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How Trump’s Win Could Impact the US Bishops’ Agenda

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Challenges related to immigration and pro-life opportunities are likely to be highlighted at the bishops’ forthcoming fall meeting.

When the U.S. bishops gather in Baltimore Nov. 11-14, there will be something of an elephant in the room.

That’s because the annual U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ fall assembly will be taking place one week after Republican contender Donald Trump secured a return to the White House by soundly defeating Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris.

And as a result, some of the bishops’ more politically adjacent discussions and committee elections, including those involving immigration and abortion, are likely to unfold with the unique challenges and opportunities of a Trump presidency squarely in mind.

The USCCB has already addressed Trump’s victory, with conference president Archbishop Timothy Broglio congratulating the Republicanin a Nov. 6 statement that also emphasizes the Church’s nonpartisan commitment to advancing the common good and the need for unity and prayer.

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