The appointment comes about three months after the former head of CNS was forced to step down.

Pence, long described as a culture warrior, nonetheless supports many issues important to some Catholics.

“The darkness of violence cannot dim the light of humanity’s highest aspirations to live in peace,” Archbishop Joseph Kurtz said, offering prayers for the dead and wounded.

A new poll finds that U.S. Catholics support Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump by almost 20 percentage points

Kim Daniels will attend meetings in Rome and offer advice as the Vatican seeks to reform its sprawling communications apparatus

Castile’s mother, Valerie, requested that the service be held at the cathedral as a way for “people to come together in a new way."

After an unsuccessful effort to get delegates to amend the platform language on abortion, Kristen Day said she will urge party leaders to look beyond winning the White House.

“Please pray for the police officers shot in Dallas, & for the souls & families of Philando Castile & Alton Sterling,” Farrell posted last night.

“These disturbing new actions to force healthcare providers to participate in the destruction of human life cry out for an immediate federal remedy."

Archbishop Cupich is one of a handful of U.S. bishops promoted by the pope in recent years who have voiced sympathy for his agenda.