It's past time for abortion issue to be disassociated from politics
Pat Perriello NCR Today Transition to TrumpNCR Today: When we consider the damage that could be done by selecting the wrong person for the job of president, Catholics must consider every pertinent...
View ArticleCritical cardinals fail to understand Pope Francis
Pat Perriello NCR Today NCR Today: Several thoughts occur to me as I get around to thinking about the challenge four cardinals have posed to Pope Francis' teaching in Amoris Laetitia.
View ArticleDonald Trump may be held to account for his actions
Pat Perriello NCR Today Transition to TrumpNCR Today: President-elect Donald Trump will find out that he does not have absolute unfettered power. We may be seeing the first signs of this accountability.
View ArticleCelebrating Christmas in a divided land
Pat Perriello NCR Today NCR Today: Welcoming the Prince of Peace into our homes this year will be difficult for many of us as we ponder the deep divisions that plague us.
View ArticleThe Trump presidency is at hand
Pat Perriello NCR Today NCR Today: Those who are concerned about the results of this election need to consider involving themselves in the political process starting at the local level.
View ArticleShould we forgo married priests until we can have women priests?
Pat Perriello NCR Today NCR Today: Moving forward on married priests does not mean that the quest for female priests should not continue. But ending the mandatory celibacy rule is also critical.
View ArticleChurch must be more forceful in condemning Duterte's drug war
Pat Perriello NCR Today NCR Today: If the Catholic church truly believes in a consistent ethic of life, it cannot hold back when so many are being killed.
View ArticlePresident Trump's first days are not very presidential
Pat Perriello NCR Today NCR Today: Routine and responsibility of the office of the presidency do not seem to be enough to anchor Donald Trump's personal impulses.
View ArticleThe Trump presidency has had missteps in foreign policy
Pat Perriello NCR Today NCR Today: The foreign policy coming out of this White House is heading in an entirely different direction than anything we have seen since the end of World War II.
View ArticleDemocratic Party needs to develop new playbook
Pat Perriello NCR Today NCR Today: We have seen dysfunctional government for far too long now, and coalitions need to be built, so the Democrats should be the responsible party in Washington, not...
View ArticleTrump's executive order is a Muslim travel ban
Pat Perriello NCR Today NCR Today: President Trump's travel ban excludes so many people who have every legal right to be here -- people who have contributed and continue to contribute to our country.
View ArticlePutting a face on deportation efforts
Pat Perriello NCR Today NCR Today: We need to do better. We need to be more open to the ideals our country has always stood for but not always embraced.
View ArticleLent, true Christian life and Pope Francis
Pat Perriello NCR Today NCR Today: Pope Francis is our best resource in making it clear what is important for living a good Christian life.
View ArticleWhen will President Trump criticize Russia?
Pat Perriello NCR Today NCR Today: What is the response of the Trump administration to Russia's distressing activities? An unnerving silence.
View ArticleThe Republican health care bill is not good for our country
Pat Perriello NCR Today NCR Today: This bill in no way represents President Donald Trump’s rhetoric on the campaign trail. He promised his reform would cover everyone. No one would lose coverage.
View ArticleCourts are important to the future of our country
Pat Perriello NCR Today NCR Today: There seems to be an erosion of the notion of infallibility in both the church and the U.S. court system.
View ArticleWhat is the future of our health care?
Pat Perriello NCR Today On March 24, the signature legislative goal of the Trump administration and the Republican Congress went down to defeat. The American Health Care Act was pulled from the floor...
View ArticleWhen will Donald Trump decide to be president?
Pat Perriello NCR Today NCR Today: There is no comprehensive strategy for this administration, and, as of now, the operation of this White House is at odds with the Trump campaign.
View ArticleExploring Christian and Jewish connections at Easter
Pat Perriello NCR Today NCR Today: Tonight Passover begins, and while Christians may be encouraged to celebrate a Seder meal, doing so on our own is actually disrespectful.
View ArticlePope Francis' message faces intensifying criticism
Pat Perriello NCR Today NCR Today: What is it about Pope Francis that is making him a more and more controversial figure?
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