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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.
A woman prays during Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City May 15, 2023.
FaithNews
Michael J. O’Loughlin
The share of Catholics going to Mass even a few times each year has fallen off significantly compared with the number before the Covid pandemic, but U.S. Catholics overall are largely optimistic about their church and its leaders, a new survey finds.
FaithDispatches
Michael J. O’Loughlin
Weddings historically had served as an opportunity to “evangelize and re-engage” young couples, but that chance was being lost when brides and grooms bypass the church altogether when planning their ceremony.
FaithDispatches
Michael J. O’Loughlin
While the Diocese of Providence flies relatively under the radar, it gained national attention in recent years in part because of the outspokenness of its outgoing bishop, Thomas Tobin.
Silhouette of man sitting on rock near water during sunset
FaithScripture Reflections
Michael J. O’Loughlin
A Reflection for Wednesday of the Third Week of Easter, by Michael O’Loughlin
white and purple boxes of the drug mifepristone
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Michael J. O’Loughlin
In recent weeks, the battle over abortion focused on mifepristone, a drug used in more than half of all abortions in the United States and which can also be used following a miscarriage.
Arts & CultureBooks
Isaac Fitzgerald’s collection of essays Dirtbag, Massachusetts: A Confessional isn’t a Catholic memoir. Except when it is.
several people including joe biden walk out of a church building and are greeted by two priests in robes
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Michael J. O’Loughlin
President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and First Lady Jill Biden donated $20,180 to charity in 2022 to 20 charities, including several Catholic parishes.
seven young people sit around in chairs talking to each other in a courtyard area inside a building
FaithDispatches
Michael J. O’Loughlin
With church leaders slated to meet in October for the next phase of the Synod on Synodality, the bishops conferences of the U.S. and Canada released a report summarizing the virtual meetings conducted with lay and ordained Catholics earlier this year.
an illustration of a broken piggy bank spilling coins on to a church against a green background
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Michael J. O’LoughlinChristopher Parker
Defenders of bankruptcy say it gives organizations a fair way to distribute assets to those seeking compensation. Some critics argue that the process allows church leaders to hide assets, especially real estate.
Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi stands in front on the U.S. Capitol
FaithDispatches
Michael J. O’Loughlin
Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi cited the Gospel of Matthew as the motivation for her focus on social justice issues and said that U.S. bishops have focused too narrowly on abortion at the expense of other societal challenges.