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Ron DeSantis suspends presidential campaign after second-place finish in Iowa
The Florida governor had placed distantly behind former President Donald Trump in the Iowa caucuses. Read more
In Iowa home stretch, DeSantis focuses on faith, family, and ‘culture of life’
In the final days of what could be a make or break moment for his 2024 presidential candidacy, Gov. Ron... Read more
DeSantis highlights social conservative policy achievements, priorities
In an interview with EWTN News, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis highlighted his record of social conservative policy wins and agenda... Read more
DeSantis speaks with EWTN about power of prayer, family as ‘centerpiece’ of American life
In the first installment of the interview that aired Tuesday on “EWTN News Nightly,” Gov. Ron DeSantis said his faith... Read more
Republican presidential candidates debate parental rights, sex changes for kids
Four candidates took the stage in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in the debate hosted by NewsNation. Read more
In unique governors’ debate, DeSantis and Newsom bicker, trade criticism
The event, billed as “The Great Red vs. Blue State Debate,” was broadcast on Fox News and moderated by network... Read more
Florida executes convicted double-murderer despite pleas from Catholic bishops
Michael Zack had been convicted of two 1996 murders: He stabbed Ravonne Smith to death and later beat to death... Read more
During GOP debate DeSantis says he would support 15-week national abortion ban
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis also criticized remarks earlier this year from former President Donald Trump. Read more
At second GOP debate, candidates spar over economy, immigration, crime
Absent again from the stage was former President Donald Trump, who remains far ahead of the pack. Read more
Donald Trump calls 6-week abortion ban a ‘terrible mistake’
Trump made the comments in reference to Florida’s six-week “heartbeat” abortion ban signed by his chief opponent in the 2024... Read more
At crowded GOP debate, candidates spar over Trump, abortion, conservative credentials
The Republican candidates sparred in the first debate over their respective qualifications for president, abortion ,and the legacy of Donald... Read more
Florida bishops request clemency for death row inmate
James Phillip Barnes is scheduled to die Thursday, but bishops in Florida have appealed to Gov. Ron DeSantis for a... Read more
Office of Gov. Ron DeSantis confirms sending migrants to Catholic Charities in California
Amid criticism and calls for investigation into “kidnapping,” the Florida Division of Emergency Management said the migrants’ travels were “voluntary.” Read more
Who flew migrants to California and dropped them off at Diocese of Sacramento offices?
California’s governor and attorney general are accusing the state of Florida of “kidnapping” a group of 16 South American migrants... Read more
Florida bishops plead with DeSantis to spare life of death row inmate
The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops appealed to the governor to grant a stay and commute convicted murderer Duane Owen’s... Read more
Catholics at the U.S.-Mexico border: ‘Too many people to help, but someone has to’
As debate rages over how to manage a new surge of migrants, Catholics in border communities like El Paso, Texas,... Read more
Florida bill to protect moral, religious beliefs of doctors, payors signed into law
The new law forbids employers from taking action against employees who refuse to provide services based on a conscience-based objection. Read more
Bishops condemn Florida’s dropping of unanimous jury requirement for death penalty cases
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill April 20 allowing prisoners in the state to be sentenced to death without... Read more
Florida’s 6-week abortion ban signed into law, won’t go into effect until court decision
Even though the bill passed, the law cannot be enacted unless the Florida Supreme Court upholds the state’s current 15-week... Read more
Biden calls bans on transgender treatments for children ‘close to sinful’
President Joe Biden criticized Florida’s regulation of transgender medical care for children and ban on gender ideology in the classroom. Read more
