Politics
The Latest
Bishops' spokesman urges more humane immigration policy
President Barack Obama’s recent action on immigration may indicate a move towards a better approach to immigration, a policy expert... Read more
Speaker Boehner invites Pope Francis to address Congress
Speaker of the House John Boehner has extended an open invitation to Pope Francis to address a joint meeting of... Read more
Belgium becomes first country to legalize child euthanasia
In a law passed in Belgium’s parliament yesterday, the country has become the first to legalize the euthanasia of minors,... Read more
Economy dominates 2014 State of the Union address
Economic inequality was a major focus of U.S. President Barack Obama’s 2014 State of the Union address, delivered Jan. 28... Read more
Pope, Hollande discuss positive role of religion in society
During Pope Francis’ meeting with French president Francois Hollande on Friday, the two discussed an array of topics concerning human... Read more
US budget plan compromise met with mixed reception
A federal budget framework resulting from dialogue and compromise in Washington, D.C., drew both praise and caution from the head... Read more
Pope calls faithful to pray, participate actively in politics
Catholics should not be indifferent to politics, Pope Francis said, but should offer their suggestions, as well as prayers that... Read more
Economy, politics must serve man, Pope tells G8
In a message to Britain’s Prime Minister David Cameron, Pope Francis underscored that the “material and spiritual welfare” of every... Read more
New academic post aims to renew Africa's political culture
Cardinal Robert Sarah, the president of Benin and officials from the Pontifical Lateran University presented a new chair whose goal... Read more
Six-figure grant to Catholics United tried to recruit clergy
The education fund of Catholics United, a Democrat-leaning group that has clashed with the bishops on several prominent issues, received... Read more
Politicians react to Pope's retirement with surprise, thanksgiving
Political leaders in the United States offered their prayers and respect upon learning of Pope Benedict XVI’s decision to retire... Read more
Irish pro-lifers: abortion legislation will have election consequences
Pro-life leaders in Ireland have warned that the Fine Gael-run government’s introduction of legislation to legalize abortion will have consequences... Read more
Pro-life leaders ask GOP to stand strong on abortion
Top pro-life advocates are calling on the Republican Party to maintain its pro-life stance despite calls from some to back... Read more
Speaker will connect national debt, anti-family hostility
A Denver-area Catholic commentator sees a connection between the national debt crisis and the “growing hostility to faith, family and... Read more
Pope says Christians politicians must be prophetic voices for dignity
Pope Benedict XVI is encouraging Christian politicians to be prophetic voices in promoting the dignity of every human being. Read more
Sebelius called upon to resign after violating federal law
A federal investigative agency has determined that Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius has violated federal law by... Read more
Abortion rhetoric at DNC criticized for failure to respect women
Through the use of degrading language and extreme claims, speakers at the Democratic National Convention failed to respect women, said... Read more
Mexican bishops call for end to presidential election feud
The Bishops of Mexico have urged the country’s political parties to accept a court decision upholding the results of the... Read more
Public frustration prompts new campaign for political civility
With nearly 80 percent of U.S. residents expressing frustration over the tone of political discourse, the Knights of Columbus have... Read more
Former spy's Congress bid fueled by her Catholic faith
Leah Campos Schandlbauer, a Catholic mother of four, hopes to represent Arizona in the U.S. Congress, after serving the country... Read more
