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Behind Vance's conversion to Catholicism

Bradley Onishi explores Vance's conversion to Catholicism and the belief that big government could be good

Salon

Childless women − cat ladies or not − have long played key roles in the Catholic Church

Since JD Vance became the Republican vice presidential nominee, his record has come under intense scrutiny. In a 2021 interview, for example, Vance criticized Vice President Kamala Harris as “one of a bunch of childless cat ladies” who lived “miserable lives” and were forcing their misery on the rest of…

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Apache Christ Painting Sparks Cultural And Spiritual Conflict

Controversy at St. Joseph Apache Mission over the removal of sacred Indigenous objects sparks community outrage and calls for reconciliation.

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Hillbilly Elegy: JD Vance’s ‘remarkable, if maudlin’ memoir doesn’t mirror his current politics, but offers clues

When JD Vance stood to accept the vice-presidential nomination for the Republican Party, what struck me was his physical resemblance to Donald Trump’s sons. This is not surprising: Donald Jr had been his most active supporter. The best way to understand Trump’s choice is as a continuation of dynastic politics,…

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JD Vance On Why He Didn't Convert To Catholicism Sooner And Why St. Augustine Is His Patron Saint

Vance is a previous critic of Trump but has since shifted to become one of his most vocal supporters in Congress, earning him the nomination as a Vice Presidential candidate.

International Business Times UK

The Vatican is cracking down on miracles. Here are the new rules for ‘supernatural’ occurrences

New norms for differentiating supernatural phenomena from the natural within Roman Catholicism took effect on May 19.

The Conversation

Why Kansas City Chiefs kicker’s speech embraced at Benedictine College’s commencement

Harrison Butker may have stirred controversy for his proclamations of conservative politics and Catholicism, but he received a standing ovation at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas

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Religious Diversity Flourishes In Cuba After Decades Of Suppression

Explore Cuba's diverse religious landscape, from Catholicism to Santeria to Islam, reflecting a growing religious freedom and coexistence of different faiths.

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For many Missouri Catholics, abortion rights means choosing between faith, politics

The state is shaping up to be big battleground over abortion rights in November. Research shows a majority of U.S. Catholics supports abortion rights — even though church leadership does not.

WEKU

What Differentiates the Political Left and Right?

Matt Yglesias and Bryan Caplan offer contrasting theories. But neither fully works.

Reason

Holier than thou: The rise of Gen Z Catholicism

Can’t believe it? Don’t be a Doubting Thomas, says Emily Phillips as she digs into her own Catholic guilt with the young converts

Evening Standard

From South Asia to Mexico, from slave to spiritual icon, this woman's life is a snapshot of Spain's colonization – and the Pacific slave trade history that books often leave out

Jan. 5, 2024, marked 336 years since the passing of an extraordinary woman you have probably never heard of: Catarina de San Juan.

The Conversation

Shia LaBeouf has been confirmed into Catholic Church

‘His decision to fully enter the Church is a testament to his sincere desire to grow in his relationship with God,’ Capuchin Franciscans writes on Facebook

The Independent UK

Power and Catholicism were inseparable in Poland. The fall of populists mirrors that of priests

The success of centre-left parties follows the collapse in devotion. Like Ireland, we are loosening the church’s grip on the state, says Polish journalist and author Wojciech Orliński

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Hot-button topics may get public attention at the Vatican synod, but a more fundamental issue for the Catholic Church is at the heart of debate

High-ranking Catholics from across the globe have converged on the Vatican, where a landmark initiative is underway that will shape the future of the Catholic Church.

France 24

Pope visits Mongolia for first time amid strained relations with China, Russia

Pope Francis arrived in Mongolia on Friday morning on a visit to encourage one of the world’s smallest and newest Catholic communities.

The Guardian - UK

A culture of silence has beset Catholicism for too long

Letters: Readers respond to Georgina Lawton’s article about her decision to leave the Catholic faith behind

The Guardian - UK

Catholicism held my family in its sway for decades – but it hid from me a vital truth

A secret at the heart of my life was never addressed. Then meeting a power-mad priest helped me realise this was no way to live, says writer Georgina Lawton

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis woos GOP Christian voters but stays tight-lipped on his own Catholic faith

The presidential campaign of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is busy courting white evangelicals – a key voting bloc for the GOP

Wales Online

Vatican targets guru who claims Virgin Mary magics them up mystic pizza

Church does not want to stop devotees praying to Mary but is determined to avoid Catholicism being hijacked by fraudsters

Wales Online

What is the Oil of Chrism?

The chrism oil which will be used to anoint the King during his Coronation is vegan friendly

The Independent UK

The most controversial Met Gala themes of all time

From punk and China to Catholicism and Karl Lagerfeld

Inverse

I Thought I Was Done With Catholicism. Then I Watched 'Mrs. Davis.'

The Peacock series is bonkers, but paints a unique perspective on Catholicism I had never seen before.

The Independent UK

The most controversial Met Gala themes of all time

From punk and China to Catholicism and Karl Lagerfeld

The Conversation

What's going on when the Virgin Mary appears and statues weep? The answers aren't just about science or the supernatural

Claims of appearances of the Virgin Mary and weeping statues have been common in Catholicism. And now they’re going to get a closer look – but on a worldwide scale.

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