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November 2013

November 23, 2013

How Catholic was JFK?

A fascinating look at his faith, from CNN's Belief blog: When John F. Kennedy was...

November 15, 2013

Sarah Palin apologizes for comments on Pope Francis

Following up on her remarks earlier this week, she posted this statement on her Facebook...

November 15, 2013

The next Catholic president?

The prognostication begins, over at PolitickerNJ: New Jersey in November 2013 is inundated by images...

November 14, 2013

Biden to Catholic clergy on immigration: “You guys have to show up.”

From Politico: Vice President Joe Biden’s message to immigration reform advocates: Don’t let your issue...

November 06, 2013

White House celebrates Diwali

Some around the Internets are shocked, simply shocked, that the Obamas did this. (Read some comments...

November 04, 2013

Maine Catholic congressman declares he’s gay

Details: Rep. Mike Michaud (D-Maine) announced he’s gay in an Op-Ed article published by Maine newspapers Monday,...

October 2013

October 21, 2013

Lawsuit accuses Obama administration of “conscious strategy to marginalize” Catholic religious views

Details: The Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., is arguing in a new lawsuit that the Obama administration is...

October 18, 2013

George H.W. Bush donates socks for Catholic fundraiser

Details: Former President George H.W. Bush says his wife is getting fed up with his...

October 17, 2013

Meet Ken Hackett: State Department releases short YouTube video introducing new ambassador to Holy See

Check out this profile of the diplomat, just posted on the State Department YouTube page...

October 10, 2013

Some advice on the shutdown from the bishops

Sister Mary Ann Walsh from the USCCB blogs: As the government shutdown continues, it may...

October 02, 2013

Obama “hugely impressed” with Pope Francis

To me, the fact that he's impressed isn't as surprising as the fact that a...

September 2013

September 05, 2013

Dolan to Obama on Syria: “Our focus is on saving lives by ending this conflict, not fueling it”

The USCCB president has written a letter to the U.S. president: September 4, 2013 President...

July 2013

July 27, 2013

R.I.P., Lindy Boggs

The history-making congresswoman and former US ambassador to the Vatican—also the mother of Cokie Roberts—has...

July 25, 2013

Should Priests Endorse Candidates?

With all the frenzy about the unfortunately-named Anthony Weiner, it can be easy to forget that...

July 21, 2013

Great Moments in Journalism: MSNBC Host Wears Tampon Earrings

Details: On her MSNBC show Sunday, Melissa Harris-Perry introduced a new type of jewelry inspired...

July 04, 2013

Religion in America in 1776

An interesting look back: When the Declaration of Independence was drafted on July 4, 1776,...

July 03, 2013

Video: Protestors Chanting “Hail, Satan” at Texas Abortion Rally—UPDATED

Seriously? Yes. This is what we have come to. Details: The same orange-clad abortion rights...

June 2013

June 26, 2013

What Did Obama Really Say Today About Churches and Gay Marriage?

Elizabeth Scalia has some strong ideas on the topic, and quotes the White House statement: ...

June 23, 2013

Jimmy Carter Links Catholic All-Male Priesthood to “Human Rights Abuse”

From an interview with TIME magazine: I think there’s a slow, very slow, move around...

June 21, 2013

Catholic League: “Reaction by Conservatives to Obama’s Speech in Ireland is Simply Insane”

The statement, which may surprise some people, from Bill Donohue: There are plenty of reasons...

June 14, 2013

Obama Nominates Former CRS Head as Vatican Ambassador

Details from David Gibson: President Obama on Friday nominated Ken Hackett, former head of Catholic...

June 13, 2013

Pelosi Defends Late-Term Abortion as “Sacred Ground”

Details, from ABC News: House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi today bickered with a conservative reporter...

June 13, 2013

White House “Strongly Objects” to Amendment Protecting Religious Liberty for Soldiers

Details: Breitbart News reported last week that Rep. John Fleming (R-LA) passed an amendment in the House...

June 12, 2013

In First, Senator Delivers Speech in Spanish on Senate Floor—and the Jesuits Played a Role

From the New York Times: When Senator Tim Kaine, Democrat of Virginia, took the Senate floor...

June 11, 2013

2016: Hillary vs. a Catholic?

An interesting observation: Imagine this: It's February 10, 2016 and there is a double-header debate...

June 06, 2013

Walking the Walk: Catholic NFL Star Declines Invitation to the White House Because of Obama Abortion Stance

Details from Sports Illustrated: Retired Ravens center Matt Birk spoke out Thursday morning on Minnesota’s...

May 2013

May 31, 2013

Meet a Pro-Life Democrat: Patheos’ Rebecca Hamilton Profiled by CNS

Behold: Oklahoma State Rep. Rebecca Hamilton sees no conflict between her pro-life views as a Catholic...

May 27, 2013

Canadian Court Rules Catholic Mayor Can Offer Prayer Before Meetings

I wonder if this idea would fly in the United States: A Catholic mayor in...

May 24, 2013

The Language of Our Time: The Disappearance of Words Like “Conscience” and “Compassion”

Some days back, David Brooks in the New York Times took note of words that...

May 19, 2013

“Cardinal Dolan Would Not, Did Not, Suggest Governor Cuomo Might Not Be a Catholic in Good Standing…”

Details: After New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan appeared to suggest during a radio interview this week that...