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Senate races lean Republican, with bills on abortion and religious freedom on the horizon
Republicans looked on track Wednesday morning to keep control of the Senate, offsetting a loss in Colorado with a gain... Read more
Election night 2020: 5 things you need to know
Late into election night, well after midnight in Washington, DC, here are 5 things you need to know. Read more
Election not yet resolved, with critical Catholic issues hanging in the balance
Control of the White House and Senate remained unresolved on Election Night, with Pennsylvania expected to take days to certify... Read more
Washington approves sex-ed measure, despite objection from state's bishops
Voters in Washington approved a ballot measure that will require “comprehensive sex education” in public schools. Washington’s Catholic bishops opposed... Read more
Colorado voters fail to approve 22-week abortion ban, Proposition 115
Voters in Colorado rejected a ballot measure that would have banned abortion in the state after 22 weeks of pregnancy,... Read more
Democrats projected to keep House, plan to advance abortion legislation
Democrats are projected to retain control of the House as of late Tuesday night, and have pledged to push for... Read more
Louisiana voters approve Amendment 1 to exclude ‘right to abortion’ from state constitution
Louisiana voters on Tuesday approved a constitutional amendment to prevent Louisiana’s courts from finding a “right to abortion,” or to... Read more
Democrats for Life following Congressional and state races
While the Democratic platform includes support for taxpayer-funded abortion, on demand, throughout a pregnancy, several candidates at the local, state, and national level... Read more
Why many Catholic dioceses offer free interment of cremated remains
There are many ways - some more conventional than others - that cremated remains, kept in urns or in other... Read more
'An extraordinary legacy of service' - Friends remember Andrew Walther
Catholic and political leaders paid tribute to the late EWTN News president Andrew Walther on Monday and Tuesday. Walther, who... Read more
Campaigns target Catholic voters in crucial swing states
As the polls open for in-person voting, campaigners for both sides are looking to turn out the critical Catholic vote, with... Read more
American Catholics recall 'incredible joy' at beatification of Fr. Michael McGivney
The beatification of Blessed Michael McGivney was a much smaller affair than many had hoped. But despite the pandemic, people still... Read more
Arlington bishop highlights work of Catholic Charities during National Adoption Month
Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington has called on Catholics to support adoptive families, while recognizing the important work of faith-based... Read more
Adapting to coronavirus, Pittsburgh diocese allows early Christmas Vigil Masses
Citing the need for more chances to go to Mass to celebrate the birth of Christ, Christmas Vigil Masses in... Read more
Priest who denied Pope Francis laicized, bishop urges reparation for clergy sexual abuse
A California priest who was excommunicated after denying the legitimacy of Pope Francis has been laicized, according to a Nov.... Read more
Death in the modern age – and how to prepare as a Catholic
Death. It’s a subject seen as sad, morbid and fearful, something that people would rather not think about, and certainly... Read more
Biden claims his politics and Catholic faith 'coincide', despite abortion and religious freedom policies
In a new video, released on the eve of the general election, Biden asserts that he has the “great advantage”... Read more
Andrew Walther, president of EWTN News, remembered as servant of the Church after death on All Saints' Day
Andrew Thomas Walther, president and chief operating officer of EWTN News, died Sunday evening in New Haven, Connecticut. Remembered foremost... Read more
Sex ed on the ballot in Washington, definition of marriage in Nevada
Washington state voters have a chance to reject a new “comprehensive” sex education law this Election Day, and the state’s... Read more
‘He lived the Beatitudes’: Mass of Thanksgiving for Blessed Michael McGivney
At the Nov. 1 Mass of Thanksgiving for newly beatified Father Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus, Archbishop... Read more
