Pope Francis has called on political leaders to be at the service of the poor, the unemployed, and the common good. In a video message posted on July 30, the pope dedicated his August prayer intention to political leaders, asking them to seek the common good. "Today,...
News: Elections
President Biden Exits Presidential Race and Endorses VP Harris
President Biden on Sunday announced that he is stepping aside as the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as his party’s nominee. In a statement posted on his social media accounts, President Biden said that while it...
Bishops Condemn Political Violence after Trump Assassination Attempt
Following the attempted assassination involving former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, USCCB President Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio underlined the need for the recognition of the inherent human dignity of all people and for respectful...
Donald Trump Announces J.D. Vance, a Catholic Convert, as His Vice President Pick
On Monday, as the Republican National Convention (RNC) kicked off in Milwaukee, Donald Trump announced that his running mate for the 2024 election will be Ohio Sen. James David “J.D.” Vance. At 39 years old, Vance is the second-youngest member of the Senate, and he...
Jimmy Akin on Civility and Politics
Jamie Morris, the MCC’s Executive Director and General Counsel, recently spoke to Jimmy Akin about the lack of civility in politics for our MCC from the Capitol podcast. Mr. Akin is a senior apologist at Catholic Answers and the host of Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World....
Request a Speaker from the Missouri Catholic Conference
Would your parish, your group, or your organization like to know more about what’s happening at the Capitol, legislation, or the Catholic Church’s position on a topic? You can now visit our website and request a speaker from the Missouri Catholic Conference to talk at...
SCOTUS Unanimously Rules States Cannot Disqualify Presidential Candidates
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that states cannot disqualify presidential candidates under a constitutional provision involving insurrection, reversing Colorado’s exclusion of former President Donald Trump from its ballot. The case stemmed from the...