2012 election
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Speaker will connect national debt, anti-family hostility
A Denver-area Catholic commentator sees a connection between the national debt crisis and the “growing hostility to faith, family and... Read more
Paul Ryan video for Catholic voters stresses religious freedom
Republican vice presidential nominee Rep. Paul Ryan has made a special video message for Catholic voters pledging that religious liberty... Read more
EWTN novena begins with homily on spiritual aspect of religious freedom fight
Bishop-designate James D. Conley of Lincoln, Neb. began a novena to the Virgin Mary for religious freedom in the U.S.... Read more
Catholic support for Obama in polls may not tell full story
A recent poll showing President Barack Obama with a 15-point lead over Republican candidate Mitt Romney among Catholic voters may... Read more
Commentators say pro-Obama Catholics misrepresent record
The Catholic commentators Deacon Keith Fournier and Deal Hudson, in their new column to run daily through the upcoming elections,... Read more
Bishop Paprocki warns of 'intrinsic evils' in Democratic platform
Drawing particular attention to the Democratic Party platform’s support for “intrinsic evils” like abortion and “same-sex marriage,” Bishop Thomas J.... Read more
Christian leaders praise Romney, Republican platform
A diverse group of 28 Christian leaders has sent a letter to GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney praising him for... Read more
Archbishop Gomez calls on voters to incorporate faith into voting
Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles has called on Catholics to achieve a “unity of life” and let their faith... Read more
Campus tour invites college students to vote pro-life first
A new nationwide initiative is asking young American voters to remember the importance of life when they cast their ballots... Read more
Polls find Catholic voters evenly split on presidential race
Surveys indicate that the Catholic vote is “too close to call,” a Catholic research center at Georgetown University says. Read more
Democratic convention emphasizes economy, contraception mandate
Providing economic security for the middle class and access to free contraception as a key part of women’s health care... Read more
Cardinal Dolan prays for life, religious liberty at DNC
Cardinal Timothy Dolan’s final benediction at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday night called for blessings on the delegates, asked... Read more
'Whole life' Catholic Democrat argues Obama is pro-life
A former congresswoman known for being a prominent pro-life Democrat has advised fellow party members to tell Catholics that President... Read more
Charlotte diocese holds prayer vigil, adoration during DNC
The Diocese of Charlotte is holding a Vigil for Liberty with Eucharistic adoration at St. Patrick Cathedral just a mile... Read more
EPA efforts highlighted at Democrats' faith council meeting
Concern for the environment and a desire to care for one's neighbor through the federal government were among the ways... Read more
Democratic platform includes free abortions, official 'gay marriage' support
For the first time in American history, a major U.S. political party has incorporated support for a redefinition of marriage... Read more
Government's purpose is to serve citizens, Cardinal Dolan says
Those seeking public office should remember the primary goal of government is to serve its citizens, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan... Read more
Role of faith, family emphasized at Republican convention
Prominent members of the Republican Party highlighted faith and family values as being intrinsic to America’s identity as a nation... Read more
Romney says economic plan will bring relief to families
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney said that America’s backbone of family, community and faith will be reinforced by initiatives to... Read more
Former Vatican diplomat predicts Catholic swing toward GOP
Jim Nicholson, former U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See, thinks that the Catholic vote remains an important force in modern... Read more
