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Msgr. William Koenig, vicar for clergy for the Diocese of Rockville Centre, N.Y., is seen celebrating Mass at St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre Jan. 27, 2019. Pope Francis appointed him bishop of the Diocese of Wilmington, Del., April 30, 2021. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)
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Monsignor William Koenig said he was open to having a conversation with the president and that as a bishop, he is called to teach “the fullness and the beauty of the Catholic faith.”
Politics & SocietyNews Analysis
Robert David Sullivan
While the overall child poverty rate may be historically low after a recovery from the pandemic, there are more specific measures of economic vulnerability for children that are still alarming.
Politics & SocietyNews Analysis
Bill McCormick, S.J.
But critics say the president’s talk about human dignity rings hollow when he is using his office to advance the greatest social injustice in America since slavery—abortion—in the next moment.
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Our readers
Yesterday the AP reported the U.S. bishops plan to vote on a document that would make clear to President Biden that he must choose between receiving Communion and advocating for abortion. Our readers had some thoughts.
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Michael J. O’Loughlin
As President Biden marks 100 days in office on Thursday, leaders of Catholic organizations say that they are grateful for signs of progress but caution that more is needed to fulfill campaign promises.
President Joe Biden leaves Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Washington after Mass Jan. 24, 2021. (CNS photo/Erin Scott, Reuters)
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Ellen K. Boegel
If Joe Biden wants his presidency to have a lasting impact on religious freedom, he and his fellow Democrats must craft legislation acceptable to Republican senators.