presidential elections 2016 Archives - Page 3 of 11

In surreal year, is a Catholic push for healing the last long shot?

Nov 5, 2016

The dominant trend in American sociology over the last few decades has been that Americans increasingly work, live, recreate, and even worship only with people who think like themselves. Can the Catholic church play a role in rebuilding zones of friendship across the tribal lines?

By John L. Allen Jr.

For anyone skeptical about religion, listen to Pope Francis

Nov 5, 2016

For anyone who is skeptical or worried about religion — as a potential hotbed for violence, as a means of a candidate getting elected, as the pain of youth, Pope Francis reminds of us of what it really is, which is focusing not on self but gift.

By Kathryn Jean Lopez

Nope, I can’t vote for Hillary, and I’m not voting Trump either

Nov 4, 2016

I’m not voting for Clinton or Trump, but I find the case for Clinton especially implausible — not without ignoring her platform, words, and advocacy — and because this election she’s doubled down on the party’s radical abortion agenda.

By Kathryn Jean Lopez

Not so fast: Catholic votes may be shifting to Trump

Nov 3, 2016

Despite most surveys putting Clinton solidly ahead with Catholic voters, one top daily tracking poll is now showing Trump with a lead, often by double digits. As of Nov. 2, it had Trump ahead of Clinton among Catholics by 13 percentage points – 50 percent to 37 percent.

By Crux Staff

A Catholic may vote for Clinton, Trump, somebody else, or nobody

Nov 3, 2016

Though we should obviously show respect for the views of fellow Catholics on these matters, the teaching of the Church is clear: faithful Catholics may vote for Hillary Clinton. They may vote for Donald Trump. They may vote for a third candidate or not vote at all.

By Charles C. Camosy

Three ways to vote on Tuesday with a clean conscience

Nov 3, 2016

In a distressing 2016 race, Catholics can vote with a clean conscience in one of three ways — voting “against” someone rather than “for” anyone, supporting a third party candidate, or simply not voting for president at all and focusing down-ballot.

By Father Matthew Schneider L.C.