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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.
FaithDispatches
Michael J. O’Loughlin
Catholicism’s decline was especially noticeable in Quebec, the French-speaking and historically Catholic province where secularism is considered a key cultural value.
A man prays after receiving Communion during Mass at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in New York City Oct. 11, 2022. The service preceded a eucharistic procession through Midtown Manhattan to St. Patrick's Cathedral, where New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan led Benediction. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)
FaithNews
Michael J. O’Loughlin
New data offers insight into the beliefs of U.S. Catholics ahead of the midterm elections, with differences among white and Hispanic Catholics .
FaithDispatches
Michael J. O’Loughlin
A new study on the well-being of U.S. Catholic priests found that most support a zero-tolerance policy against child sex abuse but do not trust that their bishop would support them in the face of a false allegation.
person walking dog on a bridge
FaithScripture Reflections
Michael J. O’Loughlin
Checking in with a friend or passing on a kind word will make us far richer—and happier—than anything being shown to me in a targeted Instagram post.
in ten photos, Archbishop Timothy Broglio; Archbishop Paul Coakley; Bishop Frank Caggiano; Bishop Michael Burbidge; Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone; Archbishop Paul Etienne;  Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller; Bishop Daniel Flores; Archbishop William Lori; and Bishop Kevin Rhoades
FaithDispatches
Michael J. O’Loughlin
When the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops meets this November to elect a new president, it will be the first time in several decades that the race is wide open.
Parishioners hold up their hands in a blessing at the final Mass celebrated by the Paulists at Ohio State, July 31 (photo: ) 
FaithFeatures
Michael J. O’Loughlin
On July 31, the Paulists celebrated their last Mass at the Ohio State University. The anger and disappointment expressed by some points to challenging questions about the role of campus ministry centers.
Tear gas is released into a crowd of demonstrators protesting the 2020 election results at the U.S. Capitol in Washington Jan. 6, 2021. President Donald Trump was impeached for a second time in his presidency Jan. 13, charged with "incitement of insurrection" for protesters' attack on the Capitol. (CNS photo/Shannon Stapleton, Reuters)
Politics & SocietyNews
Michael J. O’Loughlin
“Catholics must not be silent in the face of growing threats to voters, fair elections and democratic principles,” according to Faith in Public Life.
people standing around a large pride flag of many colors in belgium in may 2018
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Michael J. O’Loughlin
Belgian bishops have created a prayer liturgy for same-sex couples, which cites Pope Francis' "The Joy of Love," and states that same-sex relationships can be a source of joy.
the white house and lawn with yellow leaves on the grass, a large red ribbon hangs in a loop shape to memorialize world aids day in december
Politics & SocietyNews
Michael J. O’Loughlin
A federal judge has ruled that employers need not provide insurance that covers PrEP on religious grounds. Catholic ethicists say that PrEP is morally acceptable, especially for at-risk patients.
Politics & SocietyNews
Michael J. O’Loughlin
Indigenous groups have pressured Catholic leaders to denounce a series of papal bulls dating back to the 15th century that granted the monarchs of Portugal and Spain the right to colonize non-Christian lands.