The U.S. bishops have raised some serious concerns about what this proposal says about our national values.
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Sister Carol Keehan: G.O.P. health care plan ‘cannot be fixed’
Congress is asking the nation to make “immoral choices,” said Sister Keehan, the president of the Catholic Health Association.
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After Trump’s Saudi speech, don’t forget his connections to Islamophobia
Until now, Islamophobia has been a cornerstone of the Trump presidency, and we should look for more than a momentary shift in rhetoric as evidence for meaningful change.
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U.S. bishops and Trump administration diverge over budget priorities
The budget’s moral measure will be assessed by “how well it promotes the common good of all,” the bishops write.
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We need an older and wiser Occupy movement in the age of Trump
A veteran activist provides a blueprint for creating a movement in the moment of Trump.
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Pope Francis and Donald Trump to meet. Here’s what you need to know.
The pope and the president have something of a history, but do not expect fireworks.
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Bishops to Congress: Decrease military spending and focus on the poor
Decrease military spending and help the poor, said the U.S. bishops in a May 19 letter addressed to Congress, before lawmakers prepare to work on the federal budget for the upcoming 2018 fiscal year.
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Students plan to protest Mike Pence’s Notre Dame commencement address
The protest is not designed to shut down conversation, but to prompt reflection on policies championed by Mr. Pence.
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Healing with God: Prayer helps both patients and caregivers face an uncertain future
Through prayer, we are able to talk over challenges and frustrations that are inherent in our health care environment while also understanding that knowing God is an incredible privilege.
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Cardinal Tobin urges solidarity with people facing deportation as immigration arrests spike
“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.”