NEWS OF THE WEEK
As Donald Trump supporters celebrated and many of his stunned opponents wept, faith leaders across the spectrum congratulated him on his election and promised to pray for his presidency. Many also committed to holding him accountable on their particular issues. … More
Hundreds of houses of worship have been holding special post-election prayer services. Washington’s National Cathedral organized what it called a time of prayer and healing. The Episcopal bishop of Washington, Mariann Budde, urged people to find common ground in order … More
Various states also passed ballot initiatives important to faith communities. A number of states toughened gun-control measures. In Nevada, for example, voters approved a measure that will require background checks on nearly all gun sales and transfers. Arizona, Colorado, and … More
A panel of experts on faith and politics gathered at Georgetown University this week (November 10) to discuss the presidential election in light of Catholic social thought: John Carr, Georgetown University Catholic Social Thought Initiative: “Let’s remember that tonight there … More
President Obama has shortened the sentences of another 72 federal inmates. All told, Obama has granted 944 people clemency. That’s more than were granted than the previous 11 presidents combined. Almost all of the inmates had been convicted of drug-related … More
Pope Francis held a special Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica for 1,000 prisoners, telling them that all people have made mistakes. Francis urged the prisoners to never give up hope in God’s mercy. He also called on political leaders to … More
Pope Francis named a moderate known for standing up for refugees and nuns to be the next leader of the Archdiocese of Newark, New Jersey. Joseph Tobin, currently the archbishop of Indianapolis, made national headlines last year when he refused … More
Evangelist Billy Graham celebrated his 98th birthday this week (November 7).
Songwriter and poet Leonard Cohen died on Monday (November 7) at the age of 82. Cohen frequently incorporated spiritual themes in his music. He considered himself both Jewish and Buddhist and had lived for several years in a Zen monastery. … More
In a dramatic gesture many would never have anticipated, Pope Francis traveled to Sweden this week to help launch commemorations for the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. Francis and leaders of the Lutheran World Federation pledged to improve relations … More
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