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.
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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.
Arkansas Abortion Access Bill Dropped from Nov. Ballot
Arkansas election officials rejected a petition to place an abortion access measure on the November ballot, saying the proposal’s supporters failed to submit required statements about paid signature gatherers.
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.
KofC to Cover Mosaics by Father Rupnik Pending Abuse Investigation
After a review process, the Knights of Columbus announced that they would cover with fabric the mosaic artwork of Father Marko Rupnik in worship spaces at the Saint John Paul II National Shrine in Washington and the Holy Family Chapel at the Knights’ headquarters in New Haven, Connecticut.
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.
Exoneration Milestone a ‘Sobering Reminder’ of Problems With Death Penalty
When a California District Court vacated the conviction and death sentence of Larry Roberts on July 1, he became the 200th exonerated death-row inmate in the U.S. since 1973.
When It Comes to Willie Mays, What More Can Be Said?
The man was the greatest all-around professional baseball player to have ever lived – better than Ted Williams, better than Hank Aaron, better than Ty Cobb, and better than the Sultan of Swat himself, Babe Ruth.