Most adult Catholics in the United States say the church informs their opinions about immigration at least “somewhat,” but only 19 percent say it informs their opinions “very much.”
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Archbishop Wester: The U.S. bishops are quietly cutting our sacred social mission, working for the poor
With all due respect to the leadership, I believe the U.S. bishops’ conference is quietly taking extraordinary actions that curtail our sacred social mission.
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Democrats: If you respect voters, replace Joe Biden
Keeping President Biden on the ballot is like telling voters: “Trust us. Don’t believe your eyes and ears.”
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What you may not hear about immigration during the Biden-Trump debate
This week’s debate could be an opportunity to inform voters that the economy needs immigrants for economic growth, but so far both candidates have focused on border control.
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A tobacco-style warning for social media won’t be enough to protect teens. Here’s what parents will still need to do.
The U.S. surgeon general suggests a warning label on social media apps. But God entrusted us with the care of our children, and we’re the ones who should be held accountable for any harms.
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Sister Mary Catherine Hilkert honored for ‘incomparable’ contributions to theology by CTSA
The Catholic Theological Society of America honored Mary Catherine Hilkert, O.P., with the John Courtney Murray Award, its highest honor, this past weekend in Baltimore.
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U.S. bishops should renew support for C.C.H.D, one of the church’s primary anti-poverty investments
For 50 years, the Catholic Campaign for Human Development has served as one of the church’s primary investments in fighting poverty. The U.S. bishops must reaffirm their support for this initiative.
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How parishes can help Catholics prepare for death
The parish can be a nexus for sharing hopes and fears about the last stage of life. Clarifying Catholic teaching about medical technologies and care at the end of life would be another helpful step.
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Donald Trump is a modern-day Gatsby. That’s why he may still win in November.
Donald J. Trump became the first president in history to be convicted of a felony last week. And he may become the first convicted felon to become president of the United States in November.
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When the suburban American dream conflicts with Catholic social teaching
As Catholics, we must seriously consider where and how we live, and try to build sustainable communities with accountability to each other.