By Michael Pakaluk, The Catholic Thing - My goal here is to say some words to readers who are disturbed by the election, but to do so starting from non-partisan, Catholic premises solely. I want what I say to be embraceable by all Catholics with sound criteria... As regards the election: It is important for all of us to give at least minimal acknowledgment of the fact that, legally, it is not over... The election ends, when Congress in joint session counts the electoral votes and declares the results, on January 6, 2021.