Jason DeRose
Stories
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The use and misuse of the word 'ideology'
The word "ideology" has become a fixture in American political rhetoric, invoked by leaders to cast opponents' beliefs as dangerous, stupid or unfounded. But it wasn't always this way.
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During Advent, immigrant congregations find hope shadowed by fear
The weeks leading up to Christmas are typically a time of anticipation and preparation for Christians, but for some immigrant congregations the mood this Advent season isn't especially hopeful.
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Pope Leo calls out 'extremely disrespectful' treatment of migrants in the U.S.
The U.S.-born pope has spoken out several times against his native country's treatment of migrants in the U.S.
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Catholic bishops talked about immigration and transgender care at U.S. gathering
U.S. Catholic bishops gathered in Baltimore, where they elected new leaders, responded to Pope Leo's call to speak on immigration and issued new directives on transgender care for Catholic hospitals.
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Progressive Christians counter Christian Nationalism message
Many Christians are worried that the rise of Christian Nationalism — the idea that the U.S. government should be ruled by Christian beliefs — is doing harm to their religion.
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Pope Leo XIV is drawing the world's attention to poverty
Pope Leo XIV released a major teaching document on Thursday about poverty. It's Leo's first major document since his election in May.
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Pope Leo's religious community is drawing renewed interest. Here's why it's unique
Since the election of Pope Leo XIV, there's growing interest in the small, less well-known religious order of which he's a member. Augustinians' theology of friendship is what many find so attractive.
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After Sunday's attack, Latter-day Saints in Michigan turn to Scripture and community
The Latter-day Saint community is reeling in Grand Blanc, Michigan, after a deadly attack killed four and injured eight more on Sunday. Local residents say the attacker expressed anti-Mormon animus.
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What we know about the suspect in the Michigan Latter-day Saint church shooting
In Michigan, authorities are investigating what caused a man to crash his truck into a church, then begin shooting people inside the chapel and then lighting the building on fire.
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Most American Jews say Trump is using antisemitism as an 'excuse' to silence free speech at universities
Most Jewish Americans disapprove of the Trump administration withholding funds from colleges to address anti-Jewish sentiment, according to a new survey.
