[mvpel]

But what’s up with Catholic priest and other Catholic officials chiming in on proper levels of government spending?

They've apparently become so accustomed to the government taking over the church's domain of charity for the poor that they've forgotten the days when the Church and other private institutions were a major force for lifting up the downtrodden.

[HereInTheHeartland]

One would think spreading the gospel would be a much higher priority for them.