Socialist Zohran Mamdani met privately with New York Archbishop Timothy Dolan Tuesday to discuss a “broad range of issues” in the Big Apple mayoral race, The Post has learned.
The Democratic mayoral nominee requested the sitdown with Dolan, a leading figure in the Catholic Church, both in New York and nationally, and the two chatted at the cardinal’s residence, sources said.
“It was a private meeting that Mr. Mamdani requested and they discussed a broad range of issues,” said Joe Zwilling, a spokesman for the cardinal and the Archdiocese of New York.
Socialist NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani held a private meeting with NY Archbishop Timothy Dolan on Tuesday. William C Lopez/New York Post
Mamdani spokesperson Dora Pekec said, “Zohran was deeply honored to meet with the Cardinal and their discussion was both warm and productive.”
The Archdiocese’s Catholic Services provides an array of assistance to needy youths, the homeless, people with disabilities and migrants and refugees.
Start your day with all you need to know
Morning Report delivers the latest news, videos, photos and more.
Thanks for signing up!
Mamdani, who is Muslim, also is seeking to broaden his outreach and support since winning the Democratic primary in June.
The Archbishop plays a pivotal role in the assistance of needy youths, the homeless, people with disabilities and migrants and refugees. AFP via Getty Images
The Democratic socialist has met several times with the Rev. Al Sharpton, a civil rights activist who heads the National Action Network, as well as other black pastors.
Mamdani, now considered the front-runner to become the next mayor, has been speaking at black churches while on the campaign trail.
He also has reached out to Latino pastors.