Consistent ethic of life
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Pope challenges narrow ‘pro-life’ view
Cardinal Blase Cupich’s decision to honour Sen. Dick Durbin drew criticism over the lawmaker’s abortion stance. Bishop Thomas Paprocki opposed the award and has denied Durbin Communion since 2004. Following the backlash, Durbin declined the honour, prompting Cupich to express sadness but respect.
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Absolutely Right
Two voices echo across time: one calling for battle, another for God’s kingdom on earth. Between them lies the clash of worldviews shaping our age, where populist leaders and faithful dreamers compete to write the story of tomorrow.
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Selective Catholicism: contradictions of faith and politics
Catholic social teaching on immigrants, the poor and creation finds little space in the Catholic right. While bishops accompany immigrants to hearings and teach about environmental stewardship, many Catholics dismiss such concerns as “radical left politics,” narrowing faith to partisan agendas.
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