Pope Francis’ recent speech to the European Parliament is an exceptional articulation of how Christian principles should shape the public life and how these values are connected to the European project and its commitment to democracy and human rights. It is perhaps his most intellectually rich speech—one that Europeans and non-Europeans alike would benefit from… Read More Pope Francis and the Future of Europe
Blase Cupich was installed as the ninth archbishop of Chicago yesterday. His homily seemed to outline his vision and what his central focus will be in the coming years, and his words were very encouraging. Here are fifteen quotes that caught my attention: “I intend to honor and give thanks for…family and immigrants, Native Americans… Read More Top 15 Quotes from Archbishop Cupich’s Installation Mass Homily
Three of the most important religious leaders in the Central African Republic have done an incredible job working to build peace in their fractured country. Imam Omar Kabine Layama, Archbishop Dieudonné Nzapalainga, and Reverend Nicolas Guérékoyamé Gbangou were included in this year’s Time 100 for their efforts. They recently spoke at Catholic University at an… Read More Building a Lasting Peace in the Central African Republic
One of the great temptations for any organized religion is legalism, in which the particular rules delineated by the religion and their strict enforcement become the focus of the faith, while the animating principles and mission of the faith lose their preeminence. This is particularly true of the Catholic Church, which has central authority, Canon… Read More Pope Francis: Choose Love and Justice, Not Legalism
Traditional sources of community have been frayed in modern American life. People change jobs more frequently, are more likely to relocate across the country from their family and friends, and local clubs and organizations have declined in membership. One enduring source of community, however, is sports. While the players might come and go more frequently… Read More Why All Neutral Baseball Fans Should Back the Royals
Millennial‘s 2013 ‘Millennial of the Year‘ Malala Yousafzai has received the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize (a slightly more prestigious honor), along with Kailash Satyarthi, an Indian children’s rights activist. The two won “for their struggle against the suppression of children and young people and for the right of all children to education.” Earlier this year, we… Read More Malala Yousafzai and Kailash Satyarthi Share the Nobel Peace Prize
We are living in the middle of the Second Gilded Age. The American political system needs major reform to cope with the malign impact of elite economic interests on both electoral outcomes and the policies that our elected officials enact (or fail to enact). We need another Progressive Movement that cuts across partisan lines to… Read More Money & Politics: The System is Broken
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