via Vatican News: Pope Benedict’s letter was presented by its recipient, Msgr Dario Edoardo Viganò, during a press conference presenting “The Theology of Pope Francis,” a series of 11 books written by 11 different authors, and published by Libreria Editrice Vaticana… “I applaud this initiative,” writes Pope Benedict. “It contradicts the foolish prejudice of those… Read More Pope Benedict Highlights Continuity with Pope Francis’ Pontificate in New Letter

via ND: Sister Norma Pimentel, M.J., executive director of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley and longtime advocate for immigrants and refugees, will receive the University of Notre Dame’s 2018 Laetare Medal — the oldest and most prestigious honor given to American Catholics — at Notre Dame’s 173rd University Commencement Ceremony on May 20 (Sunday). “Jesus said, ‘when… Read More Sister Norma Pimentel to Receive the 2018 Laetare Medal

Elizabeth Bruenig discusses the evolving dynamic between religion, politics, and the left with Shorenstein Fellow Richard Parker:

The times in which we live demand that we develop a profound capacity of discernment… To discern, from among all the voices we hear, which is the Lord’s voice, which is the voice of Him who guides us to the Resurrection, to Life, and the voice that frees us from falling into the “culture of… Read More Pope Francis’ Prayer Intentions for March 2018: For Formation in Spiritual Discernment

Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego writes (via Vatican Insider and A Pope Francis Lexicon): Francis shares the conviction of St. John Paul II in Centesimus Annus that the substantial creativity and freedom inherent in market economies must be “circumscribed within a strong juridical framework which places [them] at the service of human freedom in… Read More Bishop Robert McElroy on Pope Francis and an Economy that Kills

via OSV Newsweekly: Our Sunday Visitor sought to provide an even wider sample of notable Catholics age 30 and under in the United States, what animates them in the good work they’re doing and what challenges they see facing young people today…. In a field such as social justice, it can be hard, as Edith… Read More Before Synod on Young People, Millennial Catholics Share Their Perspectives

via Chicago Catholic: Cardinal Cupich called on Illinois legislators to work together to enact restrictions that could help curtail gun violence in a Feb. 28 press conference in Springfield… Cardinal Cupich said, “I have come to Springfield, our state’s capital, this morning to join my voice to those of countless young people. They along with… Read More Cardinal Cupich: It’s Time for Action on Gun Violence