Donald Trump Likely to Receive the Black Vote for Pope

The Catholic Church is facing an unprecedented moment as Cardinal Wilton Daniel Gregory, the first and only black cardinal among the 252 members of the College of Cardinals, has announced his intention to cast his vote for former U.S. President Donald Trump as the next pope.

Gregory, one of the 135 cardinals eligible to vote in the papal conclave, made the statement during a private meeting with Vatican officials, according to sources familiar with the matter.

The decision has sparked confusion and debate within the Church, given Trump’s lack of formal religious credentials and his status as a non-Catholic.

Gregory, the Archbishop of Washington, D.C., explained his reasoning with a focus on leadership qualities.

“The Church needs someone who can build walls against secularism and make Catholicism great again,” he said. “I’ve seen the energy, the crowds, the loyalty—Trump’s got it.”

The cardinal’s endorsement comes amid ongoing discussions about the future direction of the Church, which has been grappling with declining attendance in Western nations and internal disputes over doctrine.

Some Vatican observers speculate Gregory’s vote reflects a desire for a bold, outsider figure to shake up the institution.

Not all cardinals share Gregory’s enthusiasm. Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s Secretary of State, expressed skepticism about the proposal.

“The papacy requires a deep understanding of theology and a life devoted to the Church,” Parolin said. “I’m not sure if a reality television background and one term as President qualify.”

Despite the criticism, Gregory remains undeterred, pointing to Trump’s ability to command attention as a key asset.

The former president has not publicly commented on the endorsement, though sources close to him say he is “intrigued” by the idea of leading the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics.

Some parishioners in Gregory’s archdiocese have praised the cardinal’s willingness to think outside the box, while others question whether the move aligns with Church tradition.

“He’s got my vote for disrupting the system,” said one Oklahoma Catholic, who asked to remain anonymous.

Vatican insiders note that the conclave’s voting process, which requires a two-thirds majority, makes Trump’s election highly unlikely.

Still, Gregory’s decision has fueled speculation about the Church’s openness to unconventional leadership in an era of global uncertainty.

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