November 9, 2016 - Archdiocese of Baltimore

“We send our best wishes to the new president that his administration may truly be fruitful,” said Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Pope Francis’ top aide.

Most expressed hope that Trump would pay attention to their agenda, while others were more decidedly downbeat and still others counseled prayer.

“We believe that no one who is pro-life can exploit a human body for any reason, especially the body of a fetus,” said Bishop Zurek.