October 2024 Newsletter

Election Day, November 5th, is Quickly Approaching. How do the Positions of the Presidential Candidates Compare to Catholic Teaching? 

In keeping with its mission, the Connecticut Catholic Public Affairs Conference (CCPAC) aims to educate and inform Catholics about a wide range of issues. The issues appear here in alphabetical order for informational purposes only and do not represent a complete list of issues that may be of importance to Catholics. The CCPAC neither supports nor opposes any candidate or political party.

As the Anniversary of Hama's Attack on Israel Pope calls for October 7 to be day of prayer and fasting for peace

Pope Francis says that “in this dramatic hour of our history, while the winds of war and the fires of violence continue to devastate entire peoples and nations,” the Christian community is reminded of its call to "put itself at the service of humanity".

Hate Crimes Are on the Rise in Our Country Against Jews and Catholics, especially since October 7th.

FBI reports 63% rise in hate crimes against Jews last year. New statistics released by the FBI find hate crimes targeting Jews in the United States rose by 63% in 2023.

October 2024


   Election Day, November 5th, is Quickly Approaching

  How do the Positions of the Presidential Candidates Compare to Catholic Teaching? 

  In keeping with its mission, the Connecticut Catholic Public Affairs Conference (CCPAC) aims to educate and inform Catholics about a wide range of issues. The issues appear here in alphabetical order for informational purposes only and do not represent a complete list of issues that may be of importance to Catholics. The CCPAC neither supports nor opposes any candidate or political party.

REPUBLICAN

Former President

Donald J. Trump

DEMOCRAT

 Vice-President

 Kamala Harris

Click here to see how the candidates stand on the issues.

As the Anniversary of Hama's Attack on Israel Pope calls for October 7 to be day of prayer and fasting for peace

Pope Francis says that “in this dramatic hour of our history, while the winds of war and the fires of violence continue to devastate entire peoples and nations,” the Christian community is reminded of its call to "put itself at the service of humanity".

Read the article from the Vatican News


Hate Crimes Are on the Rise in Our Country Against Jews and Catholics, especially since October 7th.


FBI reports 63% rise in hate crimes against Jews last year

New statistics released by the FBI find hate crimes targeting Jews in the United States rose by 63% in 2023.

Click here to read the news article

CatholicVote.org Tracker Reports

Attacks on Catholic Churches Since May 2020:
452
Attacks on Catholic Churches Since Supreme Court Leak:
287
Attacks on Catholic Churches in 2024:
58

Visit the USCCB Religious Liberty website for more information


Tuesday November 5th is Election Day

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 - GENERAL ELECTION
FOURTEEN DAYS OF EARLY VOTING!
MONDAY, OCT. 21 –
 SUNDAY, NOV. 3

          

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