Archbishop Gomez said he believes “at this moment in American history, Catholics have a special duty to be peacemakers, to promote fraternity and mutual trust, and to pray for a renewed spirit of true patriotism in our country.”
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Catholic Voters Split Over Personalities, Campaign Styles in Trump-Biden Battle
Political observers say President Donald Trump kept his support among white evangelicals — eight in 10 voted for him — but African Americans and Hispanics, both mostly Christian, favored Biden with overwhelming margins.
If Biden is Declared Winner, How Might He Handle Catholic Issues?
If Joe Biden is certified as the winner of the election and becomes the 46th president of the United States on Jan. 20, Catholics will be looking carefully at the new administration to see how it aligns with their deeply-felt views on issues.
Catholics Voice Both Elation and Alarm Over Biden/Harris Projected Victory
By mid-morning Nov. 7, Joe Biden was projected by news organizations, to capture enough electoral college votes to win the 2020 election and make history as the second Catholic commander-in-chief in United States history.
Analysis: Could Pope Francis, Biden Find Each Other Like John Paul II and Reagan?
As the dust begins to settle from the tumultuous 2020 presidential election in America, it’s possible that if Biden finally prevails, outside his campaign team no group will emerge as bigger fans of the mail-in ballot than Pope Francis and his allies in the Vatican.
AP Projects Joe Biden as Winner of U.S. Presidential Race, President Trump Is Still Contesting the Results
Joe Biden has been projected as the winner of the presidential race. President Trump refused to concede the election.
Only in Print: The Art of Commemorating Lost Loved Ones
Commemoration is a long-standing tradition, both inside and outside the church, through a myriad of expressions. In the church, it’s common to see paintings and statues of saints who are important to a parish’s community.
Only in Print: The Cause for Father McGivney: His Road to Sainthood
A detailed timeline for “The Cause for Father McGivney: His Road to Sainthood” starting with the first event when Father McGivney was given the title “Servant of God” on Dec. 18, 1997.
Supreme Court Looks for Compromise in Catholic Foster Care Case
The Supreme Court, now with a full bench, seemed willing to find a compromise during Nov. 4 arguments about a Catholic social service agency shut out from Philadelphia’s foster care program for not accepting same-sex couples as foster parents.
Louisiana Endorses Pro-Life Referendum; Colorado Rejects New Abortion Restrictions
Louisiana and Colorado voted opposite ways on different abortion measures that appeared on each state’s ballot Nov. 3.