politics
April 19, 2026
We Need a New ‘Evangelicals and Catholics Together’ Movement
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TL;DR
- Charles Colson and George Weigel, once friends with differing views, later shared a deep respect and love, highlighting a past era of evangelical-Catholic camaraderie.
- In 1994, evangelical and Catholic leaders united to draft "Evangelicals and Catholics Together," emphasizing shared beliefs and concerns.
- The current political landscape shows a division, with many evangelicals supporting President Trump despite his actions, while Catholic believers largely condemn him.
- Catholic leaders and common allies have criticized Trump's attacks on Pope Leo XIV and his policies, as well as Vice President J.D. Vance's support for Trump and past stances on abortion.
- The article questions what will become of the old religious right, which previously united evangelicals and Catholics on common causes.