2024 Election
The 2024 United States presidential election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Voters will elect a president and vice president for a four-year term. This is the latest coverage from Catholic News Agency and EWTN News.
The Latest
Where Kamala Harris’ VP options stand on abortion and religious liberty
A look at potential VP contenders and what they could bring to the Democratic ticket. Read more
Joe Biden announces he will not seek reelection in 2024 presidential race; endorses Harris
The Democratic president has been fielding calls from his party to pull out of the race after a much-criticized debate... Read more
Vance seeks to reassure social conservatives about their role in Republican Party
Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance promised social conservatives they will continue to have “a seat at the table” in the Republican... Read more
Spiritual tone at RNC heightened in wake of Trump assassination attempt
Invoking the presence and blessing of the Author of Life is usually limited to just the opening and closing prayers... Read more
Donald Trump names Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as running mate
The former president made the announcement days after surviving an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally. Read more
Devout Christian dad killed in Trump assassination attempt was ‘the very best of us’
Corey Comparatore died shielding his family during the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. Read more
World leaders unite in support of democracy after attack on Trump; shooter identified
The FBI has identified the Trump rally shooter as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Read more
Catholic leaders react to Trump shooting: ‘Our country needs God’
Catholic ecclesial and political leaders across the U.S. offered their prayers for Donald Trump after an apparent attempted assassination of... Read more
Trump injured at Pennsylvania rally in assassination attempt; shooter, rally attendee dead
“The former president is safe,” the U.S. Secret Service said in a written statement that did not say whether Trump... Read more
‘Worst platform I’ve ever seen’: Conservatives slam Republicans for softening pro-life stance
The National Conservatism Conference’s panel “Beyond Dobbs” focused on the political landscape in the post-Roe v. Wade era. Read more
Republicans remove ‘right to life’ plank from party platform
The platform is an aspirational document that is drafted and approved by party delegates during election years. It is meant... Read more
Wisconsin Catholics, bishop voice support for life as swing state wrestles with abortion
As the 2024 U.S. presidential election heats up, a Wisconsin bishop is calling on President Joe Biden to consider “the... Read more
Nevada tees up abortion vote as pro-lifers continue to fight 2024 ballot measures
Including Nevada, six states are set to vote on pro-abortion amendments in November, and seven are considering adding measures to... Read more
At first presidential debate, Biden and Trump spar on abortion, immigration
The two candidates, who have yet to be nominated by their respective parties, took to the stage in Atlanta to... Read more
Trump pledges, if elected, to get jailed pro-life activists ‘back to their families’
Former President Donald Trump expressed his support for the pro-life activists who have been aggressively prosecuted and jailed under the... Read more
U.S. bishops issue plea for nonviolence ahead of elections
Archbishop Borys Gudziak called on Christians to address others “with the God-given human dignity” of each person when engaging in... Read more
Pew study shows Biden and Trump supporters deeply divided on life and family issues
A new study found that voters remain highly divided on hot-button issues such as abortion, gender, the role of the... Read more
Puerto Rico bishops’ conference issues 2024 election reflection
The bishops of Puerto Rico have published a pastoral message ahead of this year’s Nov. 5 elections in the U.S. Read more
Is it a sin for Catholics to not vote in elections?
The year 2024 is considered the biggest election year in history. This historical moment raises the question for Catholics: Is... Read more
Biden-Harris go all in for ‘reproductive freedom’
Here’s what is going on with abortion throughout the country. Read more
