Brian Burch confirmed as Vatican ambassador
UNITED STATES, AUG 2 – Brian Burch was confirmed by a 49-44 Senate vote after months of delays due to opposition over his support for Trump-era foreign aid cuts and political stances.
- On August 2, 2025, the U.S. Senate confirmed Brian Burch in a 49-44 vote as U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, President Trump’s nominee.
- Amid holds by Senate Democrats, cloture was filed on July 31 by Senate Majority Leader Thune to overcome delays, leading to a rare Saturday session confirming Burch.
- Burch co-founded CatholicVote in 2005, spent over $10 million reaching 2 million Catholics, served as its president for seventeen years, and holds a degree from the University of Dallas.
- In a post-vote statement, Burch said 'I am profoundly grateful to President Trump and the United States Senate for this opportunity' and thanked Americans and Catholics for their support.
- He said, 'the relationship between the Holy See and the United States remains one of the most unique in the world' and emphasized continuing partnership to address global challenges.
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