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Michael J. O’Loughlin
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.
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Articles by Michael J. O’Loughlin
Betty Howard arranges produce at the City Greens at Midtown Center in St. Louis, June 17, 2010. The project is sponsored by Catholic Charities (CNS photo/Lisa Johnston, St. Louis Review).
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Report: Catholic groups among the wealthiest charities in the U.S.
Michael J. O’Loughlin
Catholic Charities USA came in at number five, raising about $2 billion in 2015.
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Want to see Catholic women preach? Soon you’ll be able to.
Michael J. O’Loughlin
A new website called Catholic Women Preach will publish videos of women breaking open Scripture.
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Catholic women call for expanded notion of "family values."
Michael J. O’Loughlin
The statement was signed by more than 70 women active in various Catholic ministries.
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Clinton, Trump trade jokes at Al Smith Catholic fundraiser in New York
Michael J. O’Loughlin
The candidates tried their best to inject some humor into the final stretch of a particularly rancorous campaign.
Cardinal-designate Joseph W. Tobin of Indianapolis speaks Oct. 14 at the University of Notre Dame. He discussed the history and current state of refugee resettlement in the United States. (CNS photo/Peter Ringenberg, University of Notre Dame)
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Cardinal Joseph Tobin says it’s all about listening
Michael J. O’Loughlin
The archbishop discusses his experience with Catholic sisters, thoughts on communion for divorced and remarried Catholics and more.
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New U.S. cardinal Tobin recalls clash with Trump running mate over Syrian refugees
Michael J. O’Loughlin
Tobin warns against "atmosphere of fear" in Notre Dame speech, says people of faith must fight unjust policies.
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Trump campaign pounces on Clinton advisor’s hacked email about Catholic conservatives
Michael J. O’Loughlin
“She did a big number on Catholics, a horrible number on Catholics...through her people,” Mr. Trump said.
A demonstration against the death penalty last February during the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress in Anaheim, Calif. (CNS photo/J.D. Long-Garcia, The Tidings)
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With abortion sidelined this election, some Catholics are turning to other life issues
Michael J. O’Loughlin
Some Catholics have turned their sights to other issues—euthanasia, death penalty—that are part of the church’s pro-life agenda.
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Catholic Republicans have mixed reactions to Trump’s crude talk
Michael J. O’Loughlin
President's power to pick next Supreme Court justices keep some Catholics on board the Trump campaign.
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New cardinals signal a shift away from the U.S. culture wars
Michael J. O’Loughlin
The three U.S. cardinals named by the pope signal Francis is interested in building bridges and making the church a more welcoming place.