Trump Nominates CatholicVote President Brian Burch as Ambassador to the Vatican

The president-elect credits Burch for his role in securing historic Catholic voter support during the 2024 election.

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Brian Burch, president of the conservative advocacy group CatholicVote, as the U.S. ambassador to the Vatican.
Burch, a devout Catholic and father of nine, expressed gratitude for the nomination and highlighted the importance of U.S.-Vatican relations in promoting human dignity and the common good.
Trump praised Burch for helping secure record Catholic voter support in the 2024 election, where 55% of Catholic voters backed Trump according to AP VoteCast data.
The nomination underscores the significant influence of Catholic voters in Trump's victory and his administration's focus on Catholic representation in key roles.
The ambassadorial position requires Senate confirmation, and Burch has pledged to work closely with Vatican leaders and the new administration to advance shared values.