Election

Pope Francis prays for peaceful Congo vote
- Associated Press, Church in Africa
- Dec 30, 2018
Pope Francis has prayed for those suffering from violence and Ebola in Congo, and is urging peaceful elections.
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Congo’s top archbishop pleads for peace on eve of election
- Associated Press, Church in Africa
- Dec 29, 2018
Congo’s top archbishop on Saturday urged peace on the eve of the country’s long-delayed presidential election, saying differences of opinion are no reason to “light the country on fire.”
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After year of racial tension, black voters set the tone at voting booth
- Catholic News Service, Church in the US
- Dec 23, 2017
Some say that the public shows of racism the country witnessed in 2017 in places such as Charlottesville, coupled with the negative depictions of immigrants, particularly Latinos as criminals, that have seeped into the political arena, will end up backfiring against politicians trying to appeal to some voters who helped elect Donald Trump.
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‘Outcry and uproar’: Congo’s bishops urge noise protest until election
- Catholic News Service, Global Church
- Dec 15, 2017
Catholic bishops in Congo have instructed clergy to toll their church bells each week until fresh elections are held.
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South African Council of Churches calls for dissolution of parliament
- Catholic News Service, Global Church
- Jun 13, 2017
The South African Council of Churches has called for the dissolving of parliament and new general elections after a panel found severe corruption in government. In a statement the council said that members of parliament display “complete moral bankruptcy in the execution of their responsibilities in upholding the laws of the land.”
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Wave of abortion lawsuits may signal panic amid political shift
- Catholic News Agency, Church in the US
- Dec 13, 2016
Amid a political shift in the U.S., pro-abortion rights groups have filed lawsuits against three states’ abortion laws in what has been described the “first wave” in their efforts. According to pro-life advocates the election of Donald Trump has caused panic among pro-abortion groups.
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