The Church holds in high regard the sacred right and duty of all citizens “to use their free vote to further the common good” (Gaudium et Spes, 75). Therefore, “the Church praises and esteems the work of those who for the good of humankind devote themselves to the service of the state and take on the burdens of this office” (75). Thus, we congratulate President-Elect Donald Trump and pray for his administration.