The day before Donald Trump was elected president of the United States, Pope Francis said he would make no judgments about the candidate and was interested only in the impact his policies would have on the poor.
National News
Voters Rejected Most Church-Backed Proposals
In this year’s election, voters went against nearly all of the ballot initiatives backed by Catholic leaders and advocates, except the referendums on minimum wage increases and gun control measures.
Vocation Recruiters Stick to the Basics
To meet the ongoing need for priests and women religious to meet the spiritual needs of Catholic communities, various programs have evolved over time to give men and women a wide range of discernment opportunities.
Omaha Announces Plan Of Archdiocesan Priorities
By Joe Ruff OMAHA, Neb. (CNS) – Archbishop George J. Lucas of Omaha has announced a pastoral vision and priority plan more than a year in the making, fashioned through a series of listening sessions, an 11-member envisioning team and guidance of the Holy Spirit. The plan will guide the archdiocese for the next three […]
Religious, Lay Leaders React to Trump Win
Lay and religious leaders of all stripes reacted to news of Donald J. Trump’s upset win in the Nov. 8 presidential election. Most expressed hope that Trump would pay attention to their agenda, while others were more decidedly downbeat and still others counseled prayer.
Top Vatican Official Congratulates Trump, Offers Prayers
Congratulating Donald Trump for his victory in the U.S. presidential election, the Vatican secretary of state expressed hope people would work together “to change the global situation, which is a situation of serious laceration, serious conflict.”
Bishops’ Bets Pay Off for the Poor
When bishops in the World Series’ home cities placed their wager on the winner of the Fall Classic, it turns out that while only one team could win, poor people in both cities also will win.
A First for New Jersey: Cardinal to Lead Newark
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop John J. Myers of Newark, N.J., and named Cardinal-designate Joseph W. Tobin of Indianapolis to succeed him.
Chicago’s Priests Never Lost Faith in the Cubbies
Both Fathers Michael Novick and John Clemens are lifelong fans of the Chicago Cubs, and with the rest of Chicago, they are celebrating the Cubs winning the World Series and breaking the famous and dreaded 108-year curse.
School Consolidations in Baltimore
Schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Md., will see $86 million in investments over the next decade under a plan to strengthen the quality of education.