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AP VoteCast shows Trump boosted his level of support among Catholic voters
Read full article: AP VoteCast shows Trump boosted his level of support among Catholic votersAmong several blocs of religious voters, including his loyal evangelical base, Donald Trump fared roughly as well in his victory over Kamala Harris as he did in his loss to Joe Biden four years ago.
Trump will attend Al Smith charity dinner that Harris is skipping to campaign in battleground state
Read full article: Trump will attend Al Smith charity dinner that Harris is skipping to campaign in battleground stateDonald Trump has confirmed he'll be the sole featured speaker at this year’s Al Smith charity dinner in New York.
In a troubled world, Christians strive to put aside earthly worries on Christmas Eve
Read full article: In a troubled world, Christians strive to put aside earthly worries on Christmas EveChristians around the world are striving on Christmas Eve to put aside worries and fears of an unsettled, war-torn world.
Some 200,000 turn out over 3 days to view Benedict's body
Read full article: Some 200,000 turn out over 3 days to view Benedict's bodyPope Francis has praised Pope Emeritus’ Benedict XVI’s “acute and gentle thought” on the final day of public viewing of his body in St. Peter’s Basilica before his funeral.
Faith groups split over bill to protect same-sex marriage
Read full article: Faith groups split over bill to protect same-sex marriageAmong faith leaders and denominations across the U.S., there are sharp differences over the bill advancing in the Senate that would protect same-sex and interracial marriages in federal law.
Young officer slain in Harlem joined to help 'chaotic city'
Read full article: Young officer slain in Harlem joined to help 'chaotic city'The 22-year-old New York City police officer who was shot to death while responding to a call in a Harlem apartment once wrote that he joined the force to make a difference in the “chaotic city.”.
Faith, political leaders unite in rally against antisemitism
Read full article: Faith, political leaders unite in rally against antisemitismFaith leaders, celebrities and lawmakers across the political spectrum are condemning a rise in antisemitic incidents around the world triggered by the recent conflict between Israel and Gaza’s militant Hamas rulers.
St. Patrick's Day to be largely virtual in NYC for 2nd year
Read full article: St. Patrick's Day to be largely virtual in NYC for 2nd yearBagpiper Joe Brady leads a smaller version of the St. Patrick's Day Parade, due to the coronavirus pandemic, Wednesday, March 17, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)NEW YORK – A largely virtual St. Patrick's Day was planned for New York City on Wednesday, one year after the annual parade celebrating Irish heritage was canceled because of the pandemic. A live broadcast of the St. Patrick’s Day Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral took place. AdMultitudes of people usually line Fifth Avenue for New York’s St. Patrick’s Day parade, which traces its roots to the 1760s. Patrick’s Day: A Celebration For All” at 7 p.m.
Trump, Biden appeal to Catholics at virtual charity dinner
Read full article: Trump, Biden appeal to Catholics at virtual charity dinner(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden appealed to the nation's Roman Catholic voters on Thursday during a charity dinner that traditionally has been used to promote collegiality and good humor. The event comes as Biden and Trump make fierce plays for Catholic voters, a large swath of the electorate that spans the U.S. political spectrum, including a significant slice of swing voters in battleground states. Trump’s appearance at the dinner four years ago along with Democratic rival Hillary Clinton produced some laughs, but several cringe-worthy moments, too. When Trump described Clinton as corrupt, he crossed the line for many of those in attendance and was booed loudly. On Thursday, Trump sought to highlight his administration's accomplishments benefiting Catholic voters.
Amid pandemic, future of many Catholic schools is in doubt
Read full article: Amid pandemic, future of many Catholic schools is in doubtNationwide, more than 140 Catholic schools will not reopen in the fall. Already this year, financial and enrollment problems aggravated by the pandemic have forced the permanent closure of more than 140 Catholic schools nationwide, according to officials who oversee Catholic education in the country. Three of the nations highest-ranking Catholic leaders, in a recent joint appeal, said Catholic schools are presently facing their greatest financial crisis and warned that hundreds more closures are likely without federal support. For Catholic schools that are reopening, there is no national directive as to how they should handle the question of in-person classes. And in Evansville, Indiana, Catholic schools reopened Aug. 5 with a full program of in-person instruction.