Opinion

Trump spotlights religious sister, Catholic flight director of Apollo 11

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Sat, 06 Jul 2019 10:52:58 -0400

WASHINGTON -- In his "Salute to America" speech July 4 at the Lincoln Memorial, President Donald Trump praised the work and dedication of a woman religious and the Catholic man who was the flight director of the historic Apollo 11 moon landing.

Readers Speak Out: Action on nuclear treaty, Fox facts, rocking the boat (February 10, 2019)

crstaff@catholicregister.org (Catholic Register Staff) — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 13:47:46 -0500

Ban the nukes

Re: Churches want action on nuclear treaty (Jan. 27):

It��Ƶapp safe to say that nuclear weapons now pose the greatest threat to humanity. Rising tensions between major powers have increased the danger of a nuclear war that could end human civilization. The United States and Russia alone possess 90 per cent of the world��Ƶapp nuclear arms.

Kavanaugh shares how Catholic Charities influenced his life

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Thu, 06 Sep 2018 09:11:31 -0400

WASHINGTON – During the second day of his Supreme Court confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee Sept. 5, U.S. Appeals Court Judge Brett Kavanaugh said his experience serving the homeless with Catholic Charities and tutoring at Washington Jesuit Academy has influenced him as a judge because of the importance of "standing in the shoes of others."

Editorial: A lost opportunity with NAFTA

editor@catholicregister.org (Catholic Register Editorial) — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 08:38:12 -0500

One failing of the ongoing negotiations to amend the North American Free Trade Agreement is that leaders are fixated on wealth, not poverty.

Trump comments 'harsh, offensive,' Vatican newspaper says

cns@catholicnews.com (Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service) — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 13:12:59 -0500

VATICAN – In its continuing coverage of the U.S. immigration debate, the Vatican newspaper noted media reports that President Donald Trump "used particularly harsh and offensive words about immigrants" from several countries.

Middle East leaders increase efforts to fight U.S. decision on Jerusalem

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 15:31:52 -0500

AMMAN, Jordan – Church and political leaders in the Middle East are intensifying efforts to combat U.S. President Donald Trump's unilateral decision declaring Jerusalem as Israel's capital and plans to move the U.S. embassy there.