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The ten-year evaluations of the papacy of Pope Francis have ranged from the critics who have called it a disaster and a catastrophe to supporters who see it as a prime example of authentic servant leadership. From my perspective as a parish priest, Francis has provided welcomed support and wise…

When John F. Kennedy, a Catholic senator from Massachusetts, ran for president in 1960 abortion was not a major issue. He won 78% of the Catholic vote, which helped him defeat Richard Nixon and become the first Catholic president of the United States. In 2002, John F. Kerry, another Catholic…