On Friday, President-elect Donald Trump revealed his choice for the U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See: Brian Burch, president of CatholicVote. This announcement was made on Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social, where he emphasized Burch’s strong Catholic faith, his leadership role in one of America’s largest Catholic advocacy organizations, and his commitment to family values.
Trump praised Burch as “a devout Catholic, a father of nine, and President of CatholicVote,” noting that he has received numerous accolades for his leadership in building one of the country’s most significant Catholic advocacy groups. Trump also credited Burch with significantly mobilizing Catholic voters during the 2024 election cycle. He mentioned that Burch had helped him secure more Catholic votes than any other presidential candidate in history.
Meet Donald Trump’s nominee to be the US ambassador to the Vatican, Brian Burch, a devout Catholic. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/y1ChXBA5mk
— Sachin Jose (@Sachinettiyil) December 20, 2024
Under Burch’s leadership, CatholicVote has become a leading voice in advocating for pro-life policies, religious freedom, and traditional family values. The organization has grown into a powerful political and cultural entity under his guidance, influencing policy decisions and engaging millions of voters across the country.
Progressive groups are likely to scrutinize Burch’s positions on issues such as abortion and LGBTQ+ rights—topics that have previously caused diplomatic disagreements between the Holy See and the United States. However, it is expected that Burch will face little opposition from Republicans during the Senate confirmation process due to his widely accepted views within the party.
BREAKING: Donald Trump announced he has named @CatholicVote president Brian Burch as new ambassador to the Holy See.@realDonaldTrump praised Burch for being a devout Catholic & being a father of nine children, along with his advocacy record. pic.twitter.com/Cn0Yc7GtdQ
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After Trump’s announcement, Burch expressed gratitude on social media for being nominated as Ambassador to the Holy See. He conveyed deep appreciation for those who supported him throughout this journey, especially acknowledging his wife Sara and their nine children. He also paid homage to his late father for instilling in him a love for both the Church and citizenship responsibilities.
Burch stressed the significance of this ambassadorship by highlighting how crucial the relationship between the United States and the Vatican is globally. He expressed commitment to collaborating with Vatican leaders and members of the new Administration to uphold human dignity and promote common good initiatives.