Pope Leo Appoints Three Anti-Trump Bishops Amid White House Feud
Pope Leo XIV has appointed three new U.S. bishops who have publicly criticized President Donald Trump's policies, including on immigration, diversity initiatives, and the January 6 Capitol riot. The appointments, which include Evelio Menjivar, Robert Boxie III, and Gary Studniewski, signal the Vatican's continued willingness to take moral stances that challenge the current administration. The move comes amid ongoing tensions between the Vatican and the White House, particularly over immigration, civil rights, and U.S. foreign policy.
- ▪Evelio Menjivar criticized the Trump administration's immigration enforcement as a 'shock and awe' campaign violating human dignity.
- ▪Robert Boxie III expressed concern over the rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, calling it a moral and cultural regression.
- ▪Gary Studniewski condemned the January 6 Capitol riot as 'very disturbing' and emphasized the moral duty to uphold democratic norms.
- ▪Menjivar has been appointed bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, while Boxie and Studniewski become auxiliary bishops in the Archdiocese of Washington.
- ▪Vice President JD Vance acknowledged disagreements between the Pope and Trump but downplayed the extent of the conflict.
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By Matthew Robinson and Sam StevensonShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Pope Leo XIV has appointed three new U.S. bishops who have expressed criticism of President Donald Trump's actions.Washington Auxiliary Bishop Evelio Menjivar has been named as the new bishop for the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston covering West Virginia, according to the Catholic Standard. Father Gary Studniewski and Father Robert Boxie III have been named as new auxiliary bishops for the Archdiocese of Washington.
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