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Archbishops’ World Series wager raises $20,000 for Catholic education
Los Angeles Archbishop José Gómez and Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York placed a friendly wager ahead of the World... Read more
From the Vatican: wishing ‘great wisdom’ for President-elect Trump
“We wish him great wisdom, because this is the main virtue of rulers according to the Bible,” Vatican Secretary of... Read more
National Vocations Week: The contemplative order that welcomes sisters with Down syndrome
The Little Sisters, Disciples of the Lamb community in France is thriving, welcoming religious sisters with Down syndrome and able... Read more
Meet Pope Francis’ personal travel agent — new cardinal George Koovakad
The pontiff introduced Father George Jacob Koovakad to the world in 2021 as someone who is “always smiling.” Read more
Bishops urge ‘charity, respect, and civility’ after historic 2024 election
In a statement posted to the USCCB’s website, conference president Archbishop Timothy Broglio congratulated Trump on his victory. Read more
3 states remove definition of marriage from state constitutions
The removal of the long-standing language on marriage is largely symbolic since the U.S. Supreme Court already legalized same-sex marriage... Read more
Church in Argentina hails ‘exemplary ruling’ against surrogacy
The court rejected the request of a “married” male couple who had contracted with a woman for a child and... Read more
Missouri abortion amendment passes, threatening to overturn pro-life protections
Missourians voted to overturn the state’s near-ban on abortion and enshrine a provision guaranteeing “reproductive freedom” in the state constitution. Read more
Paid sick leave proposal passes in Nebraska
“Paid Sick Leave for Nebraskans,” Initiative 436, passed overwhelmingly, with roughly 75% voting in favor. Read more
Republicans secure control of U.S. Senate
As of Wednesday morning, Republicans had secured victories in three Senate seats previously held by Democrats. Read more
European leaders pledge cooperation with Trump after historic comeback victory
European leaders expressed readiness to work with Donald Trump following his historic reelection, emphasizing transatlantic cooperation and shared values. Read more
UPDATE: 3 states vote against school choice, projections indicate
These votes against school choice bucked the ongoing trend in the U.S. in favor of school choice. Read more
Pope Francis at general audience urges people to pray for Spain flood victims
“I wished to greet the Virgen de los Desamparados,” the pope told the crowds of pilgrims at the Vatican after... Read more
UPDATE: Assisted suicide ban holds lead in West Virginia
The amendment, titled Protection Against Medically Assisted Suicide, would bar persons, physicians, and health care providers from participating in the... Read more
3 states reject pro-abortion ballot measures while 7 other states expand abortion
The rejection of pro-abortion measures in three states on Tuesday represent the first victories at the ballot box for pro-life... Read more
Voters defeat marijuana and psychedelic drug legalization measures in 4 states
Catholic bishops across the U.S. have urged Catholic voters throughout the election cycle to cast their votes against marijuana legalization... Read more
Donald Trump wins reelection, vowing ‘strong, safe, and prosperous America’
Trump secured a wide electoral and popular vote victory over Harris, with multiple news networks calling the race for the... Read more
Catholic voters favor Trump over Harris nationally and in swing states, exit polls show
Both Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, courted the Catholic vote heavily in the last few weeks of the... Read more
‘Profoundly relieved’: Major abortion amendment in Florida fails to pass
The failure of Amendment 4 offers a sharp rebuke to the pro-abortion lobby, which poured more than $100 million into... Read more
Speaker Mike Johnson on EWTN News: Catholics, Pennsylvanians are key to election
“[Trump] often asks me, ‘Will the Catholics like this? Will the evangelicals like this?'” Speaker Mike Johnson said. Read more
