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EWTN News/RealClear poll shows more ‘likely Catholic voters’ behind Biden
Less than two weeks before the presidential election, a new poll indicated President Donald Trump has lost the so-called "Catholic vote," with a 12-point gap between him and his challenger.
Richmond bishop hopes survivors’ recompense will bring ‘continued healing’
Bishop Barry Knestout released a report Oct. 15 summarizing the results of the Independent Reconciliation Program which compensated 51 sexual abuse victims totaling $6.3 million.
USCCB promotes ‘Election Novena’ to pray for nation
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is encouraging people of faith to take part in an election novena beginning Oct. 26 and ending Nov. 3, Election Day -- see the prayers for each day here.
In virtual seminar, Catholics urged to stand for faith in public square
In a livestreamed event from the Diocese of Phoenix, speakers traced the history and current issues of religious freedom, including Helen Alvaré on the Archdiocese of Philadelphia's Supreme Court case regarding placement of foster children.
Archbishop leads rosary, exorcism to bring peace to Portland, Ore.
Portland Archbishop Alexander Sample led public prayers through the streets in a city that has witnessed peaceful racial justice protests peppered with riots for more than four months. He led a rite meant to cleanse a community of evil.
Poll: Trump lead wanes with white Catholics; Biden has wide edge with Latinos
A new presidential poll by the Pew Research Center breaking down voter preferences by religion shows Democrat Joe Biden ahead by 10 percentage points over the Republican incumbent, President Donald Trump.
Hispanic laity, clergy help families in need amid pandemic
Parishes around the country have been working to help their communities in need, living the spirit of the Fifth National Encuentro, or V Encuentro, which invites participants to accompany those on the margins and show them the love of Christ.
Supreme Court order allows census count to end Oct. 16
The initial extension of the census count from late September was in response to delays caused by the pandemic, but the Trump administration wanted to end the count to meet a year-end deadline used to determine the number of states' congressional seats.
Pandemic battle should inspire fight for life in all forms, archbishop says
Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori said the country's protracted battle against COVID-19 should strengthen the faithful's commitment to the sanctity of life from protecting the unborn to opposing the death penalty.
Archbishop Cordileone plans exorcism at church where Serra statue was toppled
The vandalism took place Oct. 12 during what was at first a peaceful protest at a mission church, the Archbishop of San Francisco said, but then some participants became violent and destroyed the statue.