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November 9, 2016

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

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

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.

Published in International
November 9, 2016

Diocese investigating priest over political video of fetus, altar use

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.

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."

Published in International