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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.
Signs Of the Times
Michael J. O’Loughlin
Democrats for Life may have lost the battle, but they’re hoping to win the war, as they see the party’s future inextricably linked to how well it carves out room for individuals opposed to abortion.Democratic Party leaders meeting in Orlando, Fla., on July 10 advanced a draft of its 2016
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Michael J. O’Loughlin
The Johnson Amendment currently prohibits churches from engaging in overt political activity.
In All Things
Michael J. O’Loughlin
The appointment comes about three months after the former head of CNS was forced to step down.
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, accompanied by his wife Karen, waves as they leave a meeting with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at Trump Tower in New York, Friday, July 15, 2016. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
FaithDispatches
Michael J. O’Loughlin
Pence, long described as a culture warrior, nonetheless supports many issues important to some Catholics.
Dispatches
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“The darkness of violence cannot dim the light of humanity’s highest aspirations to live in peace,” Archbishop Joseph Kurtz said, offering prayers for the dead and wounded.
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton Speaks at the Old State House in Springfield, Ill., Wednesday, July 13, 2016. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Dispatches
Michael J. O’Loughlin
A new poll finds that U.S. Catholics support Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump by almost 20 percentage points
Kim Daniels gives a presentation on communications during the Catholic Media Conference in Denver in this June 19, 2013, file photo. (CNS photo/Nancy Phelan Wiechec)
Dispatches
Michael J. O’Loughlin
Kim Daniels will attend meetings in Rome and offer advice as the Vatican seeks to reform its sprawling communications apparatus
Dispatches
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Castile’s mother, Valerie, requested that the service be held at the cathedral as a way for “people to come together in a new way."
Dispatches
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After an unsuccessful effort to get delegates to amend the platform language on abortion, Kristen Day said she will urge party leaders to look beyond winning the White House.
Dispatches
Michael J. O’Loughlin
“Please pray for the police officers shot in Dallas, & for the souls & families of Philando Castile & Alton Sterling,” Farrell posted last night.