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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.
FaithExplainer
When a pope issues a document “motu proprio,” it means he does so by his own motivation, and it can mean a significant change to church law.
FaithDispatches
Due to “increasing negative feedback from various social media sites, the decision was made to withdraw the invitation extended to Father Martin.”
Politics & SocietyNews
Mrs. Clinton writes that a TED Talk given by Pope Francis earlier this year helped her move beyond anger following her unexpected loss to Donald Trump.
FaithDispatches
Cardinal Cupich said the pope is making clear that Vatican II documents are authoritative and permanent.
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Mr. Bannon said he believes the Catholic Church has been “terrible” to Mr. Trump on the issue of immigration.
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Three Democratic senators had pointed questions about the Catholic faith of judicial nominee Amy Coney Barrett.
Politics & SocietyNews
Former White House Chief Strategist Stephen K. Bannon believes the Catholic Church has been “terrible” to Mr. Trump on the issue of immigration, accusing bishops of supporting immigrants out of “economic interest.”
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Back in 1991, close to nine in 10 Catholics in the United States were white. Today, that number is down to 55 percent—and that percentage will continue to drop.
FaithDispatches
In an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal, the Cardinal Sarah says the church must proclaim that homosexuality is “at odds with nature.”
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Proponents say the program will help to provide scholarships for 6,000 to 10,000 students in religious and other private schools statewide.