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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.
Syriac Bishop Barnaba Yousif Habash of Newark, N.J., speaks June 14 during the opening sesson of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' annual spring assembly in Indianapolis. (CNS photo/Natalie Hoefer, The Criterion)
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Michael J. O’Loughlin
On the same day the bishops decided to establish a permanent committee on religious liberty, they agreed to extend the work of an ad hoc committee on immigration.
People participate in a protest on Feb. 11 against U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration policy and the recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in New York City. (CNS photo/Stephanie Keith, Reuters)
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Michael J. O’Loughlin
Catholic bishops pledged to be more proactive in laying out a vision for comprehensive immigration reform.
Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, who is president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, center, speaks on June 14 during the opening of the bishops' annual spring assembly in Indianapolis. (CNS photo/Sean Gallagher, The Criterion)
FaithDispatches
Michael J. O’Loughlin
Live updates from Indianapolis as the bishops gather for their annual spring meeting.
Atlanta Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, center, and other prelates applaud on Nov. 14 after an address by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States, during the annual fall general assembly of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in Baltimore. (CNS photo/Bob Roller)
Politics & SocietyNews
Michael J. O’Loughlin
Some of the issues on the bishops’ agenda—immigration and health care specifically—have already caused a great deal of tension between the White House and Catholic leaders.
The Rev. Kazimierz Bem greets worshippers leaving First Church in Marlborough, Mass., following an ecumenical prayer service on June 3 (Photo: First Church/Barbara Parente).
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Michael J. O’Loughlin
“We know what our traditions, we know what our differences are, but we also know what unites us.”
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence gestures as he speaks during the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast June 6 in Washington. (CNS photo/Bob Roller)
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Michael J. O’Loughlin
The vice president highlighted the administration's initiatives to promote religious freedom and protect human life.
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Michael J. O’Loughlin
Watch out Pope Francis, President Trump is coming for you—at least in terms of popularity on Twitter.
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Michael J. O’Loughlin
Launched in 2003, Salt & Light Media now has a new home in downtown Toronto.
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Michael J. O’Loughlin
The pope and the president have something of a history, but do not expect fireworks.
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence addresses a July 16, 2016 news conference in New York where he was introduced as the vice presidential running mate of Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump (CNS photo/Carlo Allegri, Reuters).
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Michael J. O’Loughlin
The protest is not designed to shut down conversation, but to prompt reflection on policies championed by Mr. Pence.