Summary
U.S. Catholic bishops have elected Oklahoma City Archbishop Paul Coakley as their new president. This decision signals a conservative direction during President Donald Trump’s second term. Coakley succeeded after three rounds of voting, defeating more centrist candidates.
Key Facts
- U.S. Catholic bishops elected Archbishop Paul Coakley as their president.
- Coakley was previously elected as secretary of the bishops' conference in 2022.
- Coakley is known for his conservative stance, especially on issues like abortion and LGBTQ+ rights.
- The election took place during President Donald Trump's second term.
- Coakley beat centrist Bishop Daniel Flores, who was elected vice president.
- Half of the candidates in the election were from the conservative wing.
- The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops aims to discuss immigration policies.
- Despite differences, even conservative bishops generally support migrant rights.
