Biden condemns political violence in Oval Office address in wake of shooting at Trump rally July 15, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: 2024 Election, Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News 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.”
Pittsburgh Bishop Zubik commends man killed at Trump rally for ‘heroically shielding his wife and daughters from harm’ July 15, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: 2024 Election, Gun Violence, News, World News Bishop David A. Zubik of Pittsburgh commended Corey Comperatore, the husband and father killed at the July 13 campaign rally in Butler, Pa., for his “strength of character, deep faith and dedication to serving others.”
In Archdiocese of Baltimore, prayers for former President Trump and end to political violence July 14, 2024By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: 2024 Election, Feature, Gun Violence, Local News, News In the wake of a July 13 assassination attempt against former President Donald J. Trump, priests in the Archdiocese of Baltimore responded July 14 with prayers and a call for more unity in America.
Vatican condemns violence at Trump rally, offers prayers for victims, peace July 14, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: 2024 Election, Feature, Gun Violence, News, Vatican, World News 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 July 13, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: 2024 Election, Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News Former President Donald Trump was rushed offstage by Secret Service agents as the presumptive Republican presidential nominee was campaigning in Butler, Pa., after shots were fired July 13.
Supreme Court upholds gun ban for domestic abusers June 21, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, Supreme Court, World News The Supreme Court June 21 upheld a federal ban on the possession of firearms by domestic abusers, rejecting an argument that the ban violated the Second Amendment.
Attempt to ban bump stocks fails in Senate in wake of Supreme Court ruling June 20, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Gun Violence, News, Supreme Court, World News After the Supreme Court June 14 struck down a Trump-era federal ban on bump stocks, the U.S. Senate tried to pass a ban on the devices by unanimous consent, a procedure in which the Senate considers a matter agreed to if no senator objects.
Families endure one year after Annapolis killings June 6, 2024By Marietha Góngora V. Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, Local News, News One year after his son was gunned down in what some consider a hate crime, Christian Segovia said it’s the sense of emptiness that hurts the most – seeing the spaces where his son is no longer present.
Safe Streets opens new Cherry Hill office as leaders tout success against violence May 31, 2024By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, Gun Violence, Local News, News, Social Justice William McCarthy Jr. insists it’s not a matter of opinion that a public health program known as “Safe Streets” helps reduce violence in Baltimore City. The longtime executive director of Catholic Charities of Baltimore called it a statistical fact.
Bishops respond with shock, prayer after Slovak prime minister shot multiple times May 16, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News Catholic bishops have expressed shock and promised prayers as Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico fights for his life after being shot multiple times May 15.
Louisiana first Communion Mass disrupted by gunman May 13, 2024By Lauretta Brown OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News A first Communion Mass at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville, La., was disrupted May 11 after a teenager attempted to enter the church with a rifle.
‘We share their pain’: Archbishop Pérez on mass shooting at Philadelphia Islamic celebration April 11, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News Philadelphia’s archbishop has called for prayer following a mass shooting at an outdoor gathering in that city marking an Islamic holiday.
