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Where do the candidates stand?

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What role will religion play in 2010 election?

This article has free access for all visitors. By Russell Shaw. Religious Americans anxiously await to see which religious voice will carry the most weight in political discourse this November

What an Obama presidency means for Catholics

This article has free access for all visitors. By Russell Shaw. Democratic senator's victory puts pro-lifers on the defensive, highlights Church divisions

Votes that count

Editorial

The end is near, maybe

By Greg Erlandson. Amid the apocalyptic rhetoric, we can make one prediction: The future will need redeeming

Same-sex marriage initiatives

By Valerie Schmalz. Bishop foresees government attempts to marginalize the Church

Remembering to prepare for Nov. 4 with prayer

Openers by John Norton

Race teaches three lessons on Catholic voting

By Russell Shaw. It turns out the faithful aren't the monolithic voting bloc pundits proclaim them to be

Pro-life: issues defeated, candidates elected

The impact of recent elections may reach past Congress and into the U.S. Supreme Court.

Priest gains seat, loses his ministry in election

A Canadian clergyman who defied Church law by seeking political office has lost his sacramental faculties

Presidential campaigns fueled by negativity

This article has free access for all visitors. By Scott Alessi. Mudslinging has long been an effective tactic, but does it work in 2008?

Pope Benedict searches 'for the face of the Lord'

'Jesus of Nazareth' is pontiff's first personal book since his election to the Chair of Peter.

Openers: Look at state ballot measures

Editor Gerald Korson's Openers column on the importance of looking at your voting ballot through a "lens of Catholic teaching."

Openers: A preview of U.S. bishops fall meeting

By John Norton. As this issue of the Newsweekly is hitting mailboxes and church vestibules, America’s bishops will be heading to Baltimore for their fall meeting.

Obama lost Catholic votes when bishops spoke out

This article is free for all visitors. By Mark M. Gray. Compared to 2004 election, president-elect gained fewer Catholics in six states

No room for racism

By Msgr. Owen F. Campion. Ethnic background of presidential candidates shouldn't be among issues for Catholic voters

Meet Paraguay's president-elect, a Catholic bishop

By Alejandro Bermudez. While 'bishop of the poor' had sought laicization before campaign, he disobeyed Vatican's order to stay out of politics

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Kenya's bishops call new constitution anti-life

By David Karanja. Despite need for check on presidential powers,contested document loosens abortion restrictions

Issues, not parties, influence Catholic voters

Free to registered users! By Mary DeTurris Poust. Pro-life concerns remain, but the war, poverty and corruption swayed the faithful this year.

Ireland swings to the left after landmark election

By Michael Kelly. Vote increases likelihood of church-state tensions over same-sex marriage, bioethics and education. (Subscription required)

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Openers by John Norton

Interpreting the results of a contentious election

Openers by John Norton

In Focus: Fear not, and step into the light of Christ

This article has free access for all visitors. By Mark Shea. Fear has been a part of the human condition for millennia, but we can defeat it by lifting up our hearts to God

In Focus: Catholic Voting: A How-To Guide

Here are steps to take to make a good decision on Election Day

Here comes everybody

By Robert P. Lockwood. Doing civic duty at evangelical church ends up reminding columnist of Church's universality

Guatemalan bishops warn of gang influence on votes

The country's narcotics trade is booming and wealthy cartels now want control of the president, government officials and local leaders

GOP front-runner courts right; Dem's undecided

Pro-life leader says McCain regularly 'led charge on other side,' while Democrats vie to be best defender of abortion

Erlandson: Why it is significant that U.S. bishops bucked tradition

This column has free access for all visitors. The bishops bucked tradition in not elevating their conference VP to the top job. Here’s what it means

Election set stage for deadlock, next campaign

This article has free access for all visitors. By Russell Shaw. Catholic swing vote again sided with the electoral victors, though turnout was down significantly over the 2008 general election

Election anger

This article has free access for all visitors. By Emily Stimpson. Author argues that Americans are losing the ability to converse civilly with one another.

Editor's Opinion: Personal Conscience

Msrg. Campion looks at Catholic candidates, Catholic voters and the gift of the Church as reflected in political situations.

Editorial: Awaken consciences

Catholics need not only to unite but also to build a broad coalition of support, including in public opinion — an especially powerful force during an election year.

Did voters throw out baby with the bath water?

Did voters throw out the baby with the bath water this month?

Courting the elusive Catholic swing vote

This article has free access for all visitors. Presidential candidates on both sides of aisle shape message to target Catholic sensibilities

Conscientious Catholics should know how to vote

Free for registered users. By Russell Shaw. Candidates' likely impact on life and family issues should be primary consideration as we head for the polls, bishops say.

Catholic voting matters

By Robert P. Lockwood. Those practicing the faith often supply the swing that can make or break candidates

Catholic social issues in election debate

Control of Congress up for grabs this fall as pro-life candidates face off in some key races

Catholic Joe Biden brings strengths, liabilities

This article has free access for all visitors. By Gerald Korson. While 'personally opposed' to abortion, senator is 'hardly heroic' on life issues

Catholic electorate different as what moves them

OSV asks voters how Church teaching influences who they support at election time.

Catholic civic duty in time of national transition

Openers by John Norton

Catholic civic duty in time of national transition

John Norton

Can Catholics come together now? Yes, we must

Openers by John Norton

Can a Catholic support a pro-choice candidate?

By Gerald Korson. Yes, but Church urges deep 'soul searching,' vigorous efforts to sway politician on abortion

California puts same-sex marriage in election spot

By Russell Shaw. The state Supreme Court's ruling upholding homosexual unions gives traditional Catholics and evangelicals a visible issue this fall

Advocating pro-life doesn't change with elections

Supporters must adjust their tactics but continue with consistent message that human life is sacred and must be defended at every stage

A time for prayer

By Greg Erlandson. In these difficult and divisive times, we Catholics need to live what we preach

A quiz for your Catholic conscience

By Russell Shaw. There are growing signs of a conscience formation deficit among U.S. Catholics. Find out how to make sure you're not among them