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STOCKTON, Calif. (CNS)—A Modesto pastor urged his parishioners to receive the sacrament of penance if they voted for President-elect Barack Obama, who supports legalized abortion, but Bishop Stephen E. Blaire of Stockton said the sacrament was not obligatory for Catholics who supported Obama. Bishop: Confession not required for Obama voters Thursday, December 04, 2008

WASHINGTON (CNS)—Several U.S. bishops have noted the historic nature of President-elect Barack Obama's election as the first African-American to win the White House, with one describing it as "a moving and significant moment" and another expressing hope it will usher in "a new era of racial harmony." U.S. bishops note Obama's historic win, worry about abortion Friday, November 21, 2008

WASHINGTON (CNS)—A U.S. cardinal who has worked at the Vatican for 12 years harshly criticized President-elect Barack Obama Nov. 13, saying he has "an agenda and vision that are aggressive, disruptive and apocalyptic." Cardinal: Obama agenda 'aggressive, disruptive, apocalyptic' Thursday, November 20, 2008

WASHINGTON (CNS)—President-elect Barack Obama has chosen Tom Daschle, former Democratic senator from South Dakota, to be the next Health and Human Services secretary. Catholic Daschle to head Health and Human Services Thursday, November 20, 2008

VATICAN CITY (CNS)—The Catholic Church must strengthen its efforts to educate and assist lay Catholics involved in politics so that the positions they hold and the policies they promote reflect the values of the faith they profess, Pope Benedict XVI said. Pope: Church must strengthen efforts to educate Catholics in politics Tuesday, November 18, 2008

BALTIMORE (CNS)—Fears about laws and changes in regulations on abortion that might advance under a new Democratic-run Congress and White House are the central focus of a statement approved by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Nov. 12 during their annual fall meeting in Baltimore. Bishops cite abortion deregulation fears in statement Friday, November 14, 2008

WASHINGTON (CNS)—The administrator of the Diocese of Charleston, S.C., said a pastor who told his parishioners they should refrain from receiving holy Communion if they voted for President-elect Barack Obama did not "adequately reflect the Catholic Church's teaching" on abortion and conscience. Priest’s remarks on Obama voters don’t ‘reflect Church teaching’ Friday, November 14, 2008

BALTIMORE (CNS)—Fears about laws and changes in regulations on abortion that might advance under a new Democratic-run Congress and White House are the central focus of a statement approved by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Nov. 12 during its annual fall meeting. Bishops cite abortion deregulation fears in statement Thursday, November 13, 2008

VATICAN CITY (CNS)—U.S. President-elect Barack Obama telephoned Pope Benedict XVI to thank the pope for his message of congratulations on his election victory. Obama phones pope to thank him for congratulatory message Wednesday, November 12, 2008

BALTIMORE (CNS)—Several pro-life groups held a candlelight vigil Nov. 11 near the Baltimore hotel where the U.S. bishops were conducting their fall general assembly, protesting statements made by some Catholic leaders who called the victorious campaign of President-elect Barack Obama a step forward in stamping out racism. Abortion opponents protest U.S. bishops' 'support' for Obama Wednesday, November 12, 2008

BALTIMORE (CNS)—The sizable victory of President-elect Barack Obama in winning the White House became the central subject of the Nov. 10 press conference during the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' fall general assembly in Baltimore. Questions at bishops' press conference focus on U.S. election results Wednesday, November 12, 2008

WASHINGTON (CNS)—The passage of state constitutional amendments that define marriage as the union of a man and a woman in California, Florida and Arizona might mark the end of a battle in those states, but it does not signal the end of the continuing fight over what marriage means. What's next for marriage? Amendments pass, fight continues Wednesday, November 12, 2008

PENSACOLA, Fla. (CNS)—A Florida bishop is urging Vice President-elect Joseph Biden to examine his conscience before receiving holy Communion in light of his public support of keeping abortion legal. Bishop urges Biden to examine conscience before Communion Wednesday, November 12, 2008

COLUMBUS, Ohio (CNS)—The leader of the Knights of Columbus said one reason why Barack Obama won the presidential election may be that he was more forthright than John McCain concerning his religious beliefs. Obama more forthright about religion, Knights leader says Wednesday, November 12, 2008

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