Catholic vote
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Priests' group creates Catholic voter guide mobile app
The Confraternity of Catholic Clergy has released a non-partisan voting guide for Catholics in the form of a free mobile... Read more
Complex Catholic women's vote might influence the election
An analysis of Catholic women during the 2012 election season shows significant levels of agreement with Church teaching on contraception,... Read more
Exit poll reductions not likely to lessen Catholic vote impact
A decision to reduce the number of states included in exit polls after the 2012 presidential election is not expected... Read more
In tight presidential race, social issues could have an impact
In an election year that continues to be dominated by economic concerns, one public policy analyst believes that social issues... Read more
Analysts say Biden's abortion stance leaves reality behind
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden’s profession that he is personally opposed to abortion while supporting its legalization fails to acknowledge... Read more
New e-book on Catholic voting urges political transformation
Carl Anderson, head of the Knights of Columbus, will release an e-book of his three recent major speeches on responsibility... Read more
Presidential debate reflects Catholic concerns over economy
Economic issues dominated the discussion at the first presidential debate of the election season, reflecting the widespread concern among Catholics,... 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
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
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
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
Democrats join Republicans in booking Cardinal Dolan for final prayer
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York has accepted an invitation to offer the closing prayer at the upcoming Democratic... Read more
Knights of Columbus head to speak on Latino Catholic voting
Carl Anderson, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, will address a national Catholic Latino group at a Miami church... Read more
Catholic Latino group releases 2012 voting guide
The Catholic Hispanic Leadership Alliance has applied Catholic social teaching to issues that will shape the upcoming presidential election in... Read more
Supreme Knight says Catholic social teaching transcends partisan gap
In a new column, Supreme Knight Carl Anderson of the Knights of Columbus says that Catholics can rise above political... Read more
Supreme Knight urges Catholics to put faith first while voting
Catholic voters must demand respect for their moral convictions and the Church's freedom in 2012 and beyond, the head of... Read more
Most voters doubt Catholic institutions would shut down over mandate
A new survey shows that while more Americans are opposing the federal contraception mandate, the majority of voters also doubt... Read more
Catholic vote could be 'critical' in 2012 election
Polling analysts believe that the vote of Catholics in the U.S. remains important and could play a crucial role in... Read more
