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Kansas City Chiefs forward Harrison Butker, who drew criticism during the offseason after speaking publicly about his faith and values, praised President-elect Donald Trump’s selection as U.S. ambassador to the Vatican in a social media post Friday.
announced Trump earlier that Brian Burch, president of CatholicVote, will serve as the next US ambassador to the Holy See under his administration.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Friday that CatholicVote President Brian Burch will be the next U.S. ambassador to the Vatican. (Fox News Digital | Getty Pool)
“Brian is a devout Catholic, father of nine, and president of CatholicVote. He has received numerous awards and demonstrated exceptional leadership, helping to build one of the largest Catholic advocacy groups in the country,” Trump’s announcement read in part.
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“He represented me well during the last election, garnering more Catholic votes than any presidential candidate in history! Brian loves his Church and the United States – we will do us all proud.”
Butker, who publicly supported other conservatives during the election, including his own US Senator Josh Hawleyshared his approval of Trump’s election on social media.
“I’m very happy to hear that [Brian Burch] has been selected as the next ambassador to the Vatican,” read his post on X. “Brian has been a leading voice in the Catholic community here in America through his organization [CatholicVote] and now in his new role, he can take those gifts to Rome. Please pray for him and his family as they embark on this new journey.”
Kansas City Chiefs wideout Harrison Butker (7) prepares for a field goal against the New Orleans Saints during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. (Denny Medley-Imagn Pictures)
Butker faced backlash from some back in May for his initial address at Benedictine College where she called on the graduates to embrace their “calling” as a “homemaker”.
“I congratulate the ladies present today on an incredible achievement. You should be proud of everything you have achieved so far in your young lives,” he said in part at the time. told the most diabolical lies. How many of you are sitting here, about to cross this stage, and think about all the promotions and titles you have? Some of you will go on to have successful careers in the world, but I would venture to guess that most of you are most excited about your marriage and the children you will bring into this world.”
“I can tell you that my beautiful wife Isabelle would be the first to say that her life truly began when she began to live out her calling as a wife and mother,” he continued. “I am on this stage today and I can be the man that I am because I have a wife who relies on her calling. I am more than blessed with many talents that God has given me, but it cannot be overstated that all of my success is made possible because the girl I met in band class in high school, converted to religion, became my wife and embraced one of the most important titles: housewife.”
Kansas City Chiefs’ Harrison Butker (7) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Chicago Bears during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on August 22, 2024. (Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports)
He spoke out against the current administration and abortion.
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Butker returned for the Chiefs’ Week 15 matchup vs Cleveland Browns after sitting out four games after having surgery on a no-hitter’s left knee.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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