“They could bring nearly 12 million people out of the shadows, if they wanted to,” Cardinal Tobin said. “This isn’t about border security. It’s about being attentive to the reality of people who are already in our communities.”
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Callista Gingrich picked as U.S. ambassador to the Vatican
The wife of former House Speaker Newt Gingrich will have to manage an awkward relationship between the White House and the Vatican.
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Americans “don’t worship government, we worship God,” Trump says at Liberty commencement
Trump, who received an honorary law degree at Liberty’s commencement, said he was making good on his promises.
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Pope says he will not pre-judge Trump, will seek common ground.
Pope says he will not pre-judge Trump and that Marie Collins had some good reasons for her resignation from the sex abuse commission.
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Trump plans to discuss religious freedom, human trafficking with Pope Francis
In addition to a stop at the Vatican, the president’s first overseas trip will include stops in Saudi Arabia and Israel, home to holy sites of Islam and Judaism.
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Trump firing of Comey possibly worse than Watergate, says former Nixon prosecutor
“It’s hard for me to credit that the president is now vigorously acting in Hillary Clinton’s interest,” says Philip Lacovara.
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The Editors: The calm conviction we need in the face of James Comey’s firing
At this point, it is important to find level ground, rather than stumble down a hill that we may not be able to climb back up.
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Donald Trump’s Catholic Outreach
This week Matt Malone, S.J., and Kerry Weber discuss a range of political issues, from the recent chatter about whether or not pro-life people are welcome in the Democratic Party, to President Trump’s public engagement with the Catholic Church. Senior Editor Kevin Clarke also offers his expertise. Joining them is Michael O’Loughlin, the national correspondent […]
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How church leaders are reacting to Trump’s latest executive order
Many religious leaders viewed President Donald Trump’s executive order on religious freedom, which he signed in a White House Rose Garden ceremony on May 4, as a step in the right direction.
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The slum pope and the billionaire: Pope Francis to meet with President Trump
Oh, to be a fly on the wall.