The Catholic case for Donald J. Trump
Election 2020
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Catholic voters in one swing state explain why they’re sticking with Donald Trump
Catholic voters in Arizona said they are supporting Donald Trump because of abortion, gun owners’ rights and dissatisfaction with Obamacare.
Posted inNews Analysis, Politics & Society
What might a Biden presidency look like? Pope John XXIII could give us some clues.
What does a leader do with an unexpected second act?
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Joe Biden quotes Pope Francis’ new encyclical to warn against ‘phony populism’
A week out from the U.S. Election, Joe Biden turned to Pope Francis’ latest encyclical for inspiration in a brief address given in Warm Springs, Ga.
Posted inExplainer, Politics & Society
Explainer: Do Catholics have a moral duty to vote?
The teaching seems cut and dry—and yet there are examples of conscientious objectors, like Dorothy Day, who abstained from voting.
Posted inFaith, Faith and Reason
The bishops called abortion a ‘pre-eminent’ political issue. Calling it a ‘foundational’ one is better.
The U.S. bishops have said that “the threat of abortion remains our preeminent priority.” The statement would be more accurate and effective to say that the protection of unborn life is “foundational.”
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
‘A political hit job’: Unofficial paper mailed to Wisconsin Catholics ahead of Election Day
Most of the articles in the unofficial paper are related to the presidential election, including opinion articles written by two advisers to President Donald Trump’s campaign.
Posted inFaith and Reason, Politics & Society
Dear party leaders: Stop taking Catholics for granted
We need to work on the grassroots level to start transforming opinions in both political parties.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Pray: A Non-Partisan Novena for the 2020 Election
We can all prepare for a much-anticipated national election by praying this novena.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Trump defends his family separation policy in last debate against Biden
“The government doesn’t want to reunite the children with their parent…They don’t see it as their role.”