In his homily today, Pope Francis said: And you, dear young people, the joy that Jesus awakens in you is a source of anger and even irritation to some, since a joyful young person is hard to manipulate.  A joyful young person is hard to manipulate! But today, a third kind of shouting is possible:… Read More Pope Francis to Young People: Shout, Cry Out, Do Not Remain Quiet

via Chicago Catholic: Pope Benedict trusted that Christ would open a way ahead for the church. But his belief in the presence and action of the Risen Christ also shaped his understanding of how each of us should approach living out our discipleship in following Jesus. For instance, like Pope Francis, he advocated for “the… Read More Cardinal Cupich Addresses Legalist Critics of Pope Francis Who Claim to be Catholic

Elizabeth Bruenig writes: The impact of inequality on the overall economy and political climate means that, unless inequality itself is reduced, individual initiative won’t have much impact and conditions for ordinary people in America will continue, in key ways, to worsen. Sanders himself agrees. “You have an economic situation where a tiny number of people… Read More Expanding Opportunity Requires Addressing Economic Inequality

Christopher White reports: Pope Francis has “catapulted” the concerns of working people and placed them at the center of the conversation for the Church, said an all-star panel assessing Francis’s influence on the labor movement. Newly elected Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey joined with Cardinal Joseph Tobin of Newark and Richard Trumka, president of… Read More Cardinal Joe Explains Why the Church Must Stand with Workers During This Second Gilded Age

Sister Jean Dolores-Schmidt, a 98-year-old nun, serves as the team chaplain for the Loyola-Chicago men’s basketball team, which won its first NCAA tournament game in decades with a thrilling buzzer beater earlier today. You can watch Sister’s Jean’s post-game interview with Rosalyn Gold-Onwude here: She was also profiled by the New York Times yesterday: Coach… Read More 98-Year-Old Sister Jean Dolores-Schmidt is Loyola-Chicago’s Biggest Fan

Elise Italiano and Christopher White write: Pope Francis’ invocation to “make a mess” or to shake things up is largely reflective of the colorful and accessible language he uses so frequently. While critics charge that he is theologically imprecise, we believe the pope’s language expresses closeness to the people of God — like a shepherd… Read More Analyzing Pope Francis’ First 5 Years