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Former first lady Melania Trump joins Republican presidential nominee former president Donald Trump on stage at the Republican National Convention on July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee.

Melania Trump frustrates pro-life movement with abortion support

Oct 4, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

“A woman’s fundamental right of individual liberty, to her own life, grants her the authority to terminate her pregnancy if... Read more

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Bishop’s message to women contemplating abortion: ‘Go to any Catholic church’

Oct 3, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

Here’s a roundup of the latest developments in the U.S. regarding abortion and pro-life issues. Read more

Local Republicans operate a booth at the New Britain Township Veterans Committee Fall Festival and Car Show in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, on Sept. 21, 2024.

On the ground in Pennsylvania: Catholics are key swing voters in Harris-Trump showdown

Sep 26, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

In this politically divided state, the race’s outcome could come down to a few swing counties where Biden narrowly edged... Read more

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during an event at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on Sept. 20, 2024, in Atlanta.

Cardinal Dolan: Harris received ‘bad advice’ to skip Catholic charity dinner

Sep 25, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

“It’s a national audience and everybody covers it; now the news is that she’s not there,” Cardinal Timothy Dolan said. Read more

Cardinal Timothy Dolan sits between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump at the annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria on Oct. 20, 2016, in New York City.

Harris to skip Catholic charity dinner bucking decades-long tradition

Sep 23, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

This is the first time a presidential candidate has refused an invitation to the dinner since then-Democratic nominee Walter Mondale... Read more

Haitians sit down to eat their meal at a Haitian restaurant in Springfield, Ohio, on Sept. 12, 2024.

Ohio bishops call for compassion amid ‘unfounded gossip’ surrounding Haitian migrants

Sep 20, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

The letter comes after former president Donald Trump amplified online rumors about Haitian migrants in Springfield during the Sept. 10... Read more

A man prays at the Candlelight Chapel at the National Shrine to Czestochowa in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, on April 2, 2005, the day Pope John Paul II died.

Trump’s planned visit to Pennsylvania Catholic shrine with Polish president is canceled

Sep 19, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

The campaign’s scheduled stop at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown has been canceled. The reason... Read more

The Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.

Donald Trump and Polish president to visit Catholic shrine in Pennsylvania

Sep 18, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

Former president Donald Trump and Polish President Andrzej Duda will visit a Polish Marian shrine in the suburbs of Philadelphia... Read more

Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw holds a photograph of the rifle and other items found near where a suspect was discovered during a press conference regarding an apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump on Sept. 15, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida.

FBI investigating apparent assassination attempt of Donald Trump in Florida

Sep 15, 2024

By Daniel Payne

Trump was reportedly playing golf at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach when shots were fired on... Read more

Republican presidential nominee former president Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris debate for the first time during the presidential election campaign at the National Constitution Center on Sept. 10, 2024, in Philadelphia.

Pew poll shows slim majority of U.S. Catholics voting for Trump in November

Sep 11, 2024

By Daniel Payne

Among Catholics, 52% said they were backing former president Donald Trump in the race compared with 47% who said they... Read more

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris greet each other as they debate for the first time during the presidential election campaign at the National Constitution Center on Sept. 10, 2024, in Philadelphia.

Trump, Harris argue abortion policy and records on immigration and economy in debate

Sep 11, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

As polls continue to show a tight race nationally and in swing states, the two candidates sought to appeal to... Read more

Jim Gaffigan attends SiriusXM's “Unfrosted” Town Hall at SiriusXM Studios on April 30, 2024, in Los Angeles.

Catholic comedian Jim Gaffigan to host Al Smith dinner; Trump, Harris to attend

Sep 9, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

The Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner, first held in 1945, is organized to raise money for charitable causes in... Read more

Supporters of the Latinos for Harris-Walz campaign attend a party to watch presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris deliver her acceptance speech in Los Angeles on Aug. 22, 2024, the fourth and last day of the Democratic National Convention.

Harris heavily favored over Trump among Hispanic Catholic voters, EWTN News/RealClear poll finds

Sep 5, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

Released on Sept. 5, the EWTN News/RealClear poll takes a deep dive into Catholic religious and political practices across the... Read more

Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.

Harris leads Trump among Catholic voters, per EWTN News/RealClear poll

Sep 5, 2024

By Matthew Bunson

According to the findings, 50% of Catholic voters currently support Kamala Harris for President, while 43% support Donald Trump and... Read more

Former President Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign on Sept. 4, 2024, launched the Catholics for Trump coalition, which emphasizes the defense of religious liberty, traditional values, and the sanctity of human life as priorities of the Republican nominee’s agenda.

Trump-Vance campaign launches Catholics for Trump coalition

Sep 4, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

The coalition seeks to show a contrast between Trump and his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, on key issues that... Read more

Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. president Donald Trump speaks at Trump Force 47 campaign headquarters on Aug. 26, 2024 in Roseville, Michigan.

Trump says he will vote ‘no’ on Florida pro-abortion amendment

Aug 30, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

Trump had earlier suggested he might vote in favor of the controversial amendment. Read more

Former President Donald Trump speaks during a Turning Point USA Believers Summit conference at the Palm Beach Convention Center on July 26, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida.

What is the Comstock Act? The 1873 abortion rules Trump won’t enforce

Aug 29, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

The Comstock Act, signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant in 1873, restricts the delivery of “obscene” and “vile”... Read more

Former president Donald Trump speaks during a Turning Point USA Believers’ Summit conference at the Palm Beach Convention Center on July 26, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Trump says Democrats are ‘after Catholics,’ calls out Harris for her criticism of Knights

Jul 31, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

“I don’t know how a Catholic can vote for the Democrats because they’re after the Catholics almost as much as... Read more

President Joe Biden waves on stage during the Vote To Live Properity Summit at the College of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 16, 2024.

Joe Biden announces he will not seek reelection in 2024 presidential race; endorses Harris

Jul 21, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The Democratic president has been fielding calls from his party to pull out of the race after a much-criticized debate... Read more

Republican presidential nominee former president Donald Trump speaks after officially accepting the Republican presidential nomination on stage on the fourth day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee.

Pro-life roundup: Trump says abortion ‘will never be a federal issue again’

Jul 19, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

In an interview this week former president Donald Trump reasserted his stance that abortion is exclusively a state issue and... Read more