Results from Tag: '2024 election'

The U.S. bishops gather in Baltimore on Nov. 12, 2024, for their fall plenary assembly.

US Bishops, Trump and Pope Francis/ Groundwork of a New Administration

The U.S. bishops have just concluded their annual fall assembly in Baltimore where Synod on Synodality and the US elections gave the bishops much to talk about. The Register’s editor in chief Shannon Mullen and senior editor Jonathan Liedl bring us a recap of important takeaways. Then, we turn to again to teasing out the 2024 election results. This time we talk about how President-elect Trump is already laying the groundwork for his administration as the Democrats grapple with big losses.

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio at the Republican National Convention on July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee.

Catholic Sen. Marco Rubio Is Trump’s Nominee for Top Cabinet Post

‘Marco is a highly respected leader and a powerful voice for freedom. He will be a strong advocate for our nation, a true friend to our allies, and a fearless warrior who will never back down to our adversaries,’ Trump announced on Wednesday.

American Flags at The White House

What 2024 Election Results Mean for Catholics and the Country

The 2024 election has concluded and, while there are a few Congressional races where votes are still being counted, the results proved decisive. President Donald Trump will be returning to the White House with a major victory over Democrat Vice President Kamala Harris. He returns to Washington with Republicans claiming control over the US Senate and looking very much like they will also retain control of the House of Representative. With Register editor in chief Shannon Mullen, staff writer Peter Laffin, and EWTN News' senior Vatican analyst Frank Rocca we look at the election, what it means for Catholics and the country.

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Law Enforcement Course Correction Underway in California

The amendment makes the theft of items worth $950 or less a felony rather than a misdemeanor in cases in which a “person has two or more past convictions for certain theft crimes (such as shoplifting, burglary, or carjacking).”

LONDON, UK - DECEMBER 18TH 2017: The Elephant symbol of the Republican Party and the Donkey symbol of the Democratic Party, with the American flag behind, on 18th December 2017.

Election Day Closes In/ Final Report Isn’t the Synod’s End

As U.S. Election Day nears, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are making their last pitches to voters. We examine their final messaging as well as their outreach to Catholics throughout this campaign season with a report from Register staff writer Peter Laffin. But first we get insights into the final report of the Synod on Synodality that ended last weekend at the Vatican. Register senior editor Jonathan Liedl provides his analysis