Gun control Archives

Rising gun violence amid pandemic points up bishops’ call for commonsense gun laws

Aug 15, 2020

The level of gun violence has actually risen during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to statistics released by the Gun Violence Archive, a nonprofit research group that catalogs every incident of gun violence in the United States.

By Chaz Muth

Gun control group starts faith-driven push ahead of election

May 12, 2020

A leading gun control advocacy group has enlisted more than a dozen religious leaders to boost voter turnout this fall in support of candidates who support measures to prevent gun violence.

By Elana Schor

Government urged to boost funding, strengthen security at religious sites

Jan 14, 2020

U.S. Sens. Benjamin Cardin and Christopher Van Hollen, both Maryland Democrats, joined Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore and other local faith leaders to call for increased federal funding to strengthen security at religious sites amid a recent rise in anti-Semitic attacks.

By Tim Swift

Religious shareholders press their case on gun manufacturers, retailers

Sep 14, 2019

The desire for action on preventing more gun violence may face hurdles in Congress, but those pressing for change are having an effect in the corporate boardroom.

By Mark Pattison

Parkland survivors, U.S. bishops have much in common on gun violence

Aug 31, 2019

The U.S. bishops share many of the same priorities with victims of the mass shooting in Parkland when it comes to gun legislation.

By Mark Pattison

U.S. shootings stir gun control debate in other countries

Aug 7, 2019

International leaders have raised their voices over the deaths of more than 30 people in mass shootings over the weekend in the United States, with several in both Mexico and Italy condemning racism and calling for stricter gun policies.

By Elise Harris

El Paso bishop calls on Trump to ‘examine himself’ on rhetoric

Aug 6, 2019

Catholic leaders react to President Trump’s response to America’s gun crisis.

By Christopher White

Brazil’s Catholic Church opposes president’s gun law liberalization

May 14, 2019

A long-time political promise of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro to liberalize the country’s gun laws is being opposed by the country’s Catholic bishops.

By Eduardo Campos Lima