U.S. voters—especially evangelicals—appear to have vanquished their inner Puritan and are now far more accepting of sinning politicians.
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Cardinal Joseph Tobin says it’s all about listening
The archbishop discusses his experience with Catholic sisters, thoughts on communion for divorced and remarried Catholics and more.
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New U.S. cardinal Tobin recalls clash with Trump running mate over Syrian refugees
Tobin warns against “atmosphere of fear” in Notre Dame speech, says people of faith must fight unjust policies.
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Political discourse on women and people of faith must change, says U.S.C.C.B. President Archbishop Kurtz
Politicians, their staffs and volunteers should reflect our best aspirations as citizens,” he said.
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Abuse Compensation
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York said on Oct. 6 that it has created a compensation program for people who were sexually abused by priests or deacons.
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Our nation’s greatest contribution to religious thought is Alcoholics Anonymous
The genius of A.A. is that it is a proto-religious fellowship in which people in desperate need somehow rediscover the fire of a foundational miracle.
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Catholic Charities starts clean-up after Hurricane Matthew
Sustained damage varies but state and some dioceses remained disconnected.
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The U.S. church needs Latino leaders from the growing West
It was disappointing and shocking to find that this year’s list of new U.S. cardinals did not include someone from the West.
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New cardinals signal a shift away from the U.S. culture wars
The three U.S. cardinals named by the pope signal Francis is interested in building bridges and making the church a more welcoming place.
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Pope Francis names 17 new cardinals from 14 countries, including three from the United States.
Blase Cupich of Chicago, Kevin Farrell, formerly of Dallas, and Joseph Tobin of Indianapolis will receive a red hat.