Catholic voters are among the key constituencies that candidates are seeking to win in 2024, as surveys and analysts indicate they are on track to be closely divided at the polls.
2024 Election
Mass deportation plan raises concerns over potential impact on U.S. personal freedoms, rights
It’s a fundamental cornerstone of American personal freedom — that, according to the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated.” And it’s not just for American citizens — the U.S. Supreme Court […]
Hard times coming, whoever wins
Given an ever-darkening international landscape and the pandering of both parties to our baser instincts, the realistic conclusion is that whoever wins the White House, hard times are coming.
Puerto Rico archbishop to Trump: ‘You, personally, apologize’ for rally’s racist remarks
The archbishop of San Juan de Puerto Rico, Archbishop Roberto O. González Nieves, has written an open letter to former President Donald Trump, demanding the Republican presidential nominee personally apologize for racist remarks directed at Puerto Rico and others, that took place at his Oct. 27 rally at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Pro-lifers express religious liberty concerns after Harris rejects ‘concessions’ on abortion
After Vice President Kamala Harris said she does not think “concessions” should be made on codifying abortion protections, some pro-life activists expressed concern that a potential Harris administration would not implement religious exemptions to abortion policy.
Critical climate issues at play for Catholics voting in 2024 presidential election
For Catholics still discerning their 2024 U.S. presidential election vote, environmental issues may not be among their top concerns — but, say climate experts, they should be.
Archbishop Lori invites Catholics to pray, join in novena before heading to the polls
Ahead of the Nov. 5 presidential election, Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori, who is also the vice president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, is urging Catholics to pray before casting their ballots.
Benedictine Sisters accuse GOP operative of ‘public defamation’ over voter fraud claim
A community of Benedictine Sisters in a key election swing state is deploring “false and misleading information about their membership” posted on social media by a Republican Party political operative.
Dioceses slam fake Catholic newspapers seen as part of ‘pink slime’ election ploy
A number of U.S. Catholic dioceses and their bishops have issued statements disavowing fake Catholic newspapers that have resurfaced in swing states ahead of the presidential election to target Catholic voters on key issues.
School choice among issues in 2024 ballot referendums in three states
Three states — Nebraska, Kentucky and Colorado — will have ballot measures related to school choice before voters on Nov. 5.
Trump touts IVF mandate but mulls religious exemption in EWTN interview
Former President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, said he “will look at” a religious exemption to his proposed mandate to cover in vitro fertilization treatments, commonly known as IVF — a procedure the church condemns as linked to the “abortion mentality” and destructive of human life — in an interview with a Catholic television host.
Forming your conscience heading into the 2024 election
Voting after reflecting on a Catholic well-formed conscience will not be an easy matter in this election, but as we vote, we must seek God’s assistance.