Millennial writer Nichole Flores is quoted in a new article by Michael O’Loughlin at America: At St. Mark’s, registration drives were held on the first two weekends in October, during which about 750 people registered to vote. Those attending the trainings promised to register more people on their own…. The registration drive at St. Mark’s… Read More A Voter Registration Drive on the US-Mexico Border, as Immigration Takes Center Stage

Earlier this week, Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego delivered a speech at the Center for Catholic Thought and Culture on faithful citizenship, the common good, and the upcoming elections. Here are some key passages: In Francis’ message the core of the vocation of public service, and of all politics, is to promote the integral… Read More Bishop McElroy Delivers Powerful Message on Voting, Citizenship, and the Common Good

via Vatican News: Drawing inspiration from the Gospel reading of the day which tells of when Jesus, who was teaching in the synagogue, healed a crippled woman and ignited the anger of the righteous, Pope Francis said “it is not easy to keep to the path indicated by God’s Law. The reading by Matthew tells… Read More Pope Francis: Rigidity is Not a Gift of God

In Sweden, Pope Francis spoke about the Beatitudes: The Beatitudes are the way of life that the Lord teaches us, so that we can follow in his footsteps…The Beatitudes are the image of Christ and consequently of each Christian…The Beatitudes are in some sense the Christian’s identity card. They identify us as followers of Jesus.… Read More Pope Francis Proposes 6 New Beatitudes

Yesterday, the Institute for Policy Research & Catholic Studies hosted an event at the National Press Club on the Catholic vote in the 2016 elections. The panel featured Cokie Roberts, ABC News; EJ Dionne, The Washington Post; Maria Teresa Kumar, President and CEO of Voto Latino; Robert Jones, Public Religion Research Institute; and Stephen F.… Read More The Catholic Vote in 2016