An abundant worldview leads to shared prosperity
Viewpoint: Any politician who wants the support of the AFL-CIO must answer this question: Will you choose a world of scarcity or one of abundance?
Politics
Can Hillary Clinton finally close the 'God gap'?
Democrats have a chance to close the so-called "God gap" -- the dynamic that has seen regular worshippers picking Republican candidates far more than they do Democrats.
Pre-DNC march pleads for clean energy path to better health
The March for a Clean Energy Revolution held Sunday in Philadelphia ahead of the Democratic National Convention touted far more than a nationwide swap in fuel sources. The demonstration also voiced a plea for an economy for life, more and better jobs, and health and well-being for people of all ages.
With Philadelphia temperatures in the high 90s, faith groups and farmworkers and more assembled for the march at City Hall, carrying hand-painted banners down Market Street and ending their demonstration a mile away at Independence Hall.
The 2016 Catholic vote
Hispanic Catholics, a rapidly growing segment in the church, favor Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump as president by more than a 3-to-1 margin, according to the Pew Research Center.
Gathering discusses Americans' lost confidence
Gallup poll shows Americans' confidence in all institutions has continued to bottom out; confidence in newspapers and organized religion is at record lows.
5 faith facts about Dem. VP pick Tim Kaine, a Jesuit-educated Catholic
Kaine, a U.S. Senator and former governor of Virginia, was announced Friday night as presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton's running mate.
Republican platform: Government is still the problem
Faith and Justice: The Republican Party platform emphasizes less government programs, less regulations and less taxes.
The second night at the GOP convention
Distinctly Catholic: Gov. Chris Christie's speech, like most of the second night of the Republican National Convention, was an exercise in divisive, rhetorical hyperventilation.
Priest's prayer reminds GOP convention of importance of all human life
Msgr. Kieran Harrington's invocation on the opening night of the Republican National Convention included a request that deliberations "might be earnest and fruitful."
The first night at the GOP convention
Distinctly Catholic: The evident aim of the first night of the Republican National Convention was to scare the American people. It worked, but not how organizers may have intended.
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In This Issue
September 9-22, 2016
- Editorial: Make action on poverty a national priority
- Music provides a deeper sense of promise
- SNAP concerned with survivor confidentiality after judge's sanctions
- Special Section (subscribers only): Health & Well-Being