2012 election
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Just how important are presidential Supreme Court picks?
Both major presidential candidates say that the future of the Supreme Court depends on this election – but how important... Read more
African leaders counter Obama's 'ideological colonization' in Kenya
U.S. president Barack Obama has come under fire from African politicians and Church leaders after advocating for gay rights in... Read more
A global problem: Anti-Christian harassment around the world
Christian groups lead the world in a sobering statistic: they suffer harassment in more countries than any other religious group. Read more
A historical faith – studying history through a Catholic lens
The study of history is an opportunity to unite faith and reason and to recover a distinctly Catholic perspective that... Read more
Italian publication says it does not see ISIS violence as 'war of religion'
Jesuit-run Italian newspaper La Civiltà Cattolica has clarified that it does not view ISIS violence as a 'war of religion,'... Read more
Catholic political activist looks at how much tone matters
Catholic political activist Deal Hudson says the results of the 2012 elections have caused him to reflect on the tensions... Read more
Pro-life leaders aim at cultural change after election losses
Despite pro-life setbacks in the Nov. 6 election, there is still hope and ample opportunity for progress in promoting a... Read more
US bishops call for renewed view of marriage in wake of election
The U.S. bishops' leader on defense of marriage issues is calling for prayer and a “renewed culture of marriage” in... Read more
Catholic vote results show need for teaching the faith
Divisions in the Catholic vote for president show the continued importance of “educating Catholics about our own faith,” said analyst... Read more
Pope, Cardinal Dolan urge Obama to respect life and religious freedom
Catholic leaders are calling on President Barack Obama to respect the fundamental American principles of life and religious liberty after... Read more
Americans share same hopes for future, President Obama says
During his victory speech after being elected to a second term on Tuesday night, President Barack Obama said that Americans... Read more
Maine legalizes 'same-sex marriage'
Voters in the state of Maine approved a ballot measure Nov. 6 to redefine marriage to include homosexual couples, becoming... Read more
Montana passes parental notification abortion law
On Nov. 6, Montana passed a measure requiring abortion facilities to notify parents before performing the procedure on those under... Read more
Adoration begins in Eternal City for US elections
Catholics in the Eternal City are holding an all-night Eucharistic vigil, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., praying that U.S.... Read more
Catholics across nation hold Election Day prayer events
Throughout the United States, Catholics are gathering in prayer on Nov. 6 to ask for God’s blessing upon the country... Read more
New Romney ad reaches out to Catholic voters
The Romney campaign released a new television ad on Nov. 4 to appeal to Catholic voters, citing the Obama administration's... Read more
US bishops launch religious freedom website
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has created a new website dedicated to encouraging education, prayer and public action to... Read more
One day before election, Catholic vote remains good indicator
With polls still disagreeing on which presidential candidate holds the lead just one day before the election, political analysts believe... Read more
Catholics buy full-page religious freedom ad in Denver Post
A group of lay Catholics in Colorado is placing a full-page ad in the Sunday edition of the Denver Post... Read more
Denver bishops organize prayer campaign ahead of elections
The Catholic bishops of Denver have called on Catholics across the U.S. to pray for the country ahead of the... Read more
