2012 election

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John Gehring of Faith in Public Life.

Leaked e-mail shows media campaign against US bishops

Jun 21, 2012

By Kevin J. Jones

A leaked e-mail shows that the Democratic-leaning organization Faith in Public Life is running a behind-the-scenes media effort to undercut... Read more

Leah Campos Schandlbauer and her family.

Former spy's Congress bid fueled by her Catholic faith

Jun 14, 2012

Leah Campos Schandlbauer, a Catholic mother of four, hopes to represent Arizona in the U.S. Congress, after serving the country... Read more

Brian Burch speaks to CNA.

Catholics can decide the 2012 election, expert says

May 25, 2012

As the presidential election draws closer, political expert Brian Burch is telling Catholics that if they turn out in slightly... Read more

Mitt Romney delivers the commencement address at Liberty University.

Romney says culture's values will determine success of America's future

May 15, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney said that the morals and values held by a culture are important because of... Read more

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan

Cardinal Dolan: Obama's 'gay marriage' support undermines society

May 10, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan is charging President Barack Obama with undermining the “very cornerstone of society” by supporting “gay marriage.”  Read more

Mitt Romney, Rick Santoru.

Santorum endorses Romney after meeting on key issues

May 9, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

Former Pennsylvania senator Rick Santorum has formally endorsed Mitt Romney for president, voicing confidence in Romney’s stance on key issues... Read more

Dr. Frank Newport.

Catholic vote could be 'critical' in 2012 election

May 9, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

Polling analysts believe that the vote of Catholics in the U.S. remains important and could play a crucial role in... Read more