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
Pope Francis’s appeal goes mainstream
By Michael J. O'Loughlin — July 7, 2013
NPR has taken notice. Esquire thinks he's awesome. Has Pope Francis captured the world's attention?
What’s not in Francis’s encyclical?
By Michael J. O'Loughlin — July 5, 2013
Some see opposition to marriage equality in Pope Francis's first encyclical. But what's really there?
A Jesuit on LGBT issues and the Catholic Church
By Michael J. O'Loughlin — June 18, 2013
A Jesuit talks about LGBT issues on Catholic college campuses.
“What Christians really are is not being captured by the press.”
By Michael J. O'Loughlin — June 11, 2013
Ira Glass on how Christians appears in the media.
#SayingSomethingPositive about LGBT Catholics
By Michael J. O'Loughlin — June 5, 2013
One Jesuit priest wants unqualified statements of support for LGBT Catholics.
Ohio State president shown door after Catholic jokes
By Michael J. O'Loughlin — June 4, 2013
The president of Ohio State will retire after some unseemly jokes about Catholics, Southerners.
Fr. Andrew Greeley on “Donahue”
By Michael J. O'Loughlin — May 30, 2013
Fr. Andrew Greeley on clergy sexual abuse in 1993.
The New York Times and Francis’ liberation theology
By Michael J. O'Loughlin — May 28, 2013
The New York Times writes of Pope Francis' "affinity for liberation theology" just weeks after reporting on his distaste for it. What gives?
Pope Francis on newsworthiness
By Michael J. O'Loughlin — May 20, 2013
Pope Francis laments not how news is chosen, but our inability to make preventable suffering newsworthy.
Cardinal O’Malley to skip Boston College commencement
By Michael J. O'Loughlin — May 11, 2013
'Tis the season for Catholic commencement clashes. Does preventing Catholic institutions from recognizing the good work done to promote social justice in one area because of divergent views on abortion do more harm than good in advancing the common good?
“We are not dirty.” (Updated).
By Michael J. O'Loughlin — May 3, 2013
A group of LGBT Catholics plan to respond to what they describe as being called dirty by a prominent Cardinal.
Majority favors death for Boston bomber
By Michael J. O'Loughlin — May 1, 2013
Majority support death for Boston bomber.
Death penalty in Boston?
By Michael J. O'Loughlin — April 22, 2013
Doctors spent time and money saving suspect two. Someday, a set of medical professionals may kill him. How will faith leaders react?
Atheists at prayer? Thoughts on Boston’s healing
By Michael J. O'Loughlin — April 18, 2013
A group of local religious leaders joined the President in Boston for prayer this morning. Atheists were left out.
Quick guide to the Vatican
By Michael J. O'Loughlin — April 18, 2013
With the papal election, there were many questions about the Vatican, how it worked and what it was. Still have questions? Watch this:
