Democrats sweep key off-year elections

Democrats scored a string of victories Nov. 4, winning several closely watched gubernatorial and municipal races in contests seen as a bellwether ahead of the 2026 midterms. Virginia In Virginia, Democrat Abigail Spanberger defeated Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears to succeed term-limited Gov. Glenn Youngkin. With an estimated 98% of votes counted, Spanberger was ahead 57.6% … Read moreDemocrats sweep key off-year elections

This Is Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Intention for the Month of November

Pope Leo XIV prays during his general audience on Sept. 24, 2025, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. ‘Let us pray that those who are struggling with suicidal thoughts might find the support, care and love they need in their community and be open to the beauty of life,’ the Pope said in a … Read moreThis Is Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Intention for the Month of November

Controversial federal judge faces articles of impeachment over Arctic Frost scandal

Rep. Brandon Gill, R-TX, announced Nov. 4 that he has filed articles of impeachment against U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, accusing him of being “an accomplice in the egregious Arctic Frost scandal,” according to FOX News. In a Nov. 4 statement posted to X, Gill wrote that Boasberg “signed off on frivolous nondisclosure orders to … Read moreControversial federal judge faces articles of impeachment over Arctic Frost scandal

Cardinal Cupich marks anniversary of Irish famine by discussing immigration in US

Cardinal Blase Cupich, the archbishop of Chicago, marked the 180th anniversary of Ireland’s Great Famine by calling Americans and Catholics to “find a compassionate path forward” on immigration.  In a Nov. 2 statement, Cardinal Cupich said government indifference worsened the Irish famine, which left more than a million dead and forced another million to flee. … Read moreCardinal Cupich marks anniversary of Irish famine by discussing immigration in US

Bishop Barron: Federal officials reviewing access to sacraments for detained migrants

Federal officials are reviewing detainees’ access to the sacraments, Bishop Robert Barron said Nov. 4, after he raised concerns in response to reports that clergy were denied entry to bring the Eucharist to detainees at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility near Chicago. Bishop Barron said that over the past few weeks, he and … Read moreBishop Barron: Federal officials reviewing access to sacraments for detained migrants

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