By Catholic News Service DUBUQUE, Iowa — Rather than being denied Communion, Catholics who cause scandal in their defiance of church teaching should be allowed to receive the Eucharist as the “healing remedy” Christ gave to his followers, said Archbishop Michael O. Jackels of Dubuque. “We readily identify things like abortion and capital punishment as […]
As the church becomes more diverse, the Catholic vote becomes harder to define
Faith politics By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — In the last presidential election, some political pundits referred to the “Catholic vote,” one that predicted Donald Trump’s rise to the presidency, and one that aligned in 2016 with the voting constituency that landed him the White House: overwhelmingly white and politically conservative voters. But […]
To vote or not to vote
How are Catholics, especially in this year’s turbulent electoral climate, to respond at the polls as voters in faith? By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Hawaii Catholic Herald Candidates running for public office are heading into the homestretch of their campaigns as the U.S. general election, Nov. 8, is fast approaching. Each election brings a renewed […]