Wilton Cardinal Gregory, the Archbishop of Washington, has publicly criticized President Joe Biden for his selective adherence to Catholic teachings, particularly highlighting his stance on abortion. During an appearance on Face the Nation, alongside Episcopal Bishop of Washington Marianne Budde, Gregory referred to Biden as a 'cafeteria Catholic,' a term suggesting that Biden selectively chooses which aspects of the faith to follow, thereby highlighting some while ignoring or even contradicting others. This characterization, which Gregory described as not a compliment, was echoed across various media outlets, including the New York Post and Fox News, emphasizing Gregory's critique of Biden's approach to his faith as insincere or politically motivated. The discussion, which also saw Budde making points similar to JFK's stance in 1960, has sparked a broader conversation about the role of personal faith in public service and the expectations of religious adherence for public officials.
DC Archbishop jabs Biden as 'cafeteria Catholic' who 'picks and chooses' for his 'political advantage' https://t.co/JxqCkQODGf
Archbishop Of DC Wilton Cardinal Gregory Calls Biden ‘Cafeteria Catholic’ https://t.co/jLLPHrilVj
Archbishop Of DC Calls Biden 'Cafeteria Catholic' https://t.co/jLLPHrilVj
Wilton Cardinal Gregory Says Biden is a ‘Cafeteria Catholic’ – “He Picks and Chooses Dimensions of the Faith to Highlight While Ignoring or Even Contradicting Other Parts” (VIDEO) via @gatewaypundit https://t.co/8F1X6E8bBz
DC cardinal dings ‘cafeteria Catholic’ President Biden on abortion: ‘He picks and chooses’ https://t.co/DQVd1jnG23 https://t.co/ky1x8MOq0W
This is a surprisingly solid statement from Cardinal Gregory. He could have been more forceful but no one can mistake the moniker “cafeteria Catholic” for a compliment. https://t.co/e9RmzW7iAw
Fascinating Easter discussion on Face the Nation (yes, actually) w/ Marianne Budde, Episcopal Bishop of Washington, and Wilton Cardinal Gregory, Archbishop of Wash (Catholic). Gregory sounding admonitory toward Biden as "cafeteria Catholic." Budde making pts like JFK in 1960. https://t.co/J9JSSo2zIA
BREAKING: Wilton Cardinal Gregory (@WashArchbishop) suggests President Biden is not a true Catholic because he picks and chooses what to believe: “I would say that he's very sincere about his faith. But like a number of Catholics, he picks and chooses dimensions of the faith to… https://t.co/Dq682CU6Dz
Wilton Cardinal Gregory (@WashArchbishop) on President Biden: “I would say that he's very sincere about his faith. But like a number of Catholics, he picks and chooses dimensions of the faith to highlight while ignoring or even contradicting other parts. There is a phrase that… https://t.co/rVEpwLmiyp