Bishop David Zubik of Pittsburgh commended Corey Comperatore, the husband and father killed at the July 13 campaign rally of former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, for his “strength of character, deep faith, and dedication to serving others.”
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Vatican Says Attack on Trump ‘Wounds People and Democracy’
In response to the assassination attempt against former United States President Donald Trump at a campaign rally Saturday, the Vatican on Sunday morning voiced concern, calling the incident a “wound” to democracy.
Vatican Condemns Violence at Trump Rally, Offers Prayers for Victims, Peace
The Vatican expressed its concern about the violence waged at a political rally in the United States and it offered its prayers for the nation, the victims and peace.
Trump Safe But Grazed In Assassination Attempt; Catholic Bishops Call for Prayers for Peace
Former President Donald Trump is reported to be “fine” after a bullet grazed his ear from shots fired at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, July 13. U.S. Secret Service rushed the presumptive Republican presidential nominee offstage with visible blood on his face and ear, as he paused to pump his fist at supporters.
Native Americans Gather in North Carolina to Celebrate Catholic Faith, Traditional Culture
The Tekakwitha Conference “is the world’s largest gathering of Catholic, Native Americans,” said Jody Roy of Chicago, who was in Raleigh to attend the 85th annual conference.
In First Post-Debate Press Conference, Biden Argues He Will Stay in Race
President Joe Biden argued July 11 that he is equipped to win the November election and serve another term in the White House in his first solo press conference since his performance at a debate raised concerns about his physical and mental acuity.
Idaho, West Virginia Ask Supreme Court to Uphold Their Transgender Sports Bans
The attorneys general of Idaho and West Virginia asked the Supreme Court on July 11 to uphold their states’ laws requiring student athletes to compete on sports teams that correspond to their biological sex rather than their gender identity.
Israel Calls for Entire Gaza City Evacuation; U.S. Bishop Urges Places of Refuge Not Be Targeted
The Israeli military July 10 called for all Palestinians to leave Gaza City and head south, as the chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace urged civilians not be targeted and “remain outside the sphere of combat.”
Vatican Publishes 1974 Decision Denying Alleged Amsterdam Apparitions
The Vatican has made public its 1974 decision denying the authenticity of Marian apparitions alleged to have occurred in Amsterdam between 1945 and 1959.
An Olympian Who Is ‘Running From Fear to Faith’ in God
Leaning into a sprinter’s stance while watching the 2008 Olympics, 8-year-old Sydney McLaughlin visualized her future. Fast forward eight years. The junior at Union Catholic High School earned a spot on the Women’s USA Track and Field Team.