The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) elected Archbishop Paul Coakley, a conservative Catholic leader, as the new USCCB president on Tuesday.

Why it Matters

The election of Coakley as president of the USCCB comes at a pivotal moment for the American Catholic Church. His appointment occurs as the U.S. faces renewed debate over immigration, the environment, and other key moral issues, many of which have been shaped by policies enacted during President Donald Trump’s administration. With a large portion of the Catholic faithful directly impacted by these policies, Coakley’s leadership is expected to influence not only the Church’s spiritual direction but also its engagement with national policy debates .

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