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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

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

Cardinal Raymond Burke. CNA file photo.

Cardinal Burke: Biden should not receive Holy Communion

Sep 29, 2020

Cardinal Raymond Burke, a canon lawyer and formerly the prefect of the Church’s highest court, has said that Catholic politicians... Read more

Former vice president Joe Biden.

Biden campaign downplays abortion, 'preeminent priority' of US Catholic bishops

Sep 18, 2020

By Matt Hadro

Catholic supporters of Joe Biden sought to deflect the Democratic candidate’s support for abortion on Thursday by pointing to other... Read more

Cardinal Joseph Tobin.

Cardinal Tobin says Biden remarks not 'endorsement' of candidate

Sep 16, 2020

Cardinal Joseph Tobin of Newark said on Tuesday that voters could choose Joe Biden in good conscience, and suggested he... Read more

Presidential candidate Joe Biden. CNA file photo.

‘Catholics for Biden’ co-chairs include pro-choice defenders of abortion protections

Sep 15, 2020

The Biden campaign announced on Monday a panel of co-chairs for its “Catholics for Biden” outreach. Among the Catholics chairing... Read more

Presidential hopeful Joe Biden (D) speaks to a rally in January.

Advocacy group aims to show Biden agenda 'anti-Catholic' in swing states

Sep 15, 2020

A political advocacy group led by Catholics said Tuesday it has launched a campaign to reach Catholic voters in swing... Read more

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

The first 100 days: What Biden-Harris plan for life issues

Sep 14, 2020

Pro-life leaders have warned that policy decisions and presidential appointments made within the first 100 days of a Biden administration could roll... Read more

Then Vice President Joe Biden during a meeting in Kiev, Ukraine, 2014.

‘Catholics for Biden’ claims Democratic candidate shares pope’s priorities

Sep 4, 2020

By Matt Hadro

The Catholic voter outreach of Joe Biden’s presidential campaign has launched its 2020 efforts, telling Catholics that Biden’s priorities align... Read more

Former vice president Joe Biden at a campaign event, Nov, 2019.

Princeton legal scholar says Biden pledge to codify Roe is ‘disgraceful’

Sep 4, 2020

By CNA Staff

A pledge by Joe Biden to codify Roe v Wade into federal law is “disgraceful,” a Catholic law professor has... Read more

Former vice president Joe Biden campaigns in 2016.

Biden cites JPII in speech, despite continued abortion support

Sep 1, 2020

Former vice president Joe Biden invoked Pope St. John Paul II during a campaign speech on Monday, in which he urged... Read more

Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia.

Archbishop Paglia: Catholic politicians cannot protect or promote abortion

Aug 31, 2020

The president of the Pontifical Academy for Life said Saturday that Catholic politicians should not promote legal protections of any... Read more

A Pro-choice activist holds a sign in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, DC on June 27, 2016.

Boston priest claims Catholics can support ‘right to choose,’ archdiocese declines comment

Aug 26, 2020

By Christine Rousselle

In a statement to CNA, Msgr. Paul Garrity stated that he has considered himself “Pro-Life” since he was ordained a... Read more

Then Vice President Joe Biden during a meeting in Kiev, Ukraine.

Biden hopes faith works on DNC's final night

Aug 21, 2020

The final night of the Democratic National Convention leaned heavily on the religious faith of nominee Joe Biden, while a... Read more

Sr. Simone Campbell.

Legal abortion 'above my pay grade,' says religious sister who will pray at DNC

Aug 20, 2020

By Kevin J. Jones

Sister Simone Campbell, who is set to offer a prayer at the Democratic National Convention Thursday, has declined to take... Read more

Joe Biden at the 2016 Democratic National Convention.

The Biden Platform: What Catholics should know

Aug 19, 2020

Joe Biden was officially nominated as the Democratic Party’s 2020 presidential candidate on Tuesday evening. With the formalities over, what... Read more

President Donald Trump at a White House press conference, April, 2018.

Poll finds Catholics divided by race and party in 2020 election

Aug 17, 2020

A new Pew Research poll shows white and Hispanic Catholics split over who they will vote for in the 2020... Read more

Sr. Simone Campbell.

Fr. James Martin, Sr. Simone Campbell to pray at Democratic National Convention

Aug 17, 2020

By CNA Staff

Fr. James Martin, S.J., and Sister Simone Campbell, SSS will both offer prayers during the Democratic National Convention, it was... Read more

Logo for the 2020 Democratic National Convention.

On eve of DNC, Interfaith Welcome Service stresses unity

Aug 16, 2020

Ahead of the 2020 Democratic National Convention, an Interfaith Welcome Service on Sunday offered prayers, reflections, and a call for... Read more

The USCCB autumn general assembly in Baltimore, Md., Nov. 11, 2019.

USCCB official 'elated' over Harris, Biden's pro-choice VP pick

Aug 13, 2020

By JD Flynn

An official at the U.S. bishops’ conference said Thursday that the selection of Senator Kamala Harris as Joe Biden’s presidential... Read more