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
Students from across the country walked of class and participated in other forms of protest today, one month after the school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. The students protested for concrete action in response to continued gun violence. Students from Catholic schools across the country participated. Millennial Catholic Michael Bayer highlighted a number… Read More Catholic Students Join in National Walkout over Gun Violence
via the Diocese of San Diego: The Most Rev. Robert McElroy, Roman Catholic Bishop of San Diego, released the following statement in reaction to President Donald Trump’s visit to San Diego to tour prototypes of the proposed new border wall: “It is a sad day for our country when we trade the majestic, hope-filled symbolism… Read More Bishop McElroy Blasts Trump’s ‘Ineffective and Grotesque’ Wall
via Vatican News: Pope Benedict’s letter was presented by its recipient, Msgr Dario Edoardo Viganò, during a press conference presenting “The Theology of Pope Francis,” a series of 11 books written by 11 different authors, and published by Libreria Editrice Vaticana… “I applaud this initiative,” writes Pope Benedict. “It contradicts the foolish prejudice of those… Read More Pope Benedict Highlights Continuity with Pope Francis’ Pontificate in New Letter
via ND: Sister Norma Pimentel, M.J., executive director of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley and longtime advocate for immigrants and refugees, will receive the University of Notre Dame’s 2018 Laetare Medal — the oldest and most prestigious honor given to American Catholics — at Notre Dame’s 173rd University Commencement Ceremony on May 20 (Sunday). “Jesus said, ‘when… Read More Sister Norma Pimentel to Receive the 2018 Laetare Medal
Elizabeth Bruenig discusses the evolving dynamic between religion, politics, and the left with Shorenstein Fellow Richard Parker:
The times in which we live demand that we develop a profound capacity of discernment… To discern, from among all the voices we hear, which is the Lord’s voice, which is the voice of Him who guides us to the Resurrection, to Life, and the voice that frees us from falling into the “culture of… Read More Pope Francis’ Prayer Intentions for March 2018: For Formation in Spiritual Discernment
