Cardinal Dolan congratulates Obama, urges he give priority to vulnerable
"The people of our country have again entrusted you with a great responsibility," Dolan said in a letter to the president Wednesday.
Politics
Washington watchdog group asks IRS to probe Catholic bishops
A public watchdog group charges the USCCB with politicking on behalf of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, and it wants the IRS to explore revoking the hierarchy's tax-exempt status.
Dolan to Obama: Protect poor, immigrant, religious freedom
The bishops "offer our prayers that God will give you strength and wisdom to meet the difficult challenges that face America," Dolan wrote.
Missouri ad seeks to simplify contraception mandate
The Catholic dioceses of Missouri are running television ads advocating against the contraceptive coverage mandated by the Obama administration's health care reform.
Things that come to mind when politicians talk about jobs
Viewpoint: Mitt Romney says he will create more jobs, but how can that help those working 80 hours a week at minimum wage?
Editorial: Extreme voices lead to politicized church
Editorial: When the bishops meet next month, they ought to ponder whether their actions during this election season were useful or shrill.
Catholics’ last pitch for Obama
Catholic scholars and political activists Ed Gaffney, Douglas W. Kmiec and Patrick Whelan wrote America Undecided: Why Obama Deserves a Second Term as a final attempt to persuade wavering Catholics that President Obama is our best hope to address a Catholic social agenda in the next four years. One has to wonder why it came so late in the election cycle — the publishing date was Oct.
Maryland Catholic fights for legal recognition of same-sex marriage
There are many reasons Ryan Sattler supports Maryland’s ballot referendum on marriage equality. But first on his list is his sister Mary.
IRS not investigating church politicking
Despite regulations that prohibit religious groups from overtly stepping into electoral politics for fear of losing their tax-exempt status, the Internal Revenue Service hasn't been investigating politicking by them for the past three years, The Associated Press reported this weekend.
Following a 2009 federal court order requiring the IRS to clarify its procedures for investigating such matters, the agency has since held those audits "in abeyance," according to an IRS official.
Drone technology raises questions on evolving nature of war and its conduct
In the debates leading up to Tuesday's election, both candidates agreed on the addition of drones to our arsenal and how they are used.
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In This Issue
May 24-June 6, 2013
- The paradox of Pope Francis
- Editorial: Questions linger after dynamic sisters' meeting
- [Coming Soon] Name your treasure and pass it on
- [Print Edition Only] Special Section: Family Life
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