A second statement from the U.S. bishops read: “We stand against the evil of racism, white supremacy and neo-Nazism.”
Michael J. O’Loughlin
Michael J. O’Loughlin is national correspondent at America and author of Hidden Mercy: AIDS, Catholics, and the Untold Stories of Compassion in the Face of Fear.
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Catholic bishops condemn white supremacist rally that left one dead in Charlottesville
The U.S. bishops “stand with all who are oppressed by evil ideology.”
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How much do Catholic priests and their lay colleagues make? A new report gives answers.
According to a new report, a large gap exists between the median salaries of administrative positions and pastoral positions.
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Catholic leaders in Guam urge calm amid rising tension with North Korea
Catholic leaders in Guam, the U.S. island territory caught in the middle of an escalating war of words between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, are urging calm and asking believers to pray for peace. “Following national news reports that North Korea has threatened to strike our island with missiles, the Archdiocese […]
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Catholic school advocates press Trump to strengthen school choice programs
Eight months into his presidency, advocates of “school choice” wonder if the president will be able to deliver on his promise.
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Should Democrats fund pro-life candidates to retake the House? Some say yes.
California Gov. Jerry Brown says a ‘big tent’ party should have room for Democrats opposed to abortion.
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Pipeline protesters cite Catholic Worker movement as inspiration
“We chose to take these actions after seeing the continued desecration of the Earth, which we are to be stewards of,” Ms. Montoya told America.
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Hidden in a New York choir loft, an early AIDS memorial faces an uncertain future
Ms. Cook said she often witnessed individuals climbing the rickety wooden steps leading up to the memorial. “It was the saddest thing you’ve ever seen. You just wanted to cry,” she said, recalling the mothers, in particular, mourning the loss of their dead sons.
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Trump picks Gov. Sam Brownback to be religious freedom ambassador. Here’s what that means.
The role was created in 1998 and is charged with helping the U.S. government promote global religious freedom.
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Bishops on health care bill: Current proposal would harm millions, more cooperation needed
Republican proposals “exclude too many people, including immigrants,” Bishop Frank J. Dewane said in a statement.