US Catholic converts are tuning out their liberal, heterodox bishops
Recent trends show that American Catholic converts are increasingly distancing themselves from liberal bishops. This shift is attributed to a perception that the current leadership prioritizes social justice over traditional Catholic doctrine. As a result, many new and lifelong Catholics are seeking a more orthodox expression of their faith.
- ▪A record number of American adults entered the Catholic Church this past Easter, signaling a renewal in Catholicism.
- ▪Many bishops, appointed by Pope Francis, are criticized for their liberal stances and departure from traditional Catholic teachings.
- ▪Cardinals like Cupich and McElroy have faced backlash for their progressive views, which some believe alienate parishioners.
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Opinion US Catholic converts are tuning out their liberal, heterodox bishops Pope Francis' brand of Catholicism, now continuing under Pope Leo XIV, is a politicized version of the faith that prioritizes wokeness and social justice over doctrinal fidelity. Cardinal Cupich at rally against gun violenceScott Olson/Getty Images RobertJenkins 0 Robert Jenkins Comments 0 Tue May 19, 2026 - 3:49 pm EDTTue May 19, 2026 - 3:50 pm EDT (LifeSiteNews) — Viral coverage in religious and secular media of the record number of American adults entering the Catholic Church this past Easter included an article in The Federalist titled “America’s Catholic Renewal Is a Rejection of Liberal Modernity.” American bishops and prelates, John Daniel Davidson wrote, mostly embrace “the Catholicism of Pope Francis,…
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