As U.S. Catholic bishops convene for their annual fall meeting in Baltimore, the recent victory of President-elect Donald Trump looms large over the proceedings. The incoming Trump administration presents both opportunities and challenges for American Catholic leaders, particularly on key policy issues such as abortion and immigration.
Archbishop Timothy Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, congratulated Trump on his win while emphasizing the Church's non-alignment with any political party. Catholic doctrine places a high priority on both ending abortion and providing compassionate care for migrants. Trump's stance on abortion has been somewhat ambiguous, with mixed messages on federal abortion rights and a preference for leaving abortion policies to individual states.
