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Michael J. O’Loughlin
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.
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Articles by Michael J. O’Loughlin
Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, who is president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, center, speaks on June 14 during the opening of the bishops' annual spring assembly in Indianapolis. (CNS photo/Sean Gallagher, The Criterion)
FaithDispatches
Updates from the U.S. bishops' meeting: Repealing Obamacare will hurt the poor
Michael J. O’Loughlin
Live updates from Indianapolis as the bishops gather for their annual spring meeting.
Atlanta Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, center, and other prelates applaud on Nov. 14 after an address by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States, during the annual fall general assembly of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in Baltimore. (CNS photo/Bob Roller)
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What you need to know about this year's Catholic bishops’ meeting
Michael J. O’Loughlin
Some of the issues on the bishops’ agenda—immigration and health care specifically—have already caused a great deal of tension between the White House and Catholic leaders.
The Rev. Kazimierz Bem greets worshippers leaving First Church in Marlborough, Mass., following an ecumenical prayer service on June 3 (Photo: First Church/Barbara Parente).
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Following Pope Francis, Catholics and Protestants in the U.S. mark the Reformation
Michael J. O’Loughlin
“We know what our traditions, we know what our differences are, but we also know what unites us.”
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence gestures as he speaks during the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast June 6 in Washington. (CNS photo/Bob Roller)
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Mike Pence tells Catholics at prayer breakfast they have an ally in President Trump
Michael J. O’Loughlin
The vice president highlighted the administration's initiatives to promote religious freedom and protect human life.
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Pope Francis is the most-followed world leader on Twitter—but Trump is closing in.
Michael J. O’Loughlin
Watch out Pope Francis, President Trump is coming for you—at least in terms of popularity on Twitter.
[Don Goudy/ Salt + Light]
FaithNews
Canadian Catholic TV network relies on young adults to evangelize the world
Michael J. O’Loughlin
Launched in 2003, Salt & Light Media now has a new home in downtown Toronto.
FaithNews
Pope Francis and Donald Trump to meet. Here’s what you need to know.
Michael J. O’Loughlin
The pope and the president have something of a history, but do not expect fireworks.
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence addresses a July 16, 2016 news conference in New York where he was introduced as the vice presidential running mate of Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump (CNS photo/Carlo Allegri, Reuters).
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Students plan to protest Mike Pence's Notre Dame commencement address
Michael J. O’Loughlin
The protest is not designed to shut down conversation, but to prompt reflection on policies championed by Mr. Pence.
Saffron Edwards, 15, holds up a rainbow-colored umbrella during a student walkout at Dowling Catholic High School in Des Moines, Iowa. Students, alumni and supporters were protesting the school’s decision not to hire a gay teacher in April 2015. (AP Photo/The Des Moines Register, Michael Zamora)
FaithDispatches
U.S. church wrestles with changing attitudes, pastoral practice toward L.G.B.T. Catholics
Michael J. O’Loughlin
Despite shifting views among average Catholics, advocates for L.G.B.T. people say the church can still feel unwelcoming. Church teaching that homosexual acts are “intrinsically disordered” has not changed.
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and his wife Callista at the presidential Inauguration on Jan. 20. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
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Callista Gingrich picked as U.S. ambassador to the Vatican
Michael J. O’Loughlin
The wife of former House Speaker Newt Gingrich will have to manage an awkward relationship between the White House and the Vatican.