2024 Election
The 2024 United States presidential election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Voters will elect a president and vice president for a four-year term. This is the latest coverage from Catholic News Agency and EWTN News.
The Latest
Missouri abortion amendment: Close vote sparks hope, Catholic leader says
Repeal of Missouri’s abortion amendment remains a possibility, the head of the state’s Catholic conference says. Read more
Catholic Sen. Marco Rubio is Trump’s nominee for top Cabinet post
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, a Catholic, is President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for the key post of U.S. secretary of state. Read more
With House win, Republicans clinch governing trifecta
Republican lawmakers will maintain control of the House of Representatives, which completes a governing trifecta heading into January 2025. Read more
U.S. bishops will speak out ‘loudly’ if Trump’s mass deportation rhetoric becomes reality
USCCB leadership also addressed the potential pro-life opportunities and challenges of the incoming Trump administration. Read more
Archbishop Broglio calls bishops to insist on human dignity, aid migrants after election
“As the successors of the apostles and vicars of Christ in our dioceses, we never backpedal or renounce the clear... Read more
Marco Rubio on 2024 election, Catholic vote, and future
As the senior senator from the Sunshine State sees it, Donald Trump’s winning electoral coalition portends a promising political realignment... Read more
Law enforcement course correction underway in California
The overwhelmingly popular amendment makes the theft of items worth $950 or less a felony rather than a misdemeanor in... Read more
Pro-life advocates on election: ‘Americans have rejected Democrats’ abortion agenda’
Here is a roundup of abortion policy-related news this week. Read more
From the Vatican: wishing ‘great wisdom’ for President-elect Trump
“We wish him great wisdom, because this is the main virtue of rulers according to the Bible,” Vatican Secretary of... Read more
Bishops urge ‘charity, respect, and civility’ after historic 2024 election
In a statement posted to the USCCB’s website, conference president Archbishop Timothy Broglio congratulated Trump on his victory. Read more
3 states remove definition of marriage from state constitutions
The removal of the long-standing language on marriage is largely symbolic since the U.S. Supreme Court already legalized same-sex marriage... Read more
Missouri abortion amendment passes, threatening to overturn pro-life protections
Missourians voted to overturn the state’s near-ban on abortion and enshrine a provision guaranteeing “reproductive freedom” in the state constitution. Read more
Republicans secure control of U.S. Senate
As of Wednesday morning, Republicans had secured victories in three Senate seats previously held by Democrats. Read more
European leaders pledge cooperation with Trump after historic comeback victory
European leaders expressed readiness to work with Donald Trump following his historic reelection, emphasizing transatlantic cooperation and shared values. Read more
UPDATE: 3 states vote against school choice, projections indicate
These votes against school choice bucked the ongoing trend in the U.S. in favor of school choice. Read more
UPDATE: Assisted suicide ban holds lead in West Virginia
The amendment, titled Protection Against Medically Assisted Suicide, would bar persons, physicians, and health care providers from participating in the... Read more
3 states reject pro-abortion ballot measures while 7 other states expand abortion
The rejection of pro-abortion measures in three states on Tuesday represent the first victories at the ballot box for pro-life... Read more
Voters defeat marijuana and psychedelic drug legalization measures in 4 states
Catholic bishops across the U.S. have urged Catholic voters throughout the election cycle to cast their votes against marijuana legalization... Read more
Donald Trump wins reelection, vowing ‘strong, safe, and prosperous America’
Trump secured a wide electoral and popular vote victory over Harris, with multiple news networks calling the race for the... Read more
Catholic voters favor Trump over Harris nationally and in swing states, exit polls show
Both Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, courted the Catholic vote heavily in the last few weeks of the... Read more
