A Century of Tradition Broken: Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Cold War with the Catholic Church
Dolan hasn’t held back on his skepticism of this label, suggesting that the “collectivism” Mamdani champions often stands in direct opposition to the American values the Church has historically defended. While previous mayors—from La Guardia to Bloomberg—frequently clashed with the Church on policy, they maintained a level of “ecumenical health” that allowed for public cooperation.
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"Mayor Mandani Snubs New Yorks(sp) 2.5 million Catholics"
According to Cardinal Dolan, the frostiness from the Mamdani administration isn’t a one-time scheduling error. It appears to be a pattern:
The Inauguration: No Catholic clergy were invited to participate in the Jan. 1 inauguration ceremony.
The Transition Team: Cardinal Dolan noted a glaring lack of Catholic representation on the mayor’s transition committee.
The Installation: In a historic first since 1939, the mayor skipped the installation of Archbishop Ronald Hicks, Dolan’s successor at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
“That defied precedent,” Dolan remarked in a recent interview. “I was ticked off that he didn’t invite me… and I was really ticked off that he didn’t show up at the installation.”
Why It Matters: By the Numbers
This isn’t just about hurt feelings at the pulpit; it’s about a massive segment of the New York population. Recent data from the Pew Research Center highlights the stakes:
32% of adults in the NYC metro area identify as Catholic.
2.5 Million Catholics reside within the Archdiocese.
Dolan argued that the mayor’s presence at these events isn’t about the “clout” of the Church, but about civic respect for a community that forms the backbone of the city’s social fabric" . . .
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