In a 310 -303 vote , the church decides to pull millions of dollars in investments . It is divesting from Caterpillar , Hewlett-Packard and Caterpillar . Francis said the church no longer wanted to profit from investing in companies that have a hand in the destruction of people 's homes and lives . Palestinian groups , and some Jewish , condemn the decision . The church is keeping other investments in the United States , while investing in Palestinian territories , too .
In a 310 -303 vote , the church decides to pull millions of dollars in investments . It is divesting from Caterpillar , Hewlett-Packard and Caterpillar . Palestinian groups , and some Jewish , condemn the decision . The church is keeping other investments in the United States , while investing in Palestinian territories , too .