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Can a Good Catholic Be a Good Citizen? (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 10/11/24

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Navigating Catholic Identity in American Politics

This chapter explores the historical dynamics between American Catholic identity and politics, focusing on key events like World War I and the presidential campaigns of Al Smith and John F. Kennedy. It examines how Catholic leaders addressed anti-Catholic sentiment while seeking acceptance and the complexities of balancing faith with national identity.

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