What South African bishops do. Kind of an interesting contrast.

South African Catholics were called on to send a “Tip for Trevor”, advising Finance Minister Trevor Manuel to introduce a basic income grant for the poor in his forthcoming Budget.
In a media statement, Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference spokesman Father Mathibela Sebothoma said the campaign was also aimed at informing members of the church about the proposed grant.

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