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Joe Biden, speaks during an event in November, 2019.

Analysis: Where was the Biden wave?

Nov 4, 2020

By Ed Condon

The Tuesday night election result, or lack thereof, confounded the many confident predictions of a “Blue Wave” that was expected... Read more

The White House, Washington, DC.

Election not yet resolved, with critical Catholic issues hanging in the balance

Nov 3, 2020

Control of the White House and Senate remained unresolved on Election Night, with Pennsylvania expected to take days to certify... Read more

Polling station on Election Day.

Campaigns target Catholic voters in crucial swing states

Nov 3, 2020

By Matt Hadro

As the polls open for in-person voting, campaigners for both sides are looking to turn out the critical Catholic vote, with... Read more

President Donald Trump speaks at the 2020 March for Life. CNA file photo.

Some 2016 Trump critics say record on abortion, religious liberty changed their minds

Oct 28, 2020

By Matt Hadro

During the 2016 Republic primaries, some prominent conservative Catholics warned about Donald Trump’s presidential candidacy. Four years later, some say... Read more

President D.Trump participates in the first presidential campaign debate with Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, Sept. 29, 2020.

Trump and Biden clash on immigration and coronavirus during final debate

Oct 23, 2020

By Christine Rousselle

Immigration and the coronavirus pandemic took center stage on Thursday’s final debate between President Donald Trump and former vice president... Read more

Planned Parenthood clinic in Newton, NJ.

Planned Parenthood getting more government funding, despite defunding efforts

Oct 22, 2020

By Matt Hadro

Recent annual reports show that federal funding to Planned Parenthood has increased, despite efforts by the Trump administration to eliminate... Read more

UN Headquarters in Geneva.

US hosts signing of declaration rejecting 'human right' to abortion

Oct 22, 2020

By Christine Rousselle

The United States hosted the signing ceremony of the Geneva Consensus Declaration on Thursday. The document rejects the claim that abortion is an... Read more

Sign at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Supreme Court takes case against 'Remain in Mexico' asylum policy

Oct 20, 2020

The Supreme Court will hear a challenge to the Trump administration’s “Remain in Mexico” policy, under which some asylum applicants... Read more

Joe Biden at the 2016 Democratic National Convention.

Biden backs 'transgender rights' for children during town hall

Oct 16, 2020

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said Thursday that young children should be able to change their gender without any “discrimination.”  Read more

Former vice president Joe Biden during a campaign stop in May, 2019.

Biden doubles down on abortion law pledge

Oct 6, 2020

Former vice president Joe Biden, the Democratic Party’s nominee for president, repeated his pledge to codify a right to abortion... Read more

President Donald Trump in 2018.

Trump, Biden pitch to Catholics at annual Al Smith Dinner

Oct 2, 2020

Hours before President Donald Trump announced that he had contracted the coronavirus, the president and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden... Read more

President Donald Trump and former vice president Joe Biden during the Sept. 29 debate.

Trump and Biden clash over Barrett nomination, abortion, in fiery debate

Sep 30, 2020

The future of Roe v. Wade and the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court were raised... Read more

Amy Coney Barrett at the White House Rose Garden, Sept. 26, 2020.

Parties divided over nomination of Amy Coney Barrett

Sep 28, 2020

Following President Donald Trump’s nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on Sept. 26, party leaders are... Read more

Amy Coney Barrett at a September 2017 hearing for Appeals Court nominees in the Senate.

'Advice and Consent': How the Senate will vet Amy Coney Barrett

Sep 28, 2020

By Matt Hadro

President Donald Trump’s nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court sets in motion a highly-anticipated confirmation process,... Read more

Amy Coney Barrett at the White House Rose Garden, Sept. 26, 2020.

‘A person of utmost integrity’: Catholic leaders pay tribute to Amy Coney Barrett

Sep 27, 2020

Catholic leaders and academics have voiced their support following President Donald Trump’s nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to fill... Read more

Judge Amy Coney Barrett speaking at the White House, Sept. 26, 2020.

Amy Coney Barrett pledges 'humility' and 'service' after SCOTUS nomination

Sep 26, 2020

By Christine Rousselle

Judge Amy Coney Barrett pledged to serve all Americans if confirmed to the Supreme Court, following her nomination by President... Read more

President Donald Trump presents Amy Coney Barrett at the White House, Sept. 26, 2020.

Trump nominates Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court

Sep 26, 2020

By Christine Rousselle

President Donald Trump officially presented Judge Amy Coney Barrett as his nominee to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court... Read more

President Donald Trump at the White House, 2019.

Trump: 'Faith in God' helps unite nation

Sep 26, 2020

President Donald Trump invoked faith as an enduring force for national stability and resilience during times of trial in a... Read more

Judge Amy Coney Barrett.

President Trump plans to nominate Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court

Sep 25, 2020

President Donald Trump is expected to nominate Judge Amy Coney Barrett Saturday to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court... Read more

US Attorney General Bill Barr speaks during a meeting on human trafficking at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, DC, on August 4, 2020.

Trump, Barr, Barron speak at National Catholic Prayer breakfast

Sep 23, 2020

By Matt Hadro

Attorney General William Barr warned of “a new orthodoxy that is actively hostile to religion” in his remarks to the... Read more