National Catholic Reporter: Catholics must decide if they serve Donald Trump or the Gospel - No one can serve two masters

essentialsaltes · Jan 28, 2026

After Pretti, an intensive care unit nurse at a Veterans Affairs hospital, was killed by a federal law enforcement officer in front of multiple eyewitnesses in Minneapolis Jan. 24, the Trump administration was quick to politicize his death.

Vice President JD Vance reposted Stephen Miller, who on X called Pretti an "assassin" who "tried to murder federal agents" — a statement that is not supported by any evidence.

Once again, Vance had the opportunity to call for peace and unity — to lower the temperature of the situation and express empathy with those suffering and mourning. Vance, fresh off a speech at the March for Life, could have leaned into his supposed pro-life beliefs and called for respect for human life at every stage. In fact, that would have been the Catholic response — that's how the bishops themselves responded in their statement.

As a Catholic, Vance could have chosen to share the Gospel message of healing and human dignity. Instead, he chose to offer the MAGA message of division and blame.

"This level of engineered chaos is unique to Minneapolis. It is the direct consequence of far left agitators, working with local authorities," he wrote on Jan. 24.

Vance's comments are once again a moral stain on our collective witness of Catholicism — but they are no longer surprising. Given its scandal, the vice president's cafeteria Catholicism must continue to be repudiated by people of faith.

[Vance is not alone within Catholicism.]

Fr. James Altman, a prominent MAGA priest who is no longer allowed to preach publicly, demanded that "everyone who interferes with Law Enforcement should be crushed in the arrest and thrown in the Gulag. They are criminals and it is time to start treating them as such," while repeating, "NO MORE MERCY."

A Catholic priest online advocating against mercy. Jesus wept.

Valletta · Jan 28, 2026

essentialsaltes said:
After Pretti, an intensive care unit nurse at a Veterans Affairs hospital, was killed by a federal law enforcement officer in front of multiple eyewitnesses in Minneapolis Jan. 24, the Trump administration was quick to politicize his death.

Vice President JD Vance reposted Stephen Miller, who on X called Pretti an "assassin" who "tried to murder federal agents" — a statement that is not supported by any evidence.

Once again, Vance had the opportunity to call for peace and unity — to lower the temperature of the situation and express empathy with those suffering and mourning. Vance, fresh off a speech at the March for Life, could have leaned into his supposed pro-life beliefs and called for respect for human life at every stage. In fact, that would have been the Catholic response — that's how the bishops themselves responded in their statement.

As a Catholic, Vance could have chosen to share the Gospel message of healing and human dignity. Instead, he chose to offer the MAGA message of division and blame.

"This level of engineered chaos is unique to Minneapolis. It is the direct consequence of far left agitators, working with local authorities," he wrote on Jan. 24.

Vance's comments are once again a moral stain on our collective witness of Catholicism — but they are no longer surprising. Given its scandal, the vice president's cafeteria Catholicism must continue to be repudiated by people of faith.

[Vance is not alone within Catholicism.]

Fr. James Altman, a prominent MAGA priest who is no longer allowed to preach publicly, demanded that "everyone who interferes with Law Enforcement should be crushed in the arrest and thrown in the Gulag. They are criminals and it is time to start treating them as such," while repeating, "NO MORE MERCY."

A Catholic priest online advocating against mercy. Jesus wept.

What is most disturbing to me is the lack of compassion for the many victims of the border policies of the Biden administration. Many of the women were raped on their way to the United States. Human trafficking rose to a level not seen here since our Civil War. Over 63,000 of the children have been rescued by the Trump administration, many of those kids were in sexual slavery. The evils of Marxism have been here for a long time, Bishop Fulton Sheen spoke out against such evils. We are in a period where this evil has now manifested itself with so many political leaders fanning the flames of hatred, and many people are caught up in the false promises. Demonizing law enforcement and promoting violence against them is not the Christian way. Slowing ICE by interfering means the rescues of victims of human trafficking will take longer, and the criminals will have more time to prey upon new victims. People need to put the welfare of those victims ahead of their own political beliefs.

essentialsaltes · Jan 28, 2026

Valletta said:
What is most disturbing to me is the lack of compassion for the many victims of the border policies of the Biden administration.

I don't think that's been demonstrated. Regardless, compassion for victims should not impel us to drop federal agents from a helicopter in the dead of night and roust out an entire apartment building, citizens or not.

Pommer · Jan 28, 2026

Valletta said:
What is most disturbing to me is the lack of compassion for the many victims of the border policies of the Biden administration. Many of the women were raped on their way to the United States. Human trafficking rose to a level not seen here since our Civil War. Over 63,000 of the children have been rescued by the Trump administration, many of those kids were in sexual slavery. The evils of Marxism have been here for a long time, Bishop Fulton Sheen spoke out against such evils. We are in a period where this evil has now manifested itself with so many political leaders fanning the flames of hatred, and many people are caught up in the false promises. Demonizing law enforcement and promoting violence against them is not the Christian way. Slowing ICE by interfering means the rescues of victims of human trafficking will take longer, and the criminals will have more time to prey upon new victims. People need to put the welfare of those victims ahead of their own political beliefs.

Where does the Marxism come in to play?

civilwarbuff · Jan 28, 2026

essentialsaltes said:
I don't think that's been demonstrated.

So, you want video of the acts, is that it? I mean, that would be a demonstration, right?.........Not sure you want to go down that road.......right?

essentialsaltes · Jan 28, 2026

civilwarbuff said:
So, you want video of the acts, is that it? I mean, that would be a demonstration, right?.........Not sure you want to go down that road.......right?

What we're discussing is this alleged "lack of compassion" for crime victims.

NxNW · Jan 28, 2026

Valletta said:
What is most disturbing to me is the lack of compassion for the many victims of the border policies of the Biden administration. Many of the women were raped on their way to the United States.

Biden had something to do with that?

Trump is the rapist, not Biden.

Valletta · Jan 28, 2026

Pommer said:
Where does the Marxism come in to play?

It's a spinoff of Marxism, the CRT mentality. Oppressor and oppressed. Law enforcement are portrayed as the oppressors.

Michie · Jan 29, 2026

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@LepantoInst • 2h For those who may have forgotten, National Catholic Reporter was condemned for heresy back in 1968 and told NOT to use the word "Catholic" in its name. This condemnation was reaffirmed in 2013 and remains in full force.

That is Why I Call It The National Catholic Distorter

Tuur · Jan 29, 2026

essentialsaltes said:
After Pretti, an intensive care unit nurse at a Veterans Affairs hospital, was killed by a federal law enforcement officer in front of multiple eyewitnesses in Minneapolis Jan. 24, the Trump administration was quick to politicize his death.

Vice President JD Vance reposted Stephen Miller, who on X called Pretti an "assassin" who "tried to murder federal agents" — a statement that is not supported by any evidence.

Once again, Vance had the opportunity to call for peace and unity — to lower the temperature of the situation and express empathy with those suffering and mourning. Vance, fresh off a speech at the March for Life, could have leaned into his supposed pro-life beliefs and called for respect for human life at every stage. In fact, that would have been the Catholic response — that's how the bishops themselves responded in their statement.

As a Catholic, Vance could have chosen to share the Gospel message of healing and human dignity. Instead, he chose to offer the MAGA message of division and blame.

"This level of engineered chaos is unique to Minneapolis. It is the direct consequence of far left agitators, working with local authorities," he wrote on Jan. 24.

Vance's comments are once again a moral stain on our collective witness of Catholicism — but they are no longer surprising. Given its scandal, the vice president's cafeteria Catholicism must continue to be repudiated by people of faith.

[Vance is not alone within Catholicism.]

Fr. James Altman, a prominent MAGA priest who is no longer allowed to preach publicly, demanded that "everyone who interferes with Law Enforcement should be crushed in the arrest and thrown in the Gulag. They are criminals and it is time to start treating them as such," while repeating, "NO MORE MERCY."

A Catholic priest online advocating against mercy. Jesus wept.

It is Roman Catholic doctrine to oppose abortion. When will we see a call from National Catholic Reporter to follow the Gospel and not the Democrats?

Hans Blaster · Jan 29, 2026

Michie said:
Lepanto Institute
@LepantoInst • 2h For those who may have forgotten, National Catholic Reporter was condemned for heresy back in 1968 and told NOT to use the word "Catholic" in its name. This condemnation was reaffirmed in 2013 and remains in full force.

That is Why I Call It The National Catholic Distorter

So what? NCR is a newspaper about and aimed at Catholics. It doesn't claim to be endorsed or published by the Vatican.

Servus · Jan 30, 2026

essentialsaltes said:
What we're discussing is this alleged "lack of compassion" for crime victims.

One has to view someone as being a crime victim first.

One side makes a claim, and then claim that anyone who doesn't accept the initial claim is lacking compassion, lacking empathy, is morally bankrupt, is a thrall to Donald Trump etc.

Perpetual Student · Jan 30, 2026

Valletta said:
It's a spinoff of Marxism, the CRT mentality. Oppressor and oppressed. Law enforcement are portrayed as the oppressors.

Is every fight for the liberation of the oppressed Marxism (in your mind)? Were the Northern soldiers in the Civil War marxists?
Was Moses a marxist when he led the Hebrews out of Egypt?
Just asking for clarification.

Michie · Jan 30, 2026

Hans Blaster said:
So what? NCR is a newspaper about and aimed at Catholics. It doesn't claim to be endorsed or published by the Vatican.

Sure it’s aimed at Catholics. But clergy has recommended it be avoided as they distort the faith and the authentic Catholic pov. In other words, who cares what a paper that obstinately targets Catholics while calling itself Catholic (when asked not to by the Church?)

It does not represent any authentic Catholic pov and based not on Church teachings but politics has to say? It’s no different than reading any other type of yellow journalism.

Hans Blaster · Jan 30, 2026

Michie said:
Sure it’s aimed at Catholics. But clergy has recommended it be avoided as they distort the faith and the authentic Catholic pov. In other words, who cares what a paper that obstinately targets Catholics while calling itself Catholic when it does represent any authentic Catholic pov has to say? It’s no different than reading any other type of yellow journalism.

If it is written by Catholics and for Catholics, how can it not have a genuine Catholic POV? Is the problem that it isn't the view dictated by the Vatican? Your church is far more varied than that.

Michie · Jan 30, 2026

Hans Blaster said:
If it is written by Catholics and for Catholics, how can it not have a genuine Catholic POV? Is the problem that it isn't the view dictated by the Vatican? Your church is far more varied than that.

All one has to look up its history Hans. And what the Church has to say about it. It is a dissenting publication which does not uphold Catholic teaching. You can believe what you choose but it’s not authentic Catholicism they are pushing. And that’s a fact.

Hans Blaster · Jan 30, 2026

Michie said:
All one has to look up its history Hans. And what the Church has to say about it. It is a dissenting publication which does not uphold Catholic teaching. You can believe what you choose but it’s not authentic Catholicism they are pushing. And that’s a fact.

It's a newspaper, not a propaganda arm. I looked at its content and it's way too Catholic for my taste. Full of stories about bishops and popes, etc. All of the most boring things in the world. (I'm having flashbacks to looking for something to read with breakfast and only finding some Catholic publication. Shudder.)

Michie · Jan 30, 2026

Hans Blaster said:
It's a newspaper, not a propaganda arm. I looked at its content and it's way too Catholic for my taste. Full of stories about bishops and popes, etc. All of the most boring things in the world. (I'm having flashbacks to looking for something to read with breakfast and only finding some Catholic publication. Shudder.)

lol! Whatever works for you Hans. I told you to look up the history of the rag and what the Church says about it standing with authentic Catholic teachings. Not read the articles.

durangodawood · Jan 30, 2026

Michie said:
Sure it’s aimed at Catholics. But clergy has recommended it be avoided as they distort the faith and the authentic Catholic pov. In other words, who cares what a paper that obstinately targets Catholics while calling itself Catholic when it does represent any authentic Catholic pov has to say? It’s no different than reading any other type of yellow journalism.

It does seem that Donald Trump serves the Catholic pov pretty well. Or I should say, the other way round. So I can see why conflicting takes such as this one must be marginalized.

Michie · Jan 30, 2026

durangodawood said:
It does seem that Donald Trump serves the Catholic pov pretty well. Or I should say, the other way round. So I can see why conflicting takes such as this one must be marginalized.

Oh ouch. Thats gonna hurt in the morning.

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