A Sunday school class reveals how deeply all students have been affected by mass shooting incidents and constant “active shooter drills.”
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Trump flip-flopped on abortion. That doesn’t mean he’ll lose (most) pro-life voters.
I believe most voters who prioritize restricting abortion will likely still support Mr. Trump. This is why.
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What I would ask Kamala Harris if she agreed to an interview
As a Catholic journalist, here’s what I would want to ask Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Kamala Harris is running a campaign of joy. As a Catholic woman, I’m feeling it.
Vengeance and grievance are nihilistic motivators. We need to ground ourselves in joy and gratitude if we are to promote unity and peace.
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The Democrats’ abortion strategy: Seek converts or punish heretics?
The abortion issue is emblematic of a larger problem within the Democratic Party—an obsession with ideological purity that has proven to be both counterproductive and divisive.
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The future of Catholic politics after Joe Biden
For many Catholic Democrats, President Biden is the zenith of public faith. For many Catholic Republicans, he represents a betrayal of the Gospel. The truth is somewhere in between, and that is OK.
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The secret to raising kids that stay Catholic? Family prayer, helping others and hugs
What are some ways Catholic parents can help their children grow up to be faithful Catholic adults? It might start with three Rs: relationship, rituals and reaching out.
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JD Vance accusing Tim Walz of ‘stolen valor’ does a disservice to veterans
JD Vance should publicly retract his comment about Mr. Walz “abandoning his unit” lest it lend credence to false guilt felt by many of our military veterans.
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Democrats have a rural America problem. Calling them ‘weird’ won’t help.
The “weird” meme, popularized by the Harris-Walz campaign, goes hand in hand with a longstanding ridicule of rural America, and it is punching down on some of the most disadvantaged people in our society.
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Raising tariffs on Chinese goods could be bad for peace and the planet
Reducing our tariffs on Chinese exports, particularly solar panels and electric cars, would be an environmentally friendly move and would promote world peace.