Catholics in the U.S. are ensnared in a political binary, but as Cardinal Michael Czerny of the Vatican dicastery for integral human development explains, church teaching about the human person can show a way forward.
Throughout the campaign, Biden was subject to criticism about his faith, with some church figures suggesting he is not a real Catholic. Yet some church observers are warning that such hostility could backfire.
We say: After four years of racism, misogyny and narcissism in the White House, we look forward to a dignified, honest leader who might restore a level of respect for the office and for our nation.
#CatholicsVote2020: In the hazy 48 hours since polls closed, most bishops have remained quiet. Yet for those who have spoken out, faith in democratic norms, protection of the marginalized, and national healing have emerged as key themes.
Michael Sean Winters rounds up political news and commentary: Advantage in drawing district lines; Latino vote in Pennsylvania; Democratic rising star in Georgia; smile-inducing news about lawyers; "American Heaven."
Commentary: Trump has assaulted workers' rights to life, limb and livelihood throughout his presidency. This should matter to Catholic voters, who have an obligation to consider a candidate's respect for the dignity of workers.
Book review: We may need to reconsider the self-exculpatory story many Catholic voters like to tell, that they are "only" voting pro-life and not colluding in racism when they vote in tandem with white evangelicals.
Dubbed "Not Our Faith," the new super PAC plans to roll out six-figure TV and digital ads focused on Christian voters‚ particularly the evangelical and Catholic voters who helped power Trump to victory in 2016.
"One very sad dimension of the election cycle we are witnessing," said San Diego Bishop Robert McElroy, is "the public denial of candidates' identity as Catholics because of a specific policy position they have taken."
