Beyond my usual list of things to be grateful for — mercy, family, reasonable health, employment, the elders still among us and the children all around — I am particularly …
Elections
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REYNOSA, Mexico (OSV News) — Reynaldo Ceron received an unexpected surprise on Nov. 6, the day after the U.S. election. The migrant from El Salvador, who confessed experiencing preelection “anxiety,” …
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BALTIMORE (OSV News) — On the first day of the public session of the U.S. bishops’ annual fall meeting in Baltimore, the importance of the church’s mission in light of …
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Washington Roundup: Biden talks love of country; high court asked to hear religious liberty claim
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWASHINGTON (OSV News) — This week in Washington, President Joe Biden pledged a peaceful transfer of power to President-elect Donald Trump in January, reminding Americans, “You can’t love your country …
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Economic concerns likely factor in victory for Trump, as Catholic vote shifts in his favor
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWASHINGTON (OSV News) — Economic concerns among voters likely played a key role in former President Donald Trump’s defeat of Vice President Kamala Harris, analysts told OSV News. Early exit …
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Former President Donald J. Trump, defeated after his first term in November 2020, is once again President-Elect Donald J. Trump — a feat only one other man has pulled off …
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(OSV News) — On Election Day, Catholic faithful across the nation are turning to prayer before — and after — heading to the polls Nov. 5, with many parishes and …
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(OSV News) — Amid this year’s contentious presidential election, a number of organizations actively courted Catholic voters, who were considered to be among the election’s decisive constituencies. Several such groups …
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(OSV News) — Ahead of the general election, OSV News spoke with Jason Adkins, executive director and general counsel of the Minnesota Catholic Conference, on the importance of local as …
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Washington Roundup: Marist polls Rust Belt; election aftermath worries; bishops back faithful voting
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWASHINGTON (OSV News) — Vice President Kamala Harris has a slight lead over former President Donald Trump in all three Rust Belt swing states, a new Marist Poll found. Another …