It says a lot about the polarization of American politics when one of Colorado’s most respected and influential spiritual leaders draws scrutiny simply for meeting and praying with the president of the United States.
Denver’s Archbishop James Golka and fellow Catholic bishops from elsewhere in the country reportedly raised eyebrows over their visit with President Donald Trump last week after the White House released video of the prayer. The reaction is unwarranted and unfair.
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That this or any other presidential administration would seek political gain from such a gathering was probably inevitable. That’s politics.
But to presume any kind of political motive by Golka or the other bishops denigrates their mission and insults their flock.…