Cardinal-designate Cupich urged U.S. bishops to “speak in a pastoral way to calm the fears of people and let them know that we are advocates for them,”
Donald Trump
Posted inPolitics & Society, Signs Of the Times
Church Advocates on the Alert As Transition Begins in Washington
“Two priorities that we have are unity and governance,” said Jonathan Reyes, executive director of the U.S. Catholic bishops’ Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development. “So this divisive election—we somehow have to get to the other side. That will not be easy,
Posted inOf Other Things, Politics & Society
A recipe for recovering from a bruising election.
The last year has been a difficult one indeed, particularly for those who are in any way concerned about political life in the United States. As I write this column, the election has not yet taken place, though we are close to Election Day and early voting is already underway in many parts of the co
Posted inIn All Things, Politics & Society
Trump’s populist appeal is a shock to the ideological cores of both major political parties
The Republican nominee rode a populist wave in reaction to extreme individualism and a neglect of civil society.
Posted inDispatches, Faith
U.S. bishops express concern and cautious optimism about relations with the Trump administration.
Catholic bishops on Tuesday chose for their top leadership posts two prelates from states touching Mexico.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Washington Front
The role of Catholics in the time of Trump
This is the most improbable election since an elderly Jesuit from Argentina was elected pope.
Posted inIn All Things, Politics & Society
Anti-Trump protests are the new normal on New York’s swanky Fifth Avenue
The police have shown little hostility toward the crowds, but retailers may be losing patience.
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How Catholic advocates view the new White House
Catholic advocates say their work will cover issues of religious liberty, human dignity and climate change.
Posted inIn All Things, Politics & Society
God uses the imperfect or, why I voted for Donald Trump
While I cannot confirm the depth of the president-elect’s Christian beliefs, I know he represents a pro-life platform.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Core values toward the common good can help restore a sense of U.S. unity
Ten “core values” which Americans can agree on may get the nation back together.