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US Attorney General Bill Barr speaks during a meeting on human trafficking at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, DC, on August 4, 2020.

Trump, Barr, Barron speak at National Catholic Prayer breakfast

Sep 23, 2020

By Matt Hadro

Attorney General William Barr warned of “a new orthodoxy that is actively hostile to religion” in his remarks to the... Read more

President Donald Trump at a White House press conference, 2019.

Trump announces 'Born Alive' executive order for abortion survivors

Sep 23, 2020

By Christine Rousselle

President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced an executive order that would require medical care be given to infants who are... Read more

Amy Coney Barrett at a September 2017 hearing for Appeals Court nominees in the Senate.

Amy Coney Barrett and 'building the Kingdom of God'

Sep 23, 2020

By Matt Hadro

Judge Amy Coney Barrett has been the subject of renewed criticism regarding her Catholic faith, following reports that she is... Read more

President Donald Trump addressing the United Nations General Assembly in 2017.

Trump to UN: Protect the unborn and religious minorities

Sep 22, 2020

By Matt Hadro

President Trump told world leaders that the United States is committed to “protecting unborn children” in remarks to the United... Read more

Judge Amy Coney Barrett.

Who is potential Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett? What you need to know.

Sep 22, 2020

By Christine Rousselle

Following the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on September 18, speculation on who President Donald Trump will nominate to... Read more

Cardinal Joseph Tobin.

Cardinal Tobin says Biden remarks not 'endorsement' of candidate

Sep 16, 2020

Cardinal Joseph Tobin of Newark said on Tuesday that voters could choose Joe Biden in good conscience, and suggested he... Read more

U.S. Agency for International Development Headquarters in Washington, DC.

Trump administration proposes Mexico City Policy expansion

Sep 14, 2020

The Trump administration announced plans on Monday to expand the Mexico City Policy, which limits access to U.S. overseas aid... Read more

Supreme Court of the United States.

Trump expands list of potential US Supreme Court nominees

Sep 9, 2020

By Matt Hadro

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced more names of candidates he would nominate to the Supreme Court, despite no... Read more

President Donald Trump speaks at the 2020 March for Life. CNA file photo.

Trump campaign calls letter a 'recommitment' to the pro-life movement

Sep 5, 2020

President Donald Trump released a letter Thursday touting pro-life accomplishments in his first term and commitments for a second term—but... Read more

President Donald Trump. CNA file photo.

Trump says second term will 'fight' for unborn children in letter to pro-lifers

Sep 3, 2020

President Donald Trump on Thursday released a letter addressed to “pro-life leaders and activists” indicating his intention to advance legislative... Read more

President Donald Trump speaks at the 2020 March for Life. CNA file photo.

Trump campaign adds 'unborn life' to second term priorities list

Sep 1, 2020

The Trump campaign has added bullet points concerning abortion and religious freedom to its list of second-term priorities, along with... Read more

Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia.

Archbishop Paglia: Catholic politicians cannot protect or promote abortion

Aug 31, 2020

The president of the Pontifical Academy for Life said Saturday that Catholic politicians should not promote legal protections of any... Read more

Sister Dede Byrne speaks at the 2020 Republican National Convention. Screenshot.

Republican convention night three: God, country, and Notre Dame

Aug 27, 2020

By Matt Hadro

The third night of the 2020 Republican National Convention featured a Catholic religious sister and a Chinese human rights lawyer... Read more

Abby Johnson speaks Aug 25 during the 2020 Republican National Convention.

Faith, life and justice issues take center stage at Republican National Convention

Aug 26, 2020

By Christine Rousselle

Faith and social issues took center stage on night two of the Republican National Convention, as speakers said the Trump... Read more

Cardinal Timothy Dolan attends Columbus Day parade in New York City.

Republican convention highlights religious freedom on night one

Aug 25, 2020

By Matt Hadro

The first night of the 2020 Republican National Convention in Charlotte featured prayers from a cardinal, appeals to religious freedom... Read more

Sr. Deirdre “Dede” Byrne, POSC.

Sister, soldier, surgeon, speaker: Catholic sister to address Republican convention

Aug 24, 2020

Sr. Deirdre “Dede” Byrne, POSC, will address the Republican Naitonal Convention this week, and she has one of the most... Read more

President Donald Trump. CNA file photo.

Catholic Trump supporters respond to Log Cabin GOP endorsement

Aug 24, 2020

By Matt Hadro

After President Trump welcomed an endorsement as “the most pro-gay president in American history,” some of the president’s Catholic supporters... Read more

President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in December, 2019.

Trump ‘honored’ by praise as ‘pro-gay president,’ after support from bishops on transgender and conscience policy

Aug 20, 2020

President Donald Trump tweeted late Wednesday night that he was honored by a video describing him as “the most pro-gay... Read more

Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City, Kansas, Chairman of the USCCB Committee on Pro-Life.

US bishops praise Trump administration for pro-life aid policy

Aug 20, 2020

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops praised the Trump administration’s efforts to tie U.S. aid to pro-life policy on... Read more

USAID Agency for International Development flag with emblem seal outside headquarters building.

Mexico City Policy is working, federal report finds

Aug 18, 2020

Pro-life conditions on U.S. health aid have not resulted in significant gaps in health care provision, multiple federal agencies reported on... Read more