Pope Francis: “Lord, bring healing to our lives, that we may protect the world and not prey on it, that we may sow beauty, not pollution and destruction.”

Dennis Sadowski has a new article on Stephen Schneck, one of the most important Catholic intellectuals in the country, as he retires from his academic career: He’s more the thoughtful type, bringing a calm demeanor and insights formed by his Catholic faith to the high-volume and often contentious debates on important public policy issues since… Read More Stephen Schneck: The Church Must Come Together to Better Serve the Common Good

via the AP: Bill O’Reilly has lost his job at Fox News Channel following reports that five women had been paid millions of dollars to keep quiet about harassment allegations. 21st Century Fox issued a statement Wednesday that “after a thorough and careful review of the allegations, the company and Bill O’Reilly have agreed that… Read More Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations, Bill O’Reilly Dumped from Fox News

via USA Today: In a special ceremony Tuesday morning, the Jesuit order that founded Georgetown University formally apologized to the descendants of 272 slaves sold in 1838 to pay off the university’s debts. More than 100 descendants of these slaves gathered at ornate Gaston Hall for the Liturgy of Remembrance, Contrition, and Hope, where the apology was delivered… Read More Georgetown, Jesuits Formally Apologize for Their Sins Involving Slavery

Here are some highlights from Pew’s latest survey for April 2017: Overall, 39% approve and 54% disapprove of Trump’s job performance For Catholics, just 42% approve, while 54% disapprove But for white Catholics, a majority (55%) approve of his performance Just 33% of women approve of Trump’s performance with 60% disapproving Likewise, his approval rating… Read More Trump Approval Low Among Millennials, Catholics, Women, But Not White Catholics