via Gerard O’Connell of America: In a powerful symbolic gesture that is sure to resonate across the globe from Europe to the United States and Australia, Pope Francis will wash the feet of 12 refugees on Holy Thursday in Rome. He will do so on March 24, at a center that assists migrants in the… Read More Pope Francis Will Wash the Feet of Refugees on Holy Thursday
If you aren’t on Instagram, now might be the time to join. After meeting with Instagram’s CEO last month month, Pope Francis will join IG on March 19. In addition to soon being able to follow Francis, you can follow Millennial today.
Pope Francis: “Jesus is waiting for us and wants to heal our hearts of all that tears us down. He is the God who has a name: Mercy.”
Check out these recent articles from around the web: At 3-year mark, Francis is a both/and pope in an either/or world by John Allen: “He’s a reformer, because that was part of the electoral mandate he received from his fellow cardinals three years ago. He’s struggling to inject transparency, accountability, and professionalism into Vatican operations,… Read More Around the Web
While a number of prominent Christian leaders have backed Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad as he engages in the mass murder of Syrian men, women, and children, it is important to remember that many Syrian Christians have been brutalized and murdered by the regime because of their courageous commitment to freedom, democracy, and human rights. And,… Read More Assad’s Victims Include Syrian Christians
Following the recent death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, much ink has been spilt over his friendship with those who rarely agreed with him on matters of religion, politics, and jurisprudence. Scalia’s sharply worded opinions and staunchly held beliefs not only put him at odds with some of his fellow justices, but to many… Read More Maintaining Friendship and Civility When Politics Gets Personal
The pope has released his prayer intentions for March: that families in need may receive the necessary support and that children may grow up in healthy and peaceful environments. You can watch the full video here:
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