When it comes to Pope Francis, conservative Catholic Brian Burch has been far from diplomatic. Burch has accused Pope Francis of creating "massive confusion," engaging in a "pattern of vindictiveness" and called a central theme of this pontiff's reign "merely a ruse."
Today (April 8), Burch, a resident of the suburbs of Chicago, will be vetted to serve as President Trump's chief diplomat at the Vatican. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee is set to question Burch, a persistent critic of Pope Francis, in a confirmation hearing to serve as the U.S. ambassador to the Holy See.
If confirmed by a majority of the full U.S. Senate, Burch would have a role leading diplomatic relations with the Vatican as Pope Francis has been critical of Trump, as the president has upended global relationships and implemented policies at odds with Catholic teaching.
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