“They are here because they care about their families," Archbishop Jose Gomez told America. "They really want to be good citizens."

Even as Europeans vastly overestimate the actual Muslim populations of their countries, majorities across Europe are deeply concerned about Muslim immigration and support an immediate end to it.

“It was remarkable to see a mayor of one of the largest and most diverse and vibrant immigrant communities in the nation be the first to capitulate” to Mr. Trump’s threat.

Those opposing the order say it would legalize discrimination and was too far-reaching

On conservative radio show, Archbishop Chaput says "elites" in the media are hostile to voters of faith.

It is clear that if the president requests an audience, “the door would be open.”