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America hasn’t always been kind to Catholic presidential candidates

In fact, Biden is counting on his Catholicism to be a boon to his campaign — but that hasn’t always been the case for Catholic presidential hopefuls.

Our church met in person. Then the police came by. And said ‘well done’

The officer arrived to see our youth group meeting safely outside, socially distanced and wearing masks. He commended the group and its leaders and told them to proceed.

Hospital ends man’s COVID-19 treatment due to his disability

Michael Hickson, a man paralyzed three years ago after suffering a cardiac arrest, died June 11 after St. David's South Austin Medical Center in Texas ended his treatment for COVID-19 due to his disability.

Pandemic leads churches to celebrate motherhood creatively this Sunday Alejandra Molina undefined

To Cyrus-Franklin, being able to worship with his mother is an example of how COVID-19 "has created a whole different opportunity for us to collaborate and share in ministry together."

Pope Francis helps a small trans community financially struggling due to the pandemic

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Last week, Pope Francis supported a small transgender community near Rome, some of whose members have been struggling financially due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Four Catholic solutions to toxic politics

As the only major denomination with almost equal numbers of Republicans and Democrats, the Catholic Church is in a unique position to respond to today's toxic politics.

Faith leaders offer mixed response after missile strike kills Iranian commander

Prominent clergy of all stripes called on people of faith to pray to avoid war in the Middle East.

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