Around the Web

Check out these recent articles from around the web: Pathfinding in Spain by Ashley McKinless: “They offered no checklists to follow, no “life hacks,” no guarantees of certainty about the path ahead. Instead there was the perspective of people who understand themselves as pilgrims, who could tell me how things look from a bit higher… Read More Around the Web

With Gun Violence, Prayer Isn’t the Problem — Inaction Is

Millennial co-founder Christopher Hale has a new article at Time. He writes: After Wednesday’s shooting rampage in San Bernardino, Calif., many posted messages of prayer to social media. In response, some have responded to say prayer isn’t enough in the face of gun violence. The front page of the New York Daily News didn’t mince… Read More With Gun Violence, Prayer Isn’t the Problem — Inaction Is

Pope Francis: Lack of International Action on Climate Change Would Be Catastrophic

The UN conference on climate change, COP21, began this week. Prior to the conference, Pope Francis delivered a speech in which he discussed COP21 and the need for an agreement. Here are the highlights: In a few days an important meeting on climate change will be held in Paris, where the international community as such… Read More Pope Francis: Lack of International Action on Climate Change Would Be Catastrophic

Laudato Si and the American Catholic Church

Earlier this month, Catholic University hosted a conference on Laudato Si and the American Catholic Church. The conference included a public panel, moderated by Maria Mazzenga of the Institute for Policy Research & Catholic Studies, that featured Julie Sullivan, President, University of St. Thomas; John Carr, Director, Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life,… Read More Laudato Si and the American Catholic Church