Heidi Schlumpf

Analysis: There was religious rhetoric at the Democratic convention, but the language of values took center stage. Once the vocabulary of conservative culture warriors, moral language is now the lingua franca of liberals and progressives.

During an Aug. 21 panel sponsored by Catholics Vote Common Good, Catholics at the Democratic National Convention discussed both the party's pro-choice platform and the values that prompt them to vote Democratic.

Amid concern about violence at protests during the Democratic National Convention, peace motivated people of faith who joined thousands of other protesters at the "March on the DNC" on the opening day of the convention.

The Harris/Walz ticket has energized young voters across the country, including young Catholics. They say a candidate's overall values and character are more important than any single issue or their religious faith.

After a grueling vice presidential race in 2016, the Catholic lawmaker completed a three-year hiking, cycling and canoeing "triathlon." He shares some reflections on politics, the environment and faith with EarthBeat.

With Joe Biden dropping out of the presidential race, abortion and immigration could become pivotal issues. But not all Republicans are happy with the GOP's positions and rhetoric, NCR's Heidi Schlumpf reports.

The Republican National Convention has been replete with religious symbolism and talk about God, but an organized Catholic presence has been lacking, reports senior correspondent Heidi Schlumpf.

Donald Trump's selection of J.D. Vance as his running mate was greeted with enthusiasm at the Republican National Convention, although many delegates did not know he converted to Catholicism as an adult. 

A number of high-profile Catholics have ties to, and influence on, Donald Trump. Here is a brief overview of some key Catholic advisers and supporters who are expected at the GOP convention in Milwaukee next week.

The well-funded Catholics for Catholics group said the "Holy Masses for President Trump Campaign" aims to have 2,024 Masses said between Trump's birthday, June 14, and Election Day, Nov. 5. 

"We are reducing our footprint as a government contractor so we can increase our attention to being a faith-based human service provider," says CEO Sally Blount. The agency will retain 60-70 state and federal contracts.

In the wake of Pope Francis' interview response that rejected the possibility of women deacons, supporters of restoring the diaconate to women have gathered to pray and share their stories and frustration. And a priests' group has called for the pope to clarify his comment.

Catholics who support Trump say that to vote Democratic would be anathema to their faith and their conservative principles. With a majority of Catholics now trending toward Trump, will the Catholic vote still matter?

Ann M. Garrido's new book describes a spirituality of power for anyone trying to create change. In an interview with NCR's Heidi Schlumpf, Garrido explains what people could learn about the healthy and holy exercise of power from Scripture.

During a "Civilize It" webinar sponsored by the U.S. bishops, three prelates urged Catholics to engage in the political process, but also to remember that neither party supports Catholic teaching in its entirety

Calls for fuller participation of women in church leadership have been heard throughout the multi-year synod process. Now, as the process has moved into its next phase, the call for expanded roles for women continues.

If Israel invades Rafah, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed, nearly 1 million displaced Palestinians will have few or no safe places to go, said a Catholic Relief Services official who recently visited there.

Listen: Heidi, Father Daniel and David talk about media they've been consuming lately, as well as a recent Supreme Court case that might affect care for the homeless. Then Heidi interviews Sr. Elizabeth Johnson.

In a new book of meditations on God and the Earth, feminist theologian Elizabeth Johnson explores an image of God as lover of creation and concludes that, yes, you will see your pet in heaven. 

Feminist theologian Susan Ross was honored with Loyola University Chicago's Living Tradition Award, which recognizes an emeritus faculty member who exemplifies the integration of Catholic thought into their work.