A comment on Cardinal Cupich’s proposal dated September 30, 2025

Written By American Solidarity Party

On September 30, 2025, Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, issued a statement noting, “The tragedy of our current situation in the United States is that Catholics find themselves politically homeless. The policies of neither political party perfectly encapsulate the breadth of Catholic teaching.”  He stated that “Bishops cannot simply ignore this situation” and proposed “synodal gatherings for members of the faithful to experience listening to each other with respect on these issues”.

Of course, we encourage our fellow Americans to listen with respect to their brothers and sisters in faith, and we welcome the opportunity to participate in the gatherings proposed by the Cardinal.  However, talking among ourselves will accomplish little if the Christian churches and American people remain stuck in a two party system that requires promotion of evil as a ticket for participation.  The cure for “political homelessness” is for Catholics and other Christians to build a new political home.  The American Solidarity Party thanks Bishop Paprocki and other Catholic Bishops who have recognized our efforts, and we invite clergy and laypeople of all denominations to join us in building a political home for people of goodwill.

Jack Ternan

Chair, National Committee

American Solidarity Party

We are a party that seeks the common good, on common ground, through common sense. We believe in the sanctity of human life, the necessity of social justice, our responsibility to care for the environment, and promotion of a more peaceful world. We cherish the individual rights and separation of government powers protected by the U.S. Constitution, and recognize the need for social supports and community cohesion. We seek to bridge the bitter partisan divide with principled and respectful policies and dialog.

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