John Bel Edwards Backs Nick Albares for US Senate

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

Why is There a ‘Crisis of Connection’ Among Young People?

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?

Pope Leo: The Unity of the Church Should Not Revolve Around Sexual Matters

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

Pope to Trump: I’m Not a Politician, Just Defending Innocent People and Gospel Values

via the NY Times: Speaking to reporters on a flight to Algeria at the beginning of a 10-day tour to four African nations, Leo said: “I have no fear, neither of the Trump administration, nor of speaking out loudly about the message of the Gospel. And that’s what I believe I am called here to… Read More Pope to Trump: I’m Not a Politician, Just Defending Innocent People and Gospel Values