Michael J. O'Loughlin
Michael J. O’Loughlin writes about religion and politics from Washington, D.C., paying close attention to the role of the Catholic Church in public life. His writing has appeared in Religion & Politics, the Jesuit magazine America, on BustedHalo.com, and in Duke Divinity School’s Faith & Leadership.
All Stories by Michael J. O'Loughlin
How many young Arizona Catholics won’t be at Mass?
By Michael J. O'Loughlin — February 26, 2014
The Arizona Catholic Conference urged passage of the now-vetoed gay discrimination bill. How many young Catholics won't be at church Sunday?
Some Mormons and Protestants talk about Pope Francis
By Michael J. O'Loughlin — February 9, 2014
At an interfaith workshop in Washington, I was delighted in the ideological diversity in the room.
New British Cardinal had defended Mass for LGBT Catholics
By Michael J. O'Loughlin — January 13, 2014
Archbishop Vincent Nichols, named a Cardinal by Pope Francis, shares the pope's "Who am I to judge?" ethos.
A Jesuit’s response to the Advocate’s Pope Francis honor
By Michael J. O'Loughlin — December 18, 2013
A Jesuit responds to the news that Pope Francis is the Advocate magazine's Person of the Year.
Pope Francis is the Advocate’s Person of the Year.
By Michael J. O'Loughlin — December 16, 2013
A leading LGBT magazine choses Pope Francis as Person of the Year.
The Catholic Church isn’t anti-gay, but are its bishops?
By Michael J. O'Loughlin — December 12, 2013
Cardinal Dolan said on Meet the Press that the Catholic Church isn't anti-gay. But what about its bishops?
Obama’s papal shout out
By Michael J. O'Loughlin — December 4, 2013
President Obama cites Pope Francis's views on the economy.
A place for religion scholars in new media?
By Michael J. O'Loughlin — November 24, 2013
Can scholars of religion be effective in the era of new media?
Over objections, Catholic bishop holds anti-gay exorcism
By Michael J. O'Loughlin — November 20, 2013
The Catholic bishop of Springfield, Illinois, goes ahead with exorcism in response to that's state embrace of same-sex marriage.
Controversial bishop to exorcise marriage equality demons
By Michael J. O'Loughlin — November 15, 2013
The Catholic bishop of Springfield, IL, has a history of extreme rhetoric. Now, he's leading an exorcism to fight same-sex marriage.
Inviting young adults to be leaders
By Michael J. O'Loughlin — November 5, 2013
An essay on why faith communities must invite young adults into positions of leadership.
Catholic bishops oppose discrimination in letter opposing anti-discrimination bill
By Michael J. O'Loughlin — November 4, 2013
Three US Catholic bishops write to the US Senate highlighting their opposition to an anti-discrimation bill.
Pope Francis seeks input on pastoral care for gays, remarried Catholics
By Michael J. O'Loughlin — November 1, 2013
The Vatican is asking Catholics in the pews about their thoughts on pastoral care for gays, divorced and remarried Catholics, and single parents. It's revolutionary.
Pope Francis, child admirer warm the heart
By Michael J. O'Loughlin — October 29, 2013
Pope Francis warmly greets a child on stage during Vatican event.
The pope’s financial reforms
By Michael J. O'Loughlin — October 23, 2013
Pope Francis attempts to reform the Vatican Bank.
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