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Senator Ben Sasse. CSPAN.

Senator Sasse: Questioning Barrett’s faith shows misunderstanding of civics, religious freedom

Oct 12, 2020

Senator Ben Sasse (R-Nebraska) on Monday criticized questions aimed at Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett’s religious beliefs, saying they... Read more

Judge Amy Coney Barrett before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Oct. 12, 2020.

Barrett hearings day 1: Healthcare and anti-Catholicism take center stage

Oct 12, 2020

By Matt Hadro

As Senate Democrats on Monday focused on how Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett could rule on the Affordable Care... Read more

Judge Amy Coney Barrett before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Oct. 12, 2020.

'I believe I can serve my country,' Amy Coney Barrett tells senators

Oct 12, 2020

By Christine Rousselle

In her opening remarks, which were released on Sunday, October 11, Barrett will explain to senators why she accepted the... Read more

Archbishop Thomas Wenski speaks at a press conference.

Miami archbishop blasts 'handmaiden' criticism of Amy Coney Barrett

Oct 8, 2020

By Matt Hadro

The chair of the U.S. bishops’ religious freedom committee responded Thursday to the ongoing scrutiny of Supreme Court nominee Amy... Read more

Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris, Oct. 7, 2020. Image via C-SPAN.

Pence and Harris clash on abortion, Amy Coney Barrett during debate

Oct 8, 2020

Vice President Mike Pence and Democratic vice-presidential nominee Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) sparred over accusations of anti-Catholic bias and filling... Read more

Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference, 2014.

Senators reject claim Amy Coney Barrett 'too Christian' for Supreme Court

Oct 7, 2020

Senators on Wednesday decried attacks on Catholic Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett’s religious beliefs.  Read more

What the Catholic legal tradition has to offer the United States

Oct 4, 2020

By Mary Farrow

The nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the United States Supreme Court would make her, if confirmed, the sixth Roman... Read more

Cardinal Dolan speaks during a conference on communications at Santa Croce University in Rome on April 29, 2014.

Dolan says Barrett is 'best candidate' for SCOTUS seat

Oct 1, 2020

Cardinal Timothy Dolan of the Archdiocese of New York called Judge Amy Coney Barrett the “best candidate” for the Supreme... 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

People of Praise logo. Courtesy photo.

People of Praise hacked before Amy Coney Barrett nomination

Sep 29, 2020

By JD Flynn

Days before Judge Amy Coney Barrett was nominated to the Supreme Court, the website of the People of Praise was... Read more

Judge Amy Coney Barrett.

'A consensus-builder': Amy Coney Barrett's legal rulings

Sep 29, 2020

By Matt Hadro

Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett is a “consensus-builder” who will apply the law as written without consulting her own... Read more

Archbishop Charles Chaput at a press conference at the Vatican, March 25, 2014.

'Virus' of anti-Catholicism behind criticism of Amy Coney Barrett, says Chaput

Sep 29, 2020

Criticism of Amy Coney Barrett is part of a “virus” of anti-Catholic “bigotry,” retired Archbishop Charles Chaput said on Monday.... Read more

Judge Amy Coney Barrett.

Dad, deacon, lawyer: Amy Coney Barrett’s father shares his testimony of faith

Sep 28, 2020

Much has been made of the Catholic faith of Amy Coney Barrett, President Donald Trump’s most recent nominee to the... 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

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

Judge Amy Coney Barrett.

Black Pentecostal leaders: Amy Coney Barrett 'persecuted' for charismatic faith

Sep 25, 2020

By Christine Rousselle

A letter released Friday by Black Pentecostal and charismatic Christian leaders has decried criticisms of Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s charismatic... Read more