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U.S. President Joe Biden prepares to sign a series of executive orders at the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office just hours after his inauguration today in Washington, D.C.

President Biden Begins to Roll Out Plan for First 100 Days in Office

The new president signed 17 executive actions focused primarily on combating COVID-19 and its economic fallout, immigration and the environment — with additional moves planned to promote abortion and transgender rights.

Lauretta Brown Nation

Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago celebrated Mass with members of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' Region VII who gathered at the Basilica of St. Bartholomew on the Island on Dec. 13, 2019, during their ad Limina Apostolorum visit.

In Unprecedented Move, Cardinal Cupich Criticizes USCCB Statement on Joe Biden

CNA Nation

Catholic Church Is Correct in Not Letting Abortion Issue Slide

Helen Alvaré Commentaries

Under President Biden, Vatican-US Relations Are Poised to Shift Dramatically

Edward Pentin News

Pope Francis recorded and broadcast the Wednesday general audience from the library of the Vatican's Apostolic Palace during Advent, Dec. 16, 2020.

On Joe Biden’s Inauguration Day, Pope Francis Prays President Will Respect ‘Dignity of Every Person’

Hannah Brockhaus Vatican

Flags fly outside the White House in Washington, D.C.

Catholic Leaders Respond to Joe Biden’s Call for Unity

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In his daily, 18- to 20-minute podcast, Father Mike Schmitz takes on reading through the entire Bible in a set of 365 segments.

Father Mike Schmitz Proclaims Good News by Podcast

Kathryn Wallice Interviews

U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-WV, wears a protective mask as he departs the U.S. Capitol on September 21, 2020 in Washington, DC.

Will Sen. Manchin’s Focus on Moderation Come at the Expense of His Catholic Principles?

Jonathan Liedl Nation

The first unveiling of the image of the Black Madonna of Czestochowa/Our Lady of Czestochowa with new crowns in 2017 at the Jasna Gora Monastery.

Poland’s ‘Rainbow Halo’ Trial Begins: ‘This Image is Very Offensive to Many People’

CNA World

Donald J. Trump President of the United States speaks to a large crowd at "An Address to Young America" an event hosted by Students for Trump and Turning Point Action.

Catholic Saints Among Those to be Honored in Garden of American Heroes Announced by Trump

Christine Rousselle Nation

Gilbert Stuart, “George Washington (Landsdowne Portrait),” 1796, and “Archbishop John Carroll,” c. 1806

A Prayer for Our Government

The seminary in the Scottish woods has long been abandoned.

The Abandoned Seminary in the Woods

A sign reading "Love" is placed on a barrier outside the US Capitol as National Guard troops stand guard ahead of the inauguration ceremonies for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on January 18, 2021 in Washington, DC.

Repairers of a House Divided

Pro-Life Leader Joe Scheidler Remembered as ‘Fearless Champion of the Unborn’

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Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone celebrates Mass on the Cathedral Plaza in San Francisco on Aug. 22.

Archbishop Cordileone Prays for Joe Biden on Inauguration Day, States His Support for USCCB President

On Wednesday, Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco welcomed Archbishop Gomez’s “timely call for healing as a country as the new administration assumes office.”

CNA Nation January 20, 2021

Bishops Write to UK Health Secretary Over Plight of Polish Catholic Patient

The letter was signed by Bishop John Sherrington, an auxiliary bishop of Westminster with responsibility for life issues at the English and Welsh bishops’ conference, and Bishop Mark O’Toole of Plymouth, the patient’s local bishop.

CNA World January 20, 2021

20 Of The Very Best G.K. Chesterton Quotes, and More!

The Best in Catholic Blogging

Tito Edwards Blogs January 20, 2021

President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris on the 2020 campaign trail.

US Bishops Offer Prayers, Pledge to Engage with Biden Administration

Archbishop Gomez voiced hope that Biden will be willing to work with the Church and avoid expanding abortion and contraception.

Catholic News Agency Nation January 20, 2021

The mandate that doctors perform gender-transition surgeries upon the referral of a mental health professional — despite objections that the doctor may have to the procedure — dates back to the Obama administration.

Second Federal Court Strikes Down Transgender Mandate

A coalition of Catholic organizations representing hospitals, doctors, and clinics, joined in part by the state of North Dakota, had challenged the mandate in court.

Catholic News Agency Nation January 20, 2021

Pope Francis delivers his general audience address in the library of the Apostolic Palace Jan. 20, 2021.

Pope Francis: Ask God for Unity to ‘Overcome Scandal of Division’ Among Christians

Pope Francis said that this year’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, held on Jan. 18-25, is “dedicated specifically to this: to ask God for the gift of unity to overcome the scandal of division between believers in Jesus.”

Courtney Mares Vatican January 20, 2021

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