People of faith are being called to view politics through the lens of faith, not the other way around.
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Pope Leo, Archbishop Coakley urge renewal of last US-Russia nuclear treaty
“The current situation requires that everything possible be done to avert a new arms race that would further threaten peace among nations,” Pope Leo said.
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Illinois pitching for funds to shore up abortion tourism denounced as ‘macabre’
“Most states, many places, entice people to come to their states for: various cultural activities, the weather, many other things. And here we are, trying to provide abortion-related services, so people can end the life of their unborn child. It’s so macabre.”
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A Catholic guide to resisting the ICE crackdown
As the nation veers into policies on war-making and immigration that disturb many, average Catholics are stepping up into activist roles to voice their concerns and assist their neighbors.
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Catholic bishops’ conference president calls for Holy Hour after Minneapolis DHS killings
“The current climate of fear and polarization, which thrives when human dignity is disregarded, does not meet the standard set by Christ in the Gospel,” wrote Oklahoma City Archbishop Paul Coakley.
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After Minneapolis killings, U.S. bishop notes ‘obvious parallels’ with Nazi Germany
“I want to be clear that the current times are not identical, and Trump is no Hitler,” Bishop Taylor stated. “But the moral decline of our country is real. And we are doomed to repeat failures of the past if we are not willing to remember them and learn from them.”
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No more funding for ICE without reform. Congress must act.
Catholic leaders, including bishops and ideally the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops as a body, should join Cardinal Tobin in calling for withholding funding until reforms are enacted.
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Cardinal Tobin: After the killing of Alex Pretti, the U.S. must ‘choose life’
“Some of the policies of the government, especially as showcased recently in Minneapolis…certainly give question to what sort of oversight this particular branch of law enforcement is actually receiving,” Cardinal Tobin said.
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Twin Cities pastors preach on the killing of Alex Pretti: ‘We are walking in darkness and living in fear’
Alex Pretti “was known for his kindness and gentleness to the patients,” Father Tasto said. “So don’t pay any attention to the vilification from our national leaders.”
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Dear Catholics who have drifted: The church needs us in the battle for our nation’s soul.
Those who have “drifted” but still value the teachings that shaped us need to start being the body of Christ we wish to see.