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Catholic voters split on key issues
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
A new survey is out about Catholics and the upcoming election — and this one may of particular interest because it was sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. From USA TODAY: U.S. Catholic voters are split on the issues of abortion and same-sex marriage between those who attend church at least twice a month and…
106-year-old nun endorses Obama
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
It turns out one of the oldest Americans who will be voting this November is a nun. She’ll be exercising her own Faithful Citizenship — but not in a way that some bishops might like. From Reuters: A 106-year-old American nun who became a minor celebrity after she appeared on television saying she is voting…
Barack’s bishop
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
Yes, there is one who is a fairly vocal supporter of the Illinois senator. But he’s not an American. He’s Archbishop John Onaiyekan of Abuja, in Africa. Rocco has the scoop, and this quote: “Of course I believe that abortion is wrong, that it’s killing innocent life,” he said. “I also believe, however, that those…
Sarah Palin’s bully pulpit
By
Deacon Greg Kandra
As the election heads into the home stretch, the Associated Press dug up these interesting nuggets about Sarah Palin’s tenure in Alaska, particularly in the realm of religion: The camera closes in on Sarah Palin speaking to young missionaries, vowing from the pulpit to do her part to implement God’s will from the governor’s office.…
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