Editorial: Empty gestures won't fix health care
We say: If Congress truly wanted to become a body that talks and listens, right now at this time, there is no better issue to open for discussion than health care reform.
Politics
US bishops struggle with issues in church and society
Faith and Justice: Youth, religious freedom, health care, immigration -- the bishops discussed important matters at their meeting. How much progress they made is another issue.
Early reviews negative on Senate Republicans' health care bill
Initial reaction from religious leaders was negative to the Better Care Reconciliation Act, the Senate's health care reform measure that was unveiled June 22 in "discussion draft" form by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky.
Circle of Protection condemns Trump's budget proposal
Federal budget: While the national debt needs addressing, "the most vulnerable should not carry the burden of solving this challenge," says statement from ecumenical group of Christian leaders.
Judge OKs court challenge to California's assisted suicide law
A Superior Court judge ruled June 16 that a civil rights lawsuit challenging California's assisted suicide law will go forward.
Don't overinterpret the outcome of Georgia's special election today
Distinctly Catholic: Georgia's 6th Congressional District special election is the most expensive House race in history, and democrats need to win.
Trump in announcement on Cuba policy unclear about changes he'll make
Though he said that "effective immediately, I'm canceling completely the one-sided deal with Cuba," President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. Embassy would remain open on the island.
Dewane: Church 'committed to ensuring fundamental right' to health care
U.S. bishops made it clear during their annual spring assembly that their efforts are focused on "ensuring the fundamental right of medical care" for all people.
Faith coalition takes a stand against gun violence
A coalition of 55 religious groups, Faiths United to Prevent Gun Violence, commemorates the one-year anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shooting and the two-year anniversary of the one at Mother Emanuel church.
British Christians wonder if there is room for them in politics
Concern is growing among British Christians about their place in the country's public life after Tim Farron, leader of the Liberal Democrats, resigned over his religious beliefs.
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June 16-29, 2017
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