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U.S. Catholic bishops elected Archbishop Paul Coakley as president and Bishop Daniel Flores as vice president amid divisions over leadership and immigration policy.
The U.S. Catholic bishops elected Oklahoma City Archbishop Paul Coakley as their new president and Bishop Daniel Flores of Brownsville, Texas, as vice president, amid deep divisions over leadership style and priorities.
The election, held during the bishops’ Fall Plenary Assembly in Baltimore, reflects a conservative leaning within the hierarchy, with Coakley known for traditionalist views and ties to the Napa Institute.
The bishops also addressed ongoing challenges, including the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement policies, which have caused fear in Catholic communities, reduced Mass attendance, and led to the end of the Church’s refugee resettlement program.
Pope Leo XIV has urged reflection on the treatment of detained migrants, and bishops remain united in advocating for humane immigration policies despite internal differences.
Los obispos católicos de los Estados Unidos eligieron al arzobispo Paul Coakley como presidente y al obispo Daniel Flores como vicepresidente en medio de divisiones sobre liderazgo y política de inmigración.