Archive for November 8, 2022
DeSantis criticized for running ‘God made a fighter ad’
Critics mocked the ad for being the “gospel of the Ron DeSantis re-election campaign.” Read more
Pope Francis prays for Tanzania plane crash victims
Pope Francis has sent a message to victims of a plane crash in Tanzania. He said he is praying for... Read more
Pope Francis accepts resignation of German bishop found guilty of embezzlement
Pope Francis on Tuesday accepted the resignation of a German bishop who was convicted of embezzling money from a woman... Read more
Analysis: A divided island faces uncertain future after death of Cyprus Orthodox archbishop
Archbishop Chrysostomos II died on Monday at age 81. Who will be able to collect the legacy of the head... Read more
Mexican bishops defend the presence of Christian symbols on public property
On Nov. 9, a court will study a legal challenge that seeks to prohibit the placement of “decorative objects in... Read more
Election Day 2022: Here’s what we know about Catholic voters
Catholics are heading to the polls Tuesday along with the rest of the electorate to decide who will fill all... Read more
With no pro-life laws, Colorado sees abortion numbers spike
A new study has shown that the number of abortions in Colorado has spiked, in part because more women come... Read more
Worldwide women’s rosary announced for Dec. 8: ‘We’re daughters of the Most Holy Virgin’
With the purpose of honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, the Worldwide Women’s Rosary... Read more
Sunday Mass obligation re-instituted for Catholics in the Archdiocese of Chicago
The restoration of the Sunday Mass obligation goes into effect on Nov. 26 and 27, the First Sunday of Advent. Read more
New Orleans priest facing rape charges also accused of embezzling $400,000
A suspended Archdiocese of New Orleans priest who is facing rape charges could now be facing additional federal charges for... Read more
Vermont votes to enshrine abortion in constitution, news outlet projects
A Vermont news outlet said pro-abortion Proposal 5 will pass by a wide margin. Read more
Republican Vance declared winner in close U.S. Senate race in Ohio
Republican J.D. Vance, a Catholic convert, will assume public office for the first time in January after defeating Rep. Tim... Read more
Pro-life amendment fails in Kentucky, news outlet projects
Voters did not support a ballot measure called Amendment 2 that would have amended the state constitution to say there... Read more
Georgia Senate race: Walker and Warnock may be headed for December runoff
The hard-fought Georgia Senate race between Republican Herschel Walker and the incumbent Democrat, Sen. Raphael Warnock, now appears to be... Read more
Democrat Fetterman declared winner in race for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania
In the days leading up to Election Day, the two candidates were neck-and-neck in polls following growing alarm over Fetterman's... Read more
Proposition 1: California votes for abortion in midterms 2022
As of 1 a.m. EST Wednesday, the New York Times reported 31% of votes counted, with 68.8% voting yes to... Read more
