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Michael J. O’Loughlin is national correspondent at America and author of Hidden Mercy: AIDS, Catholics, and the Untold Stories of Compassion in the Face of Fear.
FaithInterviews
More than a few people struggled with uncharitable feelings about the president’s illness. How should Christians deal with schadenfreude?
Politics & SocietyNews
Though the fundraising dinner normally serves as an opportunity for candidates to employ self-deprecating humor and take a break from the intensity of campaigning, both Mr. Trump and Mr. Biden refrained from jokes this year.
FaithExplainer
Speculation that President Trump will name Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court has revived interest in her charismatic Catholic group. Michael O’Loughlin looks at the history—and the myths—of People of Praise.
Politics & SocietyDispatches
With many public schools still in virtual mode, parents are taking a new look at Catholic education. But Michael O’Loughlin reports that the reprieve from declining enrollment may be temporary.
Politics & SocietyDispatches
The Biden campaign launched an effort to convince Catholic voters that Mr. Biden embodies their shared values.
Politics & SocietyNews
If Joe Biden wins in November, he will be just the second Catholic elected president.
Politics & SocietyNews Analysis
In recent years, Catholic voters, a once-reliable Democratic constituency, have been up for grabs.
Politics & SocietyDispatches
As the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise in most states, school administrators are struggling to decide if classes can be held in person, if remote learning is here to stay for a while or if a hybrid of the two is needed.
FaithNews Analysis
It is up to individual Catholics to make the case to church leaders.
Politics & SocietyNews
Broken down between white and Hispanic Catholics, the numbers show a stark divide.