A divided Senate, in a 52-48 vote, confirmed Amy Coney Barrett as a justice for the Supreme Court the evening of Oct. 26 and soon afterward she was sworn in by Justice Clarence Thomas at a White House ceremony.
Senate confirms Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court
St. Cloud-area interfaith group calls for election-season civility, peace
The Greater St. Cloud Faith Leaders, an interfaith group, recently issued a statement regarding this election season.
All Saints’ Day: History and traditions
Everyone from your saintly grandmother to the martyrs facing death for Christ: They are all part of the communion of saints. The church commemorates all these saints on All Saints’ Day.
Cardinal-designate Gregory thanks pope ‘with grateful, humble heart’
Cardinal-designate Gregory will be the first African American cardinal from the United States to be elevated to the College of Cardinals. He and the other 12 prelates will be elevated at a Nov. 28 consistory at the Vatican.
Questions continue around film’s use of pope’s quote on civil unions
While there is no doubt that Pope Francis said civil laws should protect the rights of gay couples, some mystery shrouds the context in which he said it and the way it is used in a new film.
St. John’s Prep to host virtual event to create Day of the Dead altar
“El Dia de Los Muertos,” or “Day of the Dead,” is a holiday celebrated from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2 by people in Mexico and of Mexican heritage around the world.
USCCB offers ‘Election Novena’ as way to prepare for Nov. 3, pray for nation
The U.S. bishops are encouraging people of faith to participate in a novena beginning Oct. 26 and ending Nov. 3, Election Day.
Here am I, send me: World Mission Sunday
Christians celebrate World Mission Sunday, begun in 1926, to recognize their common responsibility for evangelizing the world. This year’s observance is Oct. 18.