How are American bishops responding to the pope’s encyclical on care for our common home? Here are some of the best and most interesting responses: Statement of Cardinal Sean O’Malley on Laudato Si: “The Holy Father has given us a powerful, careful, prayerful analysis of two great ideas. The first idea, ‘Our Common Home’, the… Read More American Bishops on Laudato Si
Pope Francis: “Today’s world stands in great need of witnesses, not so much of teachers but rather of witnesses. It’s not so much about speaking, but rather speaking with our whole lives.”
Check out these recent articles from around the web: How Laudato Si’ Extends Catholic Social Teaching by Anthony Annett: “The way forward, as laid out by Laudato si’, will involve regulation and changes in economic policy, but it will begin with a change in attitudes and culture. It won’t be easy, especially for those in… Read More Around the Web
Millennial co-founder Christopher Hale has a new article at Time. He writes: Pope Francis’s speech didn’t reek of socialism, communism, or Marxism, but of a radical commitment to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. “Working for a just distribution of the fruits of the earth and human labor is not mere philanthropy,” the pope said. “It… Read More Pope Francis Isn’t Holding Back—And US Politicians Should Watch Out
Pope Francis: “God chose and blessed us for a purpose: to be holy and blameless in his sight (Eph 1:4). He chose us, each of us to be witnesses of his truth and his justice in this world.”
Georgetown’s Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life recently held a dialogue on Laudato Si. The panel was moderated by John Carr, director of the Initiative, and featured Gina McCarthy, Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency; Anne Thompson, chief environmental affairs and Vatican correspondent for NBC News; Christiana Peppard, professor of moral theology… Read More Pope Francis’ Encyclical on the Environment: A Dialogue on its Moral and Policy Challenges
Pope Francis: “We need to see each child as a gift to be welcomed, cherished, and protected.”
Millennial 