The Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life at Georgetown University hosted Cardinal Donald Wuerl, archbishop of Washington, for a discussion on Pope Francis, Catholic social teaching, and young Catholics who are active in public policy. The discussion between Cardinal Wuerl and John Carr was followed by responses from three millennial Catholics, including Millennial editor Robert Christian.
The full event can be viewed here:
Check out some of the highlights from those who live-tweeted the event below:
John Carr: @Cardinal_Wuerl believes that young people are a vital part of the faith. @Georgetown @GUberkleycenter #SaltandLightGU
— Christopher J. Hale (@chrisjollyhale) February 26, 2015
Being a person of faith in political life is not a burden to carry but an asset. It provides principles from which to guide. #SaltandLightGU
— DCCatholic (@DCCatholic) February 26, 2015
.@Cardinal_Wuerl: At the 2013 conclave, we listened to our hearts and voted to what we heard. Georgetown @GUberkleycenter #SaltandLightGU
— Christopher J. Hale (@chrisjollyhale) February 26, 2015
@Cardinal_Wuerl: Conclave is more spiritual/sober than political. Says he still has pen he voted with. @GUberkleycenter #SaltandLightGU
— John Gehring (@gehringdc) February 27, 2015
When @Pontifex stepped out into the balcony and prayed we knew his focus would be on God’s people. @Cardinal_Wuerl #SaltandLightGU
— DC Archdiocese (@WashArchdiocese) February 27, 2015
The first response of @Pontifex: what does God want me to say to those who are most marginalized & in need? @Cardinal_Wuerl #SaltandLightGU
— DCCatholic (@DCCatholic) February 27, 2015
@Cardinal_Wuerl says @Pontifex is reaching people because he is accompanying them. @GUberkleycenter #SaltandLightGU
— John Gehring (@gehringdc) February 27, 2015
We see in @Pontifex an invitation to experience God’s love and mercy. @Cardinal_Wuerl #SaltandLightGU
— DC Archdiocese (@WashArchdiocese) February 27, 2015
.@Cardinal_Wuerl: #PopeFrancis wants us to be missionaries to the excluded. @Georgetown @GUberkleycenter #SaltandLightGU
— Christopher J. Hale (@chrisjollyhale) February 27, 2015
.@Cardinal_Wuerl: #PopeFrancis wants us to follow Jesus, to change the world. @Georgetown @GUberkleycenter #SaltandLightGU
— Christopher J. Hale (@chrisjollyhale) February 27, 2015
We use the term public servant because it is an honorable task to help this country move forward. @Cardinal_Wuerl #SaltandLightGU
— DC Archdiocese (@WashArchdiocese) February 27, 2015
Trying to make the world a better place through public service is a noble task & we need to be clearly focused on the goal! #SaltandLightGU
— DCCatholic (@DCCatholic) February 27, 2015
“Don’t let anyone take your idealism from you. Never let go of your dream to make a better world!” @Cardinal_Wuerl #SaltandLightGU
— DCCatholic (@DCCatholic) February 27, 2015
@Cardinal_Wuerl “Why is Pope Francis so popular? He walks the walk and talks the talk. He’s willing to set himself aside.” #SaltandLightGU
— Allison Walter (@allison_walter_) February 27, 2015
.@Cardinal_Wuerl: Women play a vital leadership role in the Church. Still room for growth. @Georgetown @GUberkleycenter #SaltandLightGU
— Christopher J. Hale (@chrisjollyhale) February 27, 2015
.@Cardinal_Wuerl: How to be Catholic in politics? Speak truth, transform hearts. @Georgetown @GUberkleycenter #SaltandLightGU
— Christopher J. Hale (@chrisjollyhale) February 27, 2015
If enough hearts are changed. The world will be changed. Be confident in the truth. @Cardinal_Wuerl #SaltandLightGU
— DC Archdiocese (@WashArchdiocese) February 27, 2015
@Cardinal_Wuerl “There are people paying for their lives for simply being Christian…We can’t be silent.” @GUberkleycenter #SaltandLightGU
— John Gehring (@gehringdc) February 27, 2015
@Cardinal_Wuerl “The ally of atrocity is silence.” @GUberkleycenter #SaltandLightGU
— John Gehring (@gehringdc) February 27, 2015
.@RGC3: Three approaches to counter cultural Catholicism: 1) cult’l war; 2) retreat; and 3) *witness* @GUberkleycenter #SaltandLightGU
— Christopher J. Hale (@chrisjollyhale) February 27, 2015
.@RGC3: Christians shouldn’t retreat. They should live out values, stand for the poor + excluded. @GUberkleycenter #SaltandLightGU
— Christopher J. Hale (@chrisjollyhale) February 27, 2015
.@RGC3: @MillennialJourn was a project to give young people an authentic voice. Let us speak for ourselves @GUberkleycenter #SaltandLightGU
— Christopher J. Hale (@chrisjollyhale) February 27, 2015
.@RGC3: @MillennialJourn isn’t about left-right politics, about radical witness to Jesus Christ. @GUberkleycenter #SaltandLightGU
— Christopher J. Hale (@chrisjollyhale) February 27, 2015
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