Introduction
When Pope John Paul II visits the United States
in October, he will find cause for both optimism and concern. The U.S. Catholic
Church not only tends to the spiritual needs of nearly one-quarter of all Americans
but also ranks as one of the largest providers of social services in the U.S. and
plays a key role in national debates on moral issues such as abortion. Yet many
American Catholics regard some church teachings as anachronistic and say that the
institution must become more open and democratic if it is to address spiritual and
social concerns meaningfully. At the same time, the church must confront other
challenges, including a growing shortage of priests and nuns and a decline in the
number of people who attend Mass.
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Religion and Law |
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Sharia Controversy |
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Religious Fundamentalism |
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Religion and Politics |
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Religious Persecution |
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Catholic Church in the U.S. |
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Nov. 25, 1994 |
Religion in America |
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Religion and Politics |
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Sep. 12, 1986 |
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Dec. 14, 1984 |
Balancing Church and State |
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Aug. 27, 1976 |
Politics and Religion |
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Religion in Politics |
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Jul. 24, 1942 |
Churches and War |
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Aug. 15, 1928 |
American Churches in National Politics |
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Apr. 09, 1927 |
The Religious Issue in American Politics |
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