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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.

Matthew Bunson, Jeanette De Melo Register Radio November 12, 2024

Choosing Life in the Face of Death, and ‘Father Justin’ AI Priest (April 27)

Two mothers had the courage to choose life in the face of death. Register contributor Nicole Leblanc tells an inspiring story of faith and friendship with Jessica Hanna. Catholic Answers COO Jon Sorensen shares his perspective on the stumbling block his organization met when trying to evangelize through the latest technologies.

Jeanette De Melo Register Radio April 26, 2024

Biden Signs Executive Order that ‘Paves the Way’ for Using Medicaid to Cover Abortions

Pro-life groups have already criticized the move, with Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America calling the effort illegal.

Edie Heipel/CNA Nation August 4, 2022

‘An Untimely Idea’: Ukrainian Catholic Leader Concerned by Format of Pope’s Good Friday Via Crucis

For the 13th station, “Jesus dies on the Cross,” a Ukrainian family and a Russian family are due to read a reflection they wrote together about how their lives were upended by the pain of war.

CNA Staff News April 13, 2022

Catholic Theologians Are Standing Up For Ukraine — And So Are Their Orthodox Peers

In a letter, theologians concluded by appealing to “all people of goodwill to support the victims of this aggression.”

Andrea Gagliarducci/CNA World March 15, 2022

Advent 2024: Catholic Advent Wreath Prayers to Embrace the Season Every Sunday with Your Family

"Advent is a journey towards Bethlehem. May we let ourselves be drawn by the light of God made man."

Alyssa Murphy Blogs December 5, 2021

Seattle Mariners’ Pitcher Discusses Wild Playoff Picture

Catholic Cleveland native Nick Margevicius is hopeful for the future.

Trent Beattie Interviews October 18, 2021

Catholics the Most Vaccinated Religious Group, New Study Shows

The Pew Research Center conducted the survey from Aug. 23-29, more than a year and a half into the pandemic.

Kate Olivera/CNA Nation September 16, 2021

Britney Spears Says She is ‘Catholic Now’ in Social Media Post

While some online were taken aback by Spears’ sudden announcement of her religious conversion, she has expressed an affinity for the faith in past Instagram posts.

Christine Rousselle/CNA Nation August 6, 2021

Holy Week 2021: Vatican Issues Guidelines for Catholics Amid Ongoing COVID-19 Restrictions

The congregation noted that the use of social media has aided pastors in offering support to their communities during the pandemic, but it added that “problematic aspects were also observed.”

Courtney Mares/CNA Vatican February 17, 2021