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Catholic voters are suffering a barrage of fake 'Catholic' news


Phyllis Zagano writes in the National Catholic Reporter: As the US presidential election draws near, a booming "fake news" business is targeting Catholics, especially those inclined to vote for Kamala Harris. Self-proclaimed "Catholic" websites and emailed "news" briefs push pro-Trump spins on news stories, often veering outside the margins of responsible reporting.

The Loop, a daily email from the advocacy organization CatholicVote, and other of these partisan publications wrap Donald Trump in shiny silver, attempting to show how he reflects Catholic values and moral teachings. One new entry, refreshingly disavowed by several diocesan bishops, is the Catholic Tribune syndicate, which has produced newspapers in several swing states that overtly and pointedly support the indicted former president.

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