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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.
FaithNews
Much of the business appears to be routine, though the bishops as a body have been vocal in recent months about a range of political and social issues, as well as internal church politics, that are sure to come up during the meeting.
Politics & SocietyNews
The bishops said the tax proposal “appears to be the first federal income tax modification in American history that will raise income taxes on the working poor while simultaneously providing a large tax cut to the wealthy."
Politics & SocietyDispatches
There are signs that at least among some U.S. Catholic bishops, statements of grief and sorrow are being backed up with pledges to push for legislative action on guns.
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Mr. Colbert’s words called to mind Pope Francis’ critique of the arms industry.
Politics & SocietyNews
The governor used his visit to Rome to say that the world is facing bigger challenges in addressing climate change than one president.
Politics & SocietyNews
At least 20 people were killed in a Texas church on Sunday.
Politics & SocietyNews
In its tax overhaul, GOP includes a repeal of a rule that limits the political speech of churches in exchange for tax-exemption.
FaithDispatches
Church officials in Chicago say that revelations regarding other fraudulent cases could be forthcoming, a prospect that both the archdiocese and victim advocates say will be a disservice to genuine victims.
Politics & SocietyDispatches
The cardinal's pastoral letter is among the most high-profile responses from a Catholic leader to continued racial unrest.
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Cardinal Timothy Dolan said New York City is “stunned and horrified” by what police said was an act of terror on a Manhattan bicycle trail, in which at least eight people were killed and several more injured.