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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.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a town hall in Sandown, N.H., on Oct. 6. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Michael J. O’Loughlin
Donald Trump is seeking to woo Catholics via a letter writing campaign.
People gather in Anaheim, Calif., for a demonstration against the death penalty Feb. 27 as part of the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress. (CNS photo/J.D. Long-Garcia, The Tidings)
Politics & SocietySigns Of the Times
Michael J. O’Loughlin
"We want to let Catholics all throughout the state know that the death penalty is not necessary to protect public safety," Tom Venzor, head of the Nebraska Catholic Conference, said at a press event on Sept. 29.
Peacekeeping Mission. Pope Francis greets the crowd before celebrating Mass at Mikheil Meskhi Stadium in Tbilisi, Georgia, on Oct. 1. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Michael J. O’Loughlin
This is the third year that the pope has been considered a strong contender for the prize, though he remains a long shot.
Republican vice-presidential nominee Gov. Mike Pence, right, and Democratic vice-presidential nominee Sen. Tim Kaine shake hands during the vice-presidential debate at Longwood University in Farmville, Va., Oct. 4 (AP Photo/David Goldman).
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Michael J. O’Loughlin
A question about the candidates' faith provoked a conversation about how political figures should balance religious beliefs in the public square.
Keep the Ban on Death Penalty. Tom Venzor, head of the Nebraska Catholic Conference, speaks at a press event in Nebraska Thursday. (Courtesy: Nebraska Catholic Conference)
Dispatches
Michael J. O’Loughlin
Nebraska voters face an electoral oddity in November; they are not being asked to repeal the death penalty, but to bring it back.
FaithDispatches
Michael J. O’Loughlin
The Pew survey finds that regular attendees of Mass are more likely to follow the church on abortion and homosexuality.
United States Secretary of State John Kerry delivers a statement following a meeting of the International Syria Support Group, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016, in New York (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow).
Dispatches
Michael J. O’Loughlin
“Religious beliefs are a powerful force in our thinking and in our work.”
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to the Economic Club of New York, Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016, in New York (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci).
Dispatches
Michael J. O’Loughlin
Joseph Cella, head of the group, called Trump "manifestly unfit to be president" in March but says he has had "a sincere change of heart and mind."
(AP photo/Evan Zucci)
Politics & Society
Michael J. O’Loughlin
Some religiously motivated voters who make the case for Trump highlight two issues: his promise to appoint pro-life judges and his commitment to religious liberty.
Signs Of the Times
Michael J. O’Loughlin
Fewer than two in 10 U.S. Catholics hold a favorable view of Muslims, and many have little understanding of the world’s second largest religion. When asked, “What is your overall impression of Muslims?” 30 percent of those Catholics polled said they held unfavorable views, 14 perce