Ahead of the general election, OSV News spoke with Jason Adkins, executive director and general counsel of the Minnesota Catholic Conference, on the importance of local as well as presidential elections.
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Ohio Bishops Call on People to Treat Haitian Migrants With ‘Respect and Dignity’
After weeks of demonization of Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, the state’s Catholic bishops have together called for people to treat the migrants with respect and dignity and for people to ignore the “unfounded gossip” that circulates online.
NY State Catholic Conference Thanks President Biden For Service After He Exits Race
In the wake of President Joe Biden’s announcement that he is not running for re-election, the New York State Catholic Conference issued a statement wishing him well while acknowledging its differences with him.
Pence: Trump Betrayed Pro-Life Movement by Rejecting Idea of Federal Abortion Restrictions
Former Vice President Mike Pence argued his ex-running mate, former President Donald Trump betrayed the pro-life movement by stating his opposition to implementing federal abortion restrictions should he be elected to another term in 2024.
Trump Attacks Pro-Life Critics After Video Arguing Abortion Must Be Left to the States
After announcing his position that abortion should be left to the states to legislate, former President Donald Trump attacked pro-life critics of that position on his social media platform.
Trump Says Abortion Should Be Left to States, Disappointing Pro-Life Advocates
Former President Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, issued a video statement April 8 arguing abortion should be left to individual states to legislate and declining to back federal restrictions sought by pro-life activists.
Trump Calls on GOP To Protect IVF in All 50 States, a Move Opposed by the Catholic Church
Former President Donald Trump on Feb. 23 responded to the Alabama Supreme Court’s in vitro fertilization ruling in a statement saying he supports the “availability of IVF” and calling on the state’s Legislature to “act quickly to find an immediate solution” to preserve access to fertility treatment in the state.
GOP Presidential Candidates Debate Abortion, Immigration at Reagan Library
Seven Republican candidates joined the Republican National Committee’s second debate of their party’s presidential primary process in California, sparring over topics including immigration, China policy, abortion and the economy.
Catholic Experts Weigh In On Donald Trump’s Latest Indictment And Potential Impact On 2024 Campaign
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted in a case concerning his alleged mishandling of classified documents, the second time he has faced criminal charges in the midst of his third bid for the White House.
House Republicans Plan Vote on Border Security Package As Title 42 Ends
As Title 42 draws to its scheduled close, House Republicans are planning to vote on border security legislation criticized by the U.S. bishops.