via Interfaith America: On the 162nd anniversary of the Gettysburg Address, Interfaith America convened an interfaith pilgrimage to Gettysburg—walking the battlefield, attending the commemoration ceremony, and reflecting together on Lincoln’s words in light of the challenges facing our nation as it approaches its 250th birthday. What can Gettysburg teach us about reconciliation, pluralism, and unity… Read More Interfaith Pilgrimage Reflects on the Gettysburg Address

Pope Leo XIV via the Vatican: Jesus told us: Blessed are the peacemakers! But woe to those who manipulate religion and the very name of God for their own military, economic or political gain, dragging that which is sacred into darkness and filth. Yes, my dear sisters and brothers, you who hunger and thirst for… Read More Pope Leo: The World is Being Ravaged by a Handful of Tyrants

Millennial writer Meghan Clark has been appointed to the Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development. NCR writes: Pope Leo XIV has named a trio of Catholic academics and the head of a church-based center for migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border to be among the new members of the Vatican’s office on Catholic social doctrine.… Read More Meghan Clark Appointed to the Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development

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?