2016 presidential campaign
A theologian’s lessons for post-election healing
By David Gibson — October 12, 2016
(RNS) Classical ethics, but also America's religious traditions, can help accelerate the healing process after one of the most divisive campaigns in our nation’s history.
Will lewd Trump tape about groping be tipping point with conservative Christians?
By David Gibson — October 8, 2016
NEW YORK (RNS) The GOP nominee's performance in Sunday night's debate may have shifted the political focus off his comments. But his candidacy may turn on what his faith-based supporters think.
Franklin Graham sets us straight
By Mark Silk — October 4, 2016
(RNS) Nobody gives a rip about Donald J. Trump's taxes, he assures us. And how does he know that?
Trump, Clinton to trade jokes instead of barbs at Al Smith dinner
By David Gibson — September 27, 2016
NEW YORK (RNS) This has been an unconventional campaign, but Cardinal Timothy Dolan will still host the GOP and Democratic nominees at the white-tie dinner for charity next month. What could possibly go wrong?
A year later, Pope Francis’ address to Congress looks even more prophetic
By John Gehring — September 21, 2016
WASHINGTON (RNS) But will Americans, and our politicians, heed his beautiful words on the common good in the midst of this ugly presidential election?
Trump hits back at pastor who interrupted his pulpit speech
By David Gibson — September 15, 2016
(RNS) The GOP nominee said the Flint pastor was 'a nervous mess' because she had clearly planned to upstage him.
Knights of Columbus head says Catholics cannot vote for abortion advocates
By David Gibson — August 2, 2016
(RNS) Carl Anderson, a former Republican official and head of the influential Catholic society, told some 100 bishops: “It is time to stop creating excuses for voting for pro-abortion politicians.”
Two conventions, two nominees and a whole new culture war
By David Gibson — July 29, 2016
PHILADELPHIA (RNS) It’s officially Hillary Clinton vs. Donald Trump for president. But just as notable is the fact that Democrats have now taken over the language of faith and morals from the GOP.
Can Clinton-Kaine bring Catholic voters back to the Democrats?
By David Gibson — July 28, 2016
PHILADELPHIA (RNS) Catholics are a swing vote and a big enough chunk of the electorate that they can pick the winner. “There is no Catholic vote -- and it’s important,” said the Catholic pundit E.J. Dionne.
The divided soul of the Democratic Party
By David Gibson — July 28, 2016
PHILADELPHIA (RNS) Faith is more evident – and accepted – at the party’s grass roots than in the treetops where power brokers call the shots. Did Wednesday night’s God-inflected speeches signal a change?
Who boos an opening prayer? The Berniacs of 2016, that’s who
By David Gibson — July 26, 2016
PHILADELPHIA (RNS) They were targeting Hillary Clinton more than the Almighty, but the optics weren't great. Still, the first night of the Democratic convention ended with a jeer-free benediction. Can it last?
Great quote, Tim Kaine, but John Wesley never said that
By David Gibson — July 25, 2016
PHILADELPHIA (RNS) The Democratic vice presidential candidate cited a famous saying by the Methodist luminary to show his Catholic affinity with Hillary Clinton. Too bad the quote's a myth.
Can Hillary Clinton finally close the ‘God gap’?
By David Gibson — July 24, 2016
(RNS) The GOP has been called 'God's Own Party' because it draws far more churchgoing voters than the Democrats. Clinton has a chance to change that -- if she wants to.
That anti-Semitic Star of David tweet? ‘It’s just a star!’ Trump insists
By David Gibson — July 7, 2016
(RNS) The presumptive GOP presidential nominee doubles down on the controversy, saying those who saw Jewish stereotypes in the tweet are “racially profiling.”
Evangelicals give Trump much-needed boost after Manhattan summit
By David Gibson — June 21, 2016
NEW YORK (RNS) Could conservative Christian leaders rescue a Republican presidential candidate whose personal lifestyle and religious bona fides have been punchlines more than a testimonial?
