Speaking truth to power — why the Catholic Church won’t be silenced by Trump

Daily Maverick | 14.04.2026 05:41
The Catholic Church should never be a platform for political theatre. It would be convenient for political players across the world if it were. While the church does not seek quarrels with political leaders, neither can we remain silent when innocent people are being killed on immoral grounds, and when political players make bad decisions. Attacking the sanctity of the church and the papacy, and the deeper moral vision they represent, is also not acceptable and cannot be met with silence.