Political discourse in the United States has devolved into people shouting at and not listening to each other, showing a need to promote respectful dialogue despite political differences, said the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
The federal judge overseeing the criminal case alleging former President Donald Trump mishandled classified government documents after leaving the White House dismissed the charges against him on July 15, expressing concern about the legality of the appointment of the special counsel investigating him. Experts at Catholic law schools indicated to OSV News the decision may ultimately require the Supreme Court to clarify constitutional questions about the Justice Department’s use of the special counsel office.
As the National Eucharistic Revival nears its Congress in Indianapolis, July 17-21, a recent study suggests that the belief that Christ is “truly present” in the Eucharist is much higher than previously reported.
Womack Army Medical Center at Fort Liberty, formerly Fort Bragg, in North Carolina offers pregnancy care and contraceptives, but not abortions.
Religious and political leaders alike were quick to condemn the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on July 13 at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, and many used the moment to urge the nation to tone down some of its political rhetoric and seek unity.
In an Oval Office Address the evening after his election rival Donald Trump survived what law enforcement called an assassination attempt, President Joe Biden condemned political violence and urged Americans to “lower the temperature in our politics.”
Three days before the National Eucharistic Congress’ opening night, Bishop Andrew Cozzens of Crookston, Minnesota, assured Catholics preparing to attend the congress of the event’s safety following the July 13 assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a Pennsylvania campaign rally that resulted in the death of one spectator and injuries to others.
Bishop David Zubik of Pittsburgh commended Corey Comperatore, the husband and father killed at the July 13 campaign rally of former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, for his “strength of character, deep faith, and dedication to serving others.”
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.
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.
