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Politics & SocietyShort Take
J. Kevin Appleby
While some like to talk about Benedict being “conservative” and Francis “liberal,” they both have strongly upheld Catholic teaching on migration.
President Joe Biden holds up his pen after signing 8nto law the Respect for Marriage Act, a landmark bill protecting same-sex marriage, on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington Dec. 13, 2022. (CNS photo/Kevin Lamarque, Reuters)
Politics & SocietyNews Analysis
Robert David Sullivan
The Respect for Marriage Act upholds a principle that most Americans can agree on: We are not going back to the 1950s.
USA flag on man's shoulder
Politics & SocietyNews Analysis
Robert David Sullivan
The editors have put together this guide to some of the most important issues facing voters this fall, with a focus on how Catholics can make choices that respect life and consider the common good.
biden leaves a church and shakes the hand of a priest in green ordinary time vestments
Politics & SocietyShort Take
Sam Sawyer, S.J.
Joe Biden’s call to codify Roe might help elect Democrats, but it will not help us resolve our differences on the issue, nor is it really meant to do so.
joe biden stands while giving his speech on maga republicans, the background behind him is red with an american flag
Politics & SocietyYour Take
Our readers
While welcoming Mr. Biden’s message, Matt Malone, S.J., argued that it did little to sway Americans who voted for Donald Trump in 2020. Here are readers' responses.
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Politics & SocietyShort Take
Robert David Sullivan
Republicans were as likely as Democrats to say that democracy is in trouble. Does this mean we have achieved a consensus without realizing it?