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News/International

A woman holds a sign near the Angel of Independence monument in support for the legalization of same-sex marriage during a Sept. 24 protest in Mexico City. A congressional committee has voted against changing the constitution to allow for same-sex marriage.

Mexican congressional committee votes against same-sex marriage plan

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MEXICO CITY – A congressional committee has voted against proceeding with a presidential proposal to legalize same-sex marriages throughout Mexico, reflecting a reticence among lawmakers to proceed on an issue against which Catholic and evangelical congregations have lobbied.

Voters cast their votes during the presidential election in Elyria, Ohio, on Nov. 8, 2016. Preliminary exit polls indicate that white Catholics, evangelical and Mormon vote voted for Trump in wide margins.

White evangelicals, Catholics and Mormons carried Trump

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A strong white evangelical, white Catholic and Mormon vote for Donald Trump belied the condemnation many religious leaders had leveled at the tycoon and paved the way for a stunning upset after a long and polarizing campaign.

Following a joint visit to the camp in Poland in early November, Israeli religious leaders urged world leaders to act with "unwavering resoluteness" against the anti-Semitism and hatred toward others becoming more prevalent in today's society.

Israeli religious leaders visit Auschwitz, condemn hate speech

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JERUSALEM – Following a joint visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp in Poland, Israeli religious leaders urged world leaders to act with "unwavering resoluteness" against the anti-Semitism and hatred toward others becoming more prevalent in today's society.

Voters wait outside a polling location for the presidential election Nov. 8 shortly after polls opened at Annunciation Church in Philadelphia.

What was the breakdown of the Catholic vote Tuesday?

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WASHINGTON – Catholics voted once again for the winning presidential candidate in Tuesday’s election, as they have done in recent elections.

Now that the election is over, it's time to put aside differences and work with Donald Trump, says Catholics who frequently work with Congress and the White House.

Time to put aside anger and work with Trump, say Catholic agencies

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WASHINGTON – It's time to move beyond the polarizing presidential campaign so that the basic needs of the unemployed, the world's poor and the unborn can be addressed, said Catholics who consistently work with Congress and the White House.

Voters cast their ballots during the presidential election Nov. 8 at a church in Deerfield Township, Ohio.

U.S. Voters reject nearly all ballot measures on issues of Catholic concern

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WASHINGTON – In this year's election, voters went against nearly all of the ballot initiatives backed by Catholic leaders and advocates, except the referendums on minimum wage increases and gun control measures.

11.09.2016 President-elect Donald Trump delivers his acceptance speech at the New York Hilton Midtown in Manhattan in the early morning hours Nov. 9.

Bishops ready to work with Trump

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WASHINGTON – Lay and religious leaders of all stripes reacted to news of Donald J. Trump's upset win in the Nov. 8 presidential 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.

Three states keep death penalty in high-stakes election

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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.

Father Frank Pavone, national director of Priests for Life, speaks in front of the U.S. Supreme Court at the 2009 March For Life in Washington. Pro-life supporters have denounced Father Pavone over a controversial election Facebook Live video he posted.

Diocese investigating priest over political video of fetus, altar use

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WASHINGTON – The Diocese of Amarillo, Texas, said in a statement it is investigating the incident of a pro-life priest who placed "the body of an aborted fetus" on an altar and broadcast it on Facebook Live to get people to vote for Republican Donald J. Trump, causing "the desecration of the altar."

President-elect Donald Trump delivers his acceptance speech at the New York Hilton Midtown in Manhattan in the early morning hours Nov. 9.

Vatican prays Trump presidency will promote peace amid conflict

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VATICAN CITY – After Donald Trump pulled off what was for many a surprising victory in the United States election, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin offered his prayers that the new president-elect would promote peace in a world torn by conflict.

President-elect Donald Trump arrives for his post-election rally at the New York Hilton Midtown in Manhattan in the early morning hours Nov. 9. Exit polls shows that Evangelical and Catholic vote favoured Trump.

Christians react to Trump's victory

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Some celebrated and congratulated the victor. Others prayed and called for unity. It was clear early on that evangelical Christians had been key to Donald Trump’s stunning upset.

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