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How will Brian Burch influence U.S.-Vatican relations by December 31, 2025?
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Donald Trump•Brian Burch•CatholicVote•United States•Holy See•Burch•Catholic•Trump•Catholics•Vatican•Francis
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Trump Nominates CatholicVote President Brian Burch, Father of Nine, as U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See
Dec 20, 2024, 06:29 PM
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Brian Burch, the president of CatholicVote, to serve as the next United States Ambassador to the Holy See. Burch, who is a devout Catholic and a father of nine, has been recognized for his leadership in mobilizing Catholic voters during the recent election, contributing to Trump's success in garnering more Catholic votes than any previous presidential candidate. Trump's announcement highlighted Burch's role in representing him effectively during the election and emphasized the importance of Catholics in the United States. The nomination has been met with positive reactions from various figures within the Catholic community, acknowledging Burch's qualifications for the diplomatic position. Burch's appointment is expected to bring a conservative perspective to the Vatican, as he has been noted for his critical stance towards Pope Francis.
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