We need more faithful Catholics running for office and more outreach to Catholic voters.

"You can accomplish a lot more by inviting folks of different political loyalties to an uplifting evening, rather than in closing the door to them."

U.S. voters—especially evangelicals—appear to have vanquished their inner Puritan and are now far more accepting of sinning politicians.

While Democratic presidential nominees have become almost invincible among the highly educated urbanites, Republicans have increased their margins among white voters in more rural areas.

Tobin warns against "atmosphere of fear" in Notre Dame speech, says people of faith must fight unjust policies.

Politicians, their staffs and volunteers should reflect our best aspirations as citizens," he said.