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Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. president Donald Trump, left, poses for photos with Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio before making remarks to a crowd during an event on Aug. 21, 2024, in Asheboro, North Carolina.

J.D. Vance: Trump will veto national pro-life law

Aug 26, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

Vance’s statement echoes Trump’s messaging, which has been consistent since April that he considers abortion a states’ issue. Read more

“This is a spiritual journey for me. I reached my decision through deep prayer, through hard logic” said former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. upon making the announcement.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspends campaign, urges voters to elect Donald Trump

Aug 23, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

Kennedy said the Democratic Party has “departed so dramatically on the core values that I grew up with.” Read more

Bishop David Zubik of Pittsburgh speaks with anchor Tracy Sabol on “EWTN News Nightly” on July 15, 2024, about the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump.

Pennsylvania bishop on Trump assassination attempt: ‘Pray for each other’

Jul 16, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

Bishop David Zubik of Pittsburgh said the violence is a cause for personal examinations of conscience, noting that the event... Read more

Trump supporters are seen covered with blood in the stands in aftermath of assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, July 13, 2024.

Devout Christian dad killed in Trump assassination attempt was ‘the very best of us’

Jul 14, 2024

By Joe Bukuras, Matt McDonald

Corey Comparatore died shielding his family during the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. Read more

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump pumps his fist as he is rushed offstage during a rally on July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Catholic leaders react to Trump shooting: ‘Our country needs God’

Jul 13, 2024

By Shannon Mullen

Catholic ecclesial and political leaders across the U.S. offered their prayers for Donald Trump after an apparent attempted assassination of... Read more

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign rally, Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Trump wounded at Pennsylvania rally in assassination attempt; shooter, rally attendee dead

Jul 13, 2024

By Matt McDonald, Daniel Payne

“The former president is safe,” the U.S. Secret Service said in a written statement. Read more

President Joe Biden speaks during the White House Correspondents dinner at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C., on April 27, 2024.

Spanish bishop to Biden: Invoking Jesus Christ in support of abortion is a sacrilege

U.S. president Joe Biden has come under fire for making the sign of the cross during a rally criticizing measures... Read more

President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign stop at Hillsborough Community College’s Dale Mabry campus on April 23, 2024, in Tampa, Florida.

Biden targets Trump in Florida speech on abortion

Apr 23, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

President Joe Biden on Tuesday called for a national right to abortion during a campaign speech in Tampa, Florida.  Read more

President Joe Biden leaves after attending Mass at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 27, 2023.

Pew Research: Biden in trouble with Catholic voters

Apr 22, 2024

By Ken Oliver-Méndez

President Joe Biden, a Catholic, is battling a high unfavorability rating among his fellow Catholics, according to survey data released... Read more

Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media as he arrives at the Atlanta airport on April 10, 2024, in Atlanta.

Trump says he will not sign a national abortion ban if reelected

Apr 10, 2024

By Daniel Payne

Trump was at an event in Atlanta on Wednesday when a reporter asked him: “Would you sign a national abortion... Read more

NYPD officers stand in line at the funeral of NYPD officer Jonathan Diller at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church on March 30, 2024, in Massapequa, New York. Officer Diller was killed on March 25 when he was shot in Queens after approaching an illegally parked vehicle.

Thousands mourn slain NYPD officer at Catholic funeral

Apr 1, 2024

By Tina Dennelly

Parishes throughout Long Island remembered NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller in their Prayers of the Faithful at Masses. Read more

Former President Donald J. Trump makes remarks at the 2023 CPAC on March 4, 2023.

Trump runs pro-life ads in Iowa following criticism over abortion comments

Oct 17, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

The ads come following criticism of former President Donald Trump’s controversial comments on abortion. Read more

Washington, D.C., January 4 2019: Democratic leaders address the media after meeting with Republicans to work out a compromise to end the partial government shutdown.

Speaker Pelosi implies religious pro-lifers are sellouts

Jan 21, 2021

By Christine Rousselle

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi accused pro-lifers of putting their opposition to abortion over the tenets of democracy in a recent... Read more

The White House at night - Washington DC, United States

White House won't give plans on Hyde Amendment, Mexico City Policy

Jan 20, 2021

White House press secretary Jen Psaki would not tell EWTN News' Owen Jensen on Wednesday evening what the administration will... Read more

President Donald Trump at a White House press conference, 2019.

Catholic saints among those to be honored in garden of American heroes announced by Trump

Jan 18, 2021

By Christine Rousselle

The National Garden of American Heroes will include statues of many notable Catholic figures, including five saints and numerous people... Read more

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Supreme Court passes on Census case

Dec 18, 2020

The case of Trump v. New York involved the administration’s lawful ability to exclude undocumented immigrants from the overall population... Read more

Cardinal Timothy Dolan.

Bishops hail medical conscience protection by Trump administration

Dec 17, 2020

Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York and Archbishop Joseph Naumann of Kansas City praised the administration's actions as “concrete steps... Read more

"Worship Protest" on the National Mall during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Analysis: Who speaks for American Catholics?

Dec 16, 2020

By Ed Condon

Catholics are looking to the Church for guidance. What they see and hear are wildly conflicting signals about where the Church stands,... Read more

Department of Labor, Washington, D.C.

Labor Department strengthens religious freedom rule

Dec 8, 2020

The Labor Department (DOL) finalized a rule on Monday that allows faith-based government contractors to make employment decisions based on... Read more

US Supreme Court in Washington.

Trump administration in Supreme Court over Census policy

Nov 30, 2020

By Matt Hadro

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday on whether the Trump administration can exclude undocumented immigrants when apportioning congressional representatives... Read more