US Bishops on candidate endorsement July 8, 2025
The Johnson Amendment used to prevent tax-exempt non-profits from endorsing specific candidates. The IRS issued a new interpretation of the Johnson Amendment that prohibited tax-exempt non-profits from endorsing specific candidates. It was passed in 1954.
The Johnson Amendment used to prevent tax-exempt non-profits from endorsing specific candidates. The IRS issued a new interpretation of the Johnson Amendment that prohibited tax-exempt non-profits from endorsing specific candidates. It was passed in 1954.
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US Bishops on candidate endorsement
WASHINGTON – In response to the recent interpretation of the Johnson Amendment publicized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) offered a statement from its spokesperson, Chieko Noguchi, executive director of public affairs. The Johnson Amendment defines guidelines for the tax-exempt status of a church or other nonprofit regarding political activities and endorsing or opposing candidates for public office.
“The IRS was addressing a specific case, and it doesn’t change how the Catholic Church engages in public debate. The Church seeks to help Catholics form their conscience in the Gospel so they might discern which candidates and policies would advance the common good. The Catholic Church maintains its stance of not endorsing or opposing political candidates.”
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