“We thank God for the blessings of liberty. The American people have spoken in this election,” Archbishop Gomez said, congratulating Biden and Harris on behalf of the U.S. bishops.

Vatican-U.S. relations have grown increasingly strained in recent years, but the election of Joe Biden has prompted hopes for improved diplomatic ties.

Few, if any, presidential candidates have had as much exposure to the world’s religions as Kamala Harris.

“Jesus Christ is the human embodiment of what God wanted us to do.”

Joe Biden framed his campaign as “a battle for the soul of the nation.” On Saturday, Mr. Biden and his supporters won that battle.

“The next president needs to govern for the entire country.”

AP VoteCast showed 50% of Catholics backing Trump and 49% favoring Biden, reflecting the faith’s longstanding role as a closely contested vote in presidential elections.

Pope Francis has made another critical decision in the ongoing reform of Vatican finances.

Bishops who want to establish a religious order in their dioceses must first obtain the written permission of the Holy See.

The abortion-related measures were among 120 proposed state laws and constitutional amendments on the ballot in 32 states.