2016 United States Elections
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In wake of elections, Archbishop Gómez calls for peace amid protests
Archbishop José H. Gomez called for mercy and an end to deportations during an interfaith prayer service Nov. 10 for... Read more
Clinton ignored pro-lifers at her own peril, Democrats say
In the wake of Hillary Clinton's electoral defeat in Tuesday's presidential election, pro-life Democrats and faith voters criticized the party’s... Read more
The hilarious, fake candidate who won Catholic Twitter
While Donald Trump has unequivocally won the U.S. presidency, the 2016 election race remains one of the most divisive in... Read more
Three states keep death penalty in high-stakes election
The death penalty was up for a vote in California, Nebraska and Oklahoma on Tuesday, but stands against capital punishment... Read more
US bishops encourage unity, prayer after election night
Bishops in the United States called on Catholics to pray for elected officials on the morning following the 2016 presidential... Read more
Vatican prays Trump presidency will promote peace amid conflict
After Donald Trump pulled off what was for many a surprising victory in the United States election, Vatican Secretary of... Read more
Who will win the Catholic vote this week? It's hard to predict.
A new poll released Friday shows Donald Trump winning the Catholic vote by 16 points – but is it an... Read more
Election 2016: A supremely important decision
Among the first acts of the next president of the United States will be the appointment of a new justice... Read more
Boston Catholics are at the forefront of the fight against pot
The Church in Boston is asking voters in Massachusetts to reject the legalization of recreational marijuana in the state next... Read more
Archbishop Gomez: Want to make America great? Be saints
With recent polls showing an increasingly tight presidential race, it's still unpredictable as to who will come out next week... Read more
Why religious freedom could be at risk, regardless of who wins
Religious liberty is a pressing issue in this election, advocates say – but both major presidential candidates have shown serious... Read more
What's unpopular with voters? Taxpayer funding of abortion.
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has backed an end to the Hyde Amendment, which bans most federally-funded Medicaid payments for... Read more
Election year got you down? Don't despair, Minnesota bishop urges
When Bishop Andrew Cozzens was recently filling up his gas tank, a stranger approached him and said, “Father, I hope... Read more
Here's a pre-election novena to Mary, patroness of the US
With the Nov. 8 election approaching, the Knights of Columbus have released a novena addressed to Mary, the Immaculate Conception,... Read more
Cardinal Dolan recaps Al Smith dinner: Awkward, but at least they prayed.
While presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton traded verbal jabs at the Al Smith Dinner and showed some icy... Read more
In final debate, candidates diverge sharply on abortion
In the final presidential debate on Wednesday, the major party candidates were pressed to explain their positions on abortion. Hillary... Read more
Kaine's abortion stance an affront to reason, archbishop says
Vice presidential candidate Sen. Tim Kaine’s stand in favor of legal abortion shuns consistency in reason and faith and ignores... Read more
For Archbishop Chaput, 'Catholic Spring' group did untold damage
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput did not enjoy his first and only encounter with two leaders of Catholics United. Read more
After 'Catholic Spring' email leak, US bishops warn American ideals at risk
Following a leaked email from prominent political actors about a possible “Catholic Spring” movement to plant “seeds of the revolution”... Read more
Leaked emails show Clinton campaign head discussing 'revolution' against bishops
In a leaked email hacked from a private account, the chairman of Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign appears to discuss with... Read more
