Around the Web

Check out these recent articles from around the web: As Wedding Costs Rise, Perhaps It’s Time to Invest More in Marriage Prep by Amber Lapp: “If wedding planning is beginning to crowd out time and resources that could be better used helping couples actually prepare for marriage, it’s time for a new version of engagement—one… Read More Around the Web

Quote of the Day

Cardinal Blase Cupich: “Any national health plan must be measured by its impact on individuals, families, the poor & vulnerable. Health care is a universal human right & a pro-life issue.”

Building a Bridge Between the Church and the LGBT Community: An Interview with Fr. James Martin

This month, Fr. James Martin released Building a Bridge: How the Catholic Church and the LGBT Community Can Enter into a Relationship of Respect, Compassion, and Sensitivity. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life, called it “a welcome and much-needed book that will help bishops, priests, pastoral associates, and… Read More Building a Bridge Between the Church and the LGBT Community: An Interview with Fr. James Martin

Cardinal Turkson on Economic Injustice, the Refugee Crisis, Creation Care

Cardinal Peter Turkson, prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, recently spoke at Georgetown University. You can watch the full video here: And here are a few highlights: .@CardinalTurkson: There is a new type of moral leadership that exists now under Pope Francis…He’s the leader we need for the Church. — Robert Christian… Read More Cardinal Turkson on Economic Injustice, the Refugee Crisis, Creation Care