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Bishop Zubik tells Pittsburgh Catholics he cannot tell them how to vote

Sep 24, 2020

Bishop David A. Zubik of Pittsburgh told Catholics in the diocese in a preelection message that he cannot tell them whom to vote for on Election Day.

Detail of painting by Benjamin West, "Moses Shown the Promised Land," 1801 (Metropolitan Museum of Art)

Commentary

In the 40 days till the election, we can become 'Moses-style' politicians

by Carole Ganim

Sep 24, 2020

Commentary: I would love to get a tablet with 10 clear statements, admonitions and directions, but just in case the tablet doesn't make it in time, what can I do during the next 40 days? What can we do?

Vice President Joe Biden speaks to the audience at the Special Olympics pairs ice skating competition on Feb. 12, 2009, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Matt Cilley)

Commentary

Now more than ever, America needs a leader who cares for all of us

by Mark Kennedy Shriver

Sep 24, 2020

Commentary: We can always go to another Special Olympics, we heard as we waited on the plane. Biden replied, "I gave my word that I'm going. Let's wait to see if the weather breaks. And let's get some work done while we wait."

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by Michael Sean Winters

Sep 24, 2020

Michael Sean Winters rounds up political news and commentary: KGB-quality disinformation; National Catholic Register buries the lede; culture warrior Cordileone; pitfalls of "naked ballots"; GOP somersaults.

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Bishop Zubik tells Pittsburgh Catholics he cannot tell them how to vote

In the 40 days till the election, we can become 'Moses-style' politicians

Now more than ever, America needs a leader who cares for all of us

Links for 9/24/20

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