As the U.S. bishops began their fall general assembly Nov. 11, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio urged his brother bishops to beg for wisdom.
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Voters Deal Blow to Recreational Marijuana, Psychedelic Drug Legalization Efforts
A bid to legalize recreational marijuana fell short in Florida, while North Dakota and South Dakota have rejected doing so, according to general election projections.
Catholic Group Calls on Biden in Final Days to Commute Death Penalty Sentences
Catholic Mobilizing Network, a group that advocates for the abolition of capital punishment in line with Catholic teaching, issued a statement Nov. 6 urging President Joe Biden to take action on the practice during the remainder of his presidency while 40 lives on death row “hang in the balance.”
Deacon Liguori Helping Get Elvis Back to the Chapel
In 1987, Deacon Anthony Liguori became an Elvis tribute artist to help preserve the artist’s legacy. In concerts, he plays songs from all the different stages of Elvis’ life — the young ’50s rocker, the leather-clad ’60s star, and the latter-day ’70s Vegas-era Elvis in the white flowing outfits with the scarves — the way Liguori said he believes that people remember him best.
Veteran is Grateful for God’s Guiding Presence in a Life of Faith and Service
Edward “Eddie” Maurer III embodies a deep understanding of faith and connection. A naval veteran and retired engineer, he recently celebrated his 81st birthday, reflecting with gratitude on God’s guiding presence throughout his life. His military service, steeped in his Catholic faith, was a testament to shared beliefs among the armed forces.
As Abortion Rights Amendments Succeed, American Catholic Leaders Pledge To Continue Advocacy
After it became clear that voters passed an amendment to enshrine the right to an abortion in the Maryland state constitution, the Maryland Catholic Conference was quick to acknowledge that the result was “a painful moment” in the state’s history.
USCCB President Congratulates President-Elect Trump, Offers Prayer
On the day former President Donald Trump successfully won the 2024 presidential election, the leader of the U.S. bishops published a statement of congratulations to the president-elect that focused on the importance of the nation’s democracy.
2024 Election Reveals a Changing Face of Catholic Voters
While the exact breakdown of the Catholic vote in the 2024 election remains unclear, one expert notes that available exit polling data suggests that in future elections, white Catholics can be penciled in as a significant GOP voting bloc.
Priests’ Uplifting Social Media Content Counters Mockery of Faith
At a time when the convergence of faith and social media is in the news after Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer mocked the sacrament of Communion in an Instagram video, Father Simon Teller said faith-based social media content, including that which is light-hearted, is possible if it’s done in a way that the creator believes “brings people closer to Jesus.”
Trump is Reelected to White House, Becoming Only Second U.S. President to Win Second, Non-Consecutive Term
Former President Donald Trump was elected to a second term in the Oval Office four years after he lost his run for a second consecutive term, according to multiple projections.