Half of America’s Catholics support Trump. Why?
Catholic voters in America have been evenly split between Donald Trump and Joe Biden and despite the election and insurrection on Capitol Hill , positions remain entrenched.
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Precious daughters: Pope says women can serve at the altar
Pope Francis has announced that women will play more of a role in mass, a move which seems like a small step, but symbolically it is very significant.
Religion news 11 December
Church Commissioners for England support campaign targeting ExxonMobil; Jewish festival of Hannukah begins; Covid-19 severe risk to humanists; Catholic bishops welcome return of Dreamers programme
Catholics launch new safeguarding body after sex abuse scandal
The Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales has set out a new safeguarding structure to tackle child sex abuse, following a damning report from the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse
Explainer: the Theodore McCarrick inquiry
At a glance, the who, what, why, where and when of the Theodore McCarrick scandal, including sex abuse, cover ups and failure to act in the Vatican.
The Pope’s enemies struggle to use McCarrick report against him
The story of Theodore McCarrick, former cardinal and sex abuser, is at the centre of a struggle between supporters and opponents of Pope Francis and Donald Trump, which is unlikely to be resolved by the inquiry.
Catholic leader Vincent Nichols put church ahead of sex abuse victims, inquiry rules
Cardinal Vincent Nichols is criticised in a damning report into child sexual abuse in the Catholic church.
Can Catholic Biden capture his faith’s vote?
The white Catholic vote is seen as crucial to success in the US presidential election, with abortion and social justice key issues and Joe Biden’s living faith a galvanising factor.
Religion news 15 October
G20 Interfaith Forum considers faith contribution to global political challenges; CofE anti racism taskforce chair says it’s time for urgent action; Sir Cliff Richard, pop’s most famous Christian ambassador, is 80.
Religion news 13 October
Places of worship braced for change with new coronavirus restrictions; Church of England attendance figures continue to decline; Carlo Acutis, 15 year old computer whizz, takes first step to becoming a saint