via America: James Martin, S.J., is joined by James K.A. Smith on the “The Spiritual Life” podcast. Jamie is a leading scholar of St. Augustine, and a professor of philosophy at Calvin University. He’s written several books—including “Desiring the Kingdom,” “You Are What You Love,” “On the Road with Saint Augustine,” and his latest, “Make… Read More Restless Hearts, St. Augustine, Pope Leo, and Spirituality with James K.A. Smith

via The Bayou Progressive: Former Gov. John Bel Edwards endorsed Nick Albares on Tuesday in Louisiana’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary, giving Albares his most significant late boost less than three weeks before voters choose the party’s nominee. The endorsement lands at a consequential point in the race: after the Democratic candidates’ first major debate, with… Read More John Bel Edwards Backs Nick Albares for US Senate

Mana Afsar, Christian Bentley, Christine Emba, and Millennial editor Robert Christian joined Christopher White for an Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life discussion of the crisis of connection among young people. They discussed the hyperindividualism present in contemporary culture, the Catholic understanding of freedom and dignity, the conditions fostering isolation, difficulties young people… Read More Why is There a ‘Crisis of Connection’ Among Young People?

via Catholic Mobilizing Network: At an event hosted at DePaul University in April 2026 celebrating the 15th anniversary of Illinois’ abolition of the death penalty, Pope Leo XIV offered this video message encouraging the work of all people advocating for an end to the death penalty in the United States.

via Vatican News: Verena Stefanie Shälter (Ard Rundfunk): Holy Father, congratulations on your first papal trip to the Global South. We saw a lot of enthusiasm and even euphoria; I can imagine that was very moving for you as well. I would like to know how you assess the decision of Cardinal Reinhard Marx, Archbishop… Read More Pope Leo: The Unity of the Church Should Not Revolve Around Sexual Matters

This week on the Jesuitical podcast, hosts Ashley McKinless and Zac Davis speak with John Carr, founder of Georgetown University’s Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life, on Catholic social teaching, polarization, and more:

via the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life: At this timely dialogue in Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart, in a context of prayer, reflection, and conversation, four leading Catholic thinkers and scholars examined the foundations, challenges, and opportunities for a principled relationship between faith and democracy in our current moment. The United… Read More Faith, Democracy, and the Common Good