In response to President Donald Trump’s plans to host a “Catholics for Trump” rally in Wisconsin next week, the Archbishop of Milwaukee has clarified that the rally is neither sponsored by the Catholic Church at a local level nor a national level.
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Only in Print: Cartoonist Draws His Inspiration From Christ
“It’s my form of worship to God,” Jonny Hawkins said, “to use my creativity to bring joy and lift people’s spirits and hopefully bring a smile to their face.” Since 1986, more than 45,000 of Hawkins’ cartoons have sold to an array of publications including Chicken Soup for the Soul, Reader’s Digest, Parade Magazine, Catholic Herald, Catholic Digest and St. Louis Review, amongst others.
As the Church Becomes More Diverse, Catholic Vote Becomes Harder to Define
In the last presidential election, some political pundits referred to the “Catholic vote,” one that predicted Donald Trump’s rise to the presidency, and one that aligned in 2016 with the voting constituency that landed him the White House: overwhelmingly white and politically conservative voters.
Nashville, Tenn., Begins Long Recovery From Devastating Tornado
The historic Church of the Assumption in Nashville’s Germantown neighborhood was one of a number of churches and other buildings that suffered significant damage early March 3 when a tornado cut a swath of destruction through the city that stretched for miles.
Twice Blessed, Same Nurse For Dad and Son
A father and son, both born prematurely, were treated by the same nurse at the same Catholic hospital 33 years apart.
New Study: U.S. Catholics Less Concerned About Persecuted Christians Than Two Years Ago
A new study has found that while a majority of U.S. Catholics are concerned about the global persecution of Christians, there has been a noticeable decline of concern in the past two years.
Pro-Lifers Hopeful for Outcome of Court’s First Abortion Case in Four Years
Optimism among pro-lifers ran high March 3 for a successful outcome to the first abortion case heard by the Supreme Court in four years.
Viral Abortion Video Draws Pro-Life Outrage
TikTok, a short-form video-sharing platform that is used by millions, is under fire for a video that went viral showing a pregnant girl laughing and dancing at a Planned Parenthood in California.
Director: Church Leaders Find It Easier to Praise Dorothy Day in ‘Historical Lens’
Dorothy Day was once considered by the FBI as a “dangerous American,” but the Catholic Church may one day soon declare her to be a saint.
The Web Snares Child Sex Victims
In a discreet office inside New York’s FBI headquarters, Michael Osborn, the Assistant Special Agent in Charge of Violent Crimes and Crimes Against Children, is tackling a growing crisis in America — online child sexual exploitation. The internet has become the go-to place for predators who want to target vulnerable young children. And it’s not just for profit.