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Wealthy South Africans fly private jet to claim refugee status, but Episcopal Church isn't playing along

Ellsworth Toohey
May 12, 2025
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The Episcopal Church just turned down millions in federal funding — because it refused to come to the aid of 59 white South Africans "refugees" who landed at Dulles Airport this week.

The church's refugee agency chose to end its 40-year partnership with the U.S. government rather tha…

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