Welcome to Monday. An NCR columnist says EWTN continues to twist Catholic teaching in order to support President Donald Trump. Catholics talk about third-party candidates in the upcoming election. An NCR commentator says that Pope Francis' affirmation of LGBT Catholics is an enormous act of mercy, but they still deserve more. EWTN, National Catholic Register shill for Trump by twisting Catholic teaching Michael Warsaw, the chairman of the board/CEO of EWTN and publisher of the National Catholic Register, penned a column about the forthcoming election entitled, "Voting for a Vision, Not a Person." As NCR columnist Michael Sean Winters writes, Warsaw knows that President Donald Trump's approval ratings are dropping fast, and the only way to keep EWTN watchers in line is to frame the election in terms that will resonate with them. "Of course, Warsaw is wrong," Winters writes. "You don't get the vision without the person. Four more years of Donald Trump in the White House may result in more conservative, Federalist Society-approved judges on the nation's courts, but you don't get the judges without the vulgar tweets. And the failed response to the coronavirus. And the kissing up to dictators like Vladimir Putin and Mohammed bin Salman. And the accusations from more than a few women regarding sexual behavior Warsaw and the EWTN faithful would denounce as a deal-breaker if it were a Democrat who stood accused." Still, Winters is glad that Warsaw sketched the vision he believes Trump represents and that he knows his viewers will appreciate. "If you ever teach a course on the hideous reduction of religion to ethics and thence to politics, this little essay could serve as Exhibit A," Winters says. You can read the rest of the column here. More background: You can keep up with all of NCR's Election 2020 coverage here. What do Catholics say about the third-party presidential candidates? Since its early years, the United States has been dominated by a two-party system. What have come to be known as "third parties" have a complicated history and reputation, often being accused of garnering "wasted votes" and splitting elections. Such concerns have been further exacerbated in 2020 by the contentious divide between supporters of President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. Though the country has never seen a so-called third-party candidate win a presidential election, they continue to be a presence in the American political sphere. Who are these determined figures, and what are Catholic voters saying about them? You can read more here. More headlines ICYMI: Pope Francis named 13 new Catholic cardinals, including two Vatican officials; archbishops in Rwanda, the Philippines and Chile; and Washington, D.C. Archbishop Wilton Gregory. For Pope Francis to affirm so boldly that LGBT people are "children of God," that they deserve to be part of a family, and indeed that their relationships have a place in our communities is an enormous act of mercy. But LGBT Catholics still deserve more, writes Xavier M. Montecel, a doctoral candidate in theological ethics at Boston College. ICYMI: In his latest column, Jesuit Fr. Thomas Reese lines out six things that you should know about Pope Francis and civil unions for same-sex partners. Final thoughts Each month at Global Sisters Report, a panel of 20 sisters reflect on issues that impact the lives of Catholic women religious around the globe, in a special feature called The Life. In this month's panel, sisters share their lessons from living a religious life. You can sign up to receive emails from Global Sisters Report here. Until Tuesday, Stephanie Yeagle NCR Production/Online Editor [email protected] Twitter: @ncrSLY Featured Advertisers Join Sacred Heart & Seton Hall Universities for a virtual conference on the Catholic intellectual tradition in higher education Oct. 29-31. Register today to attend Fairfield University’s free online Fall 2020 webinar lectures, sponsored by the Center for Catholic Studies. Visit fairfield.edu/cs for details. A traditional dark old-style flavorful cake, filled with fruit and nuts, dipped in brandy and perfectly aged - Trappist Abbey Bakery Online certificate and master's programs. 50% tuition waivers given to faith-based leaders, church workers, and educators. A leader in global distance education for more than 10 years. Advertisement © National Catholic Reporter Publishing Company 800-444-8910 | [email protected] Was this email forwarded to you from a friend? Sign up to get NCR email newsletters sent to your inbox. National Catholic Reporter | 115 E Armour Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Our Privacy Policy | About our service provider Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!