Vice President Kamala Harris will not attend the Al Smith charity dinner on Oct. 17.
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Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Ohio bishops issue statement: ‘Standing with our Haitian brothers and sisters’
After former president Donald Trump amplified unsubstantiated claims that Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, were eating pets, the state’s bishops called for solidarity with ‘our Haitian brothers and sisters.’
Posted inFaith, News
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris to face off at the Al Smith Dinner with Catholic comic Jim Gaffigan as MC
The next time former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris face off, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan will sit between them as host and Catholic comic Jim Gaffigan will serve as MC.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
JD Vance repeats baseless claim about Haitian migrants eating pets disputed by GOP state officials
Sen. JD Vance, the Republican vice presidential nominee, has repeated — without evidence — claims about Haitian immigrants eating the pets of residents in Springfield, Ohio.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis: Trump and Harris are ‘both against life’ but Catholics must vote and choose ‘lesser evil’
Asked about the U.S. presidential election, Pope Francis weighed in on the choice between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Avoiding election anxiety: Some Jesuit advice on how to find hope
First, remind yourself that extreme forms of hopelessness are not coming from God.
Posted inNews Analysis, Politics & Society
Who won the debate? 6 Catholic takeaways from the Trump-Harris face-off
Ms. Harris clearly gained the upper hand in the contest with Mr. Trump, but it was not always clear where they stood on issues like immigration, abortion and climate change.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
Trump flip-flopped on abortion. That doesn’t mean he’ll lose (most) pro-life voters.
I believe most voters who prioritize restricting abortion will likely still support Mr. Trump. This is why.
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Trump launches ‘Catholics for Trump’ coalition as poll shows Catholics lean Harris
In the wake of recent polling showing Kamala Harris leading among American Catholics, the Trump campaign has launched a new Catholic outreach initiative.
Posted inExamen, Faith
Election season is the perfect time to pray the Examen
If St. Ignatius were alive today, how would he suggest we look after ourselves during election season? Start with the Examen.