Donald Trump’s refusal to concede is unprecedented—and dangerous.
Joseph R. Biden Jr.
Posted inNews Analysis, Politics & Society
Joe Biden said now is the time to heal. But what if Americans don’t want reconciliation?
After another divisive election, conciliation will be slow, difficult work, writes Bill McCormick, S.J. And some Catholic thinkers are wondering if the price for unity is too high.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Joe Biden and Dr. Fauci praise the work of Jesuit Refugee Service
In a virtual event for J.R.S., Biden promised to increase the number of refugees resettled in the United States, and Dr. Fauci said the pandemic shouldn’t stop resettlement efforts.
Posted inDispatches, Faith
Joe Biden thanked Pope Francis for ‘extending blessings and congratulations’ this morning
President-elect Joe Biden, the second Catholic elected president of the United States, spoke this morning with Pope Francis, the latest world leader to congratulate Mr. Biden even as his opponent refuses to concede the election.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Immigration advocates: It will take Biden years to undo the damage of the Trump era
“The [Biden] administration needs to seize this moment for generational change, especially in terms of immigration.”
Posted inFaith, News
Top U.S. bishop: Nation’s leaders must ‘come together’ after the election of Joe Biden
“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.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
With Biden victory, Pope Francis may find a natural ally in the second Catholic president
Vatican-U.S. relations have grown increasingly strained in recent years, but the election of Joe Biden has prompted hopes for improved diplomatic ties.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Infuriating life (and post-election) advice: If you want peace, accept things as they are.
This is the prayer: Accept things as they are. It was all meant to be.
Posted inNews Analysis, Politics & Society
Five faith facts about Kamala Harris
Few, if any, presidential candidates have had as much exposure to the world’s religions as Kamala Harris.
Posted inEditorials, Politics & Society
Joe Biden has a mandate: to heal our wounded and divided nation
This is a victory for the entire country, and the men and women who won office must now govern for the entire country.