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November 9, 2016

Three states keep death penalty in high-stakes election

In addition to the highly publicized presidential election, on the ballot Nov. 8 also included the death penalty, which was up for vote in California, Nebraska and Oklahoma.

WASHINGTONN – The death penalty was up for a vote in California, Nebraska and Oklahoma on Tuesday, but stands against capital punishment proved unpopular with voters in all three states.

Published in International
September 16, 2016

In tough election year, U.S. Catholics urged to avoid cynicism, work for change

In a combination photo, U.S. Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton is seen Sept. 9 and U.S Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is seen Sept. 14.

NOTRE DAME, Ind. – In his 50 years of voting in U.S. elections, Philadelphia Archbishop Charles J. Chaput said he has never seen the two major parties offer "two such deeply flawed" presidential nominees "at the same time."

Published in International