The U.S. Catholic bishops have reaffirmed their commitment to fighting abortion, calling it the "pre-eminent priority" for Catholic voters and a fundamental issue of justice. As part of their 9 Days for Life campaign, the U.S. Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities emphasized that protecting human life is the first duty of law, declaring abortion a direct attack on life that destroys over a million lives annually in the United States.
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde made headlines after addressing President Donald Trump at a National Prayer Service this week, urging him to show “mercy” toward the LGBT community and immigrants. The remarks, made in the presence of Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and their spouses, have drawn sharp reactions, including a public rebuke from the former president.
A historic church in Philadelphia’s Northern Liberties neighborhood has suffered another setback, as the cherished Baby Jesus statue from its nativity scene was stolen. This theft comes just a year after vandals caused $40,000 worth of damage to the church’s stained-glass windows.
Former President Donald Trump commented on remarks by Episcopal Bishop Mariann Budde at the National Prayer Service, describing the event as “not too exciting.” Budde, known for her left-wing activism and criticism of Trump, used her platform to focus on LGBTQ issues, immigration, and other progressive causes.
President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance appeared visibly irritated during the National Prayer Service at Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday.
As President Donald Trump was sworn in for a second term on Monday, a group of leftist protesters gathered in Washington, DC, staging a demonstration that included a grim and provocative display. The group, estimated to be between 250 and 300 people, convened at Meridian Hill, also known as Malcolm X Park, with a fake guillotine as the centerpiece of their protest.
President-elect Donald Trump arrived at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C., early Monday morning for a prayer service ahead of his inauguration, signaling a solemn and traditional start to his second term.
"On Religious Freedom Day ... we commemorate the ... anniversary of the passing of a State law that has shaped and secured our cherished legacy of religious...
