Catholics should raise our voices—and the church should use its considerable influence—to prevent coerced institutionalization from becoming the future for our brothers and sisters who have disabilities.
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Posted inThe Weekly Dispatch
Interview: Archbishop Broglio warns U.S. soldiers are increasingly at risk of ‘moral injury’
The idea of “moral injury” has been a matter of growing concern to Archbishop Broglio, especially in an era of battlefield acts that are increasingly managed at a physical and moral distance by operators in the U.S. military.
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How Latino voters will influence the midterms: ‘Our community is awake’
The Latino vote is often described as a “sleeping giant,” but Amanda Benavidez, a leader with Dallas Area Interfaith at the parish, disagrees.
Posted inNews
Why these Christians are serving as poll chaplains for the 2026 midterms
Faith leaders across the country will serve as peacekeepers in the upcoming midterm elections.
Posted inVatican Dispatch
Vatican confirms Pope Leo voted by mail in U.S. midterm election
As far as is known at the time of writing, none of Pope Leo’s immediate predecessors voted in elections in their homelands during the years of their pontificates.
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Is Lula’s win in Brazil a win for Catholics?
“Among Catholic voters, majority support for Lula was associated with issues such as national sovereignty, defense of the Amazon and social policies.”
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Archbishop of Detroit calls out voter suppression ahead of midterms: ‘It’s an affront to God’
Archbishop Edward Weisenburger joined the “Vigil for Voting” with other faith leaders to call out voter suppression and divisive rhetoric.
Posted inShort Take
Ramaswamy’s vicious attack ad is re-traumatizing sex abuse victims
Using a victim’s trauma as a political weapon is the most vicious and immoral strategy I have ever seen in any election in this country.
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Catholic bishops regret White House prayer photo with Trump, say it was used politically
“I wish I had been more shrewd and less simple, like those who exploited our meeting for partisan political purpose,” Bishop William Joensen of Des Moines said in a statement.
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Israel elections: Christian Arab community considers peace, public safety and affordability
Israel’s Arab voters could have a significant role in forming the next government. Arab Christians represent about 1.5 percent of the total vote in Israel.