“The bishops of the United States teach that the Church cannot champion any candidate or party. I hold to that,” said Denver’s Archbishop Golka.
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Court allows multifaith challenge of Trump administration policy to permit ICE arrests at churches
by Kate Scanlonby Kate Scanlon“It is an important victory for the millions of people of faith represented by the 27 Jewish and Christian denominations and organizations.”
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Archbishop Coakley: Botched execution, proposed livestream reveal ‘inhumanity’ of death penalty
by Kate Scanlonby Kate Scanlon“This is not easy work, in part because so many people feel that prisoners facing death have entirely forfeited their human dignity and right to life.”
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Catholic groups raise alarm about DOJ guidance on institutionalizing persons with disabilities
by Kate Scanlonby Kate Scanlon“We urge Congress to do everything in its power to affirm the rights of persons living with disabilities to flourish in their families and communities.”
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About economic justice for all — what should that look like? On Nov. 13, 1986, the U.S. Catholic bishops proposed their own answer — but is an update overdue?
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Trump administration extends TPS for Ukraine, Sudan, but uncertainty remains
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe Trump administration on Oct. 18 extended protections from deportation to people from Ukraine and Sudan, allowing them to continue living legally in the U.S. for now.
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Washington Letter: Catholic voters likely reflect broader voter trends, with unique factors
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonAhead of the midterms, analysts said polling data shows Catholic voters reflect broader trends, but some unique factors may contribute to their voting behavior.
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Trump calls off Hegseth plan to livestream execution denounced by Catholic leaders
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonPresident Donald Trump on Oct. 15 called off Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s plans to livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan.
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“I wanna see Pope Leo get well,” he said to reporters on an Arizona tarmac Oct. 14.
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Catholic, evangelical leaders issue joint call for compassionate immigration reform
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonCatholic and evangelical leaders issued a historic ecumenical statement Oct. 13 as part of a joint effort to call for compassionate immigration reform.
