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Arellano: Why Catholics must take the lead to rebuke MAGA in the midterms
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Gustavo Arellano , as published by Los Angeles Times - California
· August 19, 2026
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Key points This movement is associated with a figure who has been described as embodying the seven deadly sins. A call to action has been made for Catholics to take a leading role in rebuking a certain political movement in the upcoming midterms.
A call to action has been made for Catholics to take a leading role in rebuking a certain political movement in the upcoming midterms. This movement is associated with a figure who has been described as embodying the seven deadly sins.
This figure has made controversial posts on social media, including depictions of himself as revered religious figures. The posts have been seen as provocative and have sparked strong reactions.
Further details about this call to action and the reasoning behind it are available from the source, providing more context and information about the issue at hand.
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Category: News Published: August 19, 2026 Source: Los Angeles Times - California Reading time: 1 min
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