Anti‑Zionism claim by Catholic panelist prompts sharp exchange at Religious Liberty Commission — By: Catholic News Agency

Former Miss California Carrie Prejean Boller, a member of President Donald Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission, said she doesn’t embrace Zionism because of her Catholic faith, despite Catholic teaching that does not oppose Israel as a nation or the Jewish people. ā€œI am a Catholic, and Catholics don’t embrace Zionism,ā€ Boller said at the fifth hearing…

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Mississippi diocese advances canonization cause of Sister Thea Bowman — By: Catholic News Agency

The Diocese of Jackson, Mississippi, this week officially closed its proceedings regarding the potential sainthood of Servant of God Sister Mary Thea Bowman, a Catholic convert whose work during the 20th century helped the U.S. Catholic Church refine its ministry toward Black American Catholics. Jackson Bishop Joseph Kopacz celebrated a Mass on Feb. 9 as…

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Catholics’ support for Trump’s agenda has not changed, Pew report says — By: Catholic News Agency

A Pew Research Center report found that Catholics’ support for President Donald Trump’s agenda has not changed significantly over the past year. The analysis examined how U.S. religious groups view Trump, including his plans and policies and his ethics. It focused on Protestants, Catholics, and religiously unaffiliated adults. The report, ā€œWhite Evangelicals Remain Among Trump’s…

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