Last month, 22 bishops, leaders from many of the religious institutions and Catholic organizations across the US, and prominent theologians, including Millennial editors, writers, and contributors, expressed their support for Pope Leo and commitment to standing up for the common good with the Holy Father: Dear Pope Leo and Archbishop Coakley, We, the undersigned Catholic… Read More Hundreds of Catholic Leaders Express Support for Pope After Criticism from Trump

Pope Leo XIV via the Vatican: Indeed, at a time when many in the world seem to be losing their spiritual and ethical points of reference, finding themselves imprisoned in individualism, superficiality and hypocrisy, the university stands out as a privileged place of friendship, cooperation and, at the same time, of interiority and reflection…. The… Read More Pope Leo on the Mission of Catholic Universities

Christopher White writes: Substantively, the two men are quite similar. They’re motivated by a vision of a Church that stands with the poor and marginalized. They both recognize that the Church’s structures have to be remade and rethought to become more inclusive and more welcoming, where Catholics feel as if they are more heard inside… Read More The Shared Vision of Pope Leo and Pope Francis

Pope Leo XIV via the Vatican: The one who accumulates wealth and remains indifferent to others is unjust. This view of justice is both simple and radical for it recognizes the image of God in others. Indeed, a religion without mercy and a society without solidarity are a scandal in God’s eyes. Yet many societies… Read More Religion Without Mercy and a Society Without Solidarity Are a Scandal

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