Check out our top stories on Pope Francis in 2015: 25 Quotes from Pope Francis’ Congressional Speech: “It is my duty to build bridges and to help all men and women, in any way possible, to do the same.” Pope Francis’ Speech at the White House: “I would like all men and women of good… Read More Millennial’s Top Stories on Pope Francis in 2015

For years, Russia has backed Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad’s campaign of mass murder in Syria. Now, following its unjust invasion of Ukraine, Russia is directly participating in Assad’s attempt to reestablish his control through mass atrocities. Russia has used the existence of ISIS as a pretext for intervention, while often bombing mainstream rebels—an approach that… Read More Russia’s War Crimes in Syria

Cardinal Seán O’Malley of Boston delivered an outstanding message on joy, community, and solidarity this Christmas, encouraging us to pursue these and leave behind the selfishness, materialism, and hedonism of an extreme individualism that is truly poisonous: “Christmas is about joy; so often, people do not know the difference between being happy, and having fun.… Read More Cardinal Seán: Christmas Joy is About Solidarity, Rejecting Ayn Rand Extreme Individualism

Here are some highlights from Pope Francis’ midnight mass homily and Christmas Day message: In a society so often intoxicated by consumerism and hedonism, wealth and extravagance, appearances and narcissism, this Child calls us to act soberly, in other words, in a way that is simple, balanced, consistent, capable of seeing and doing what is… Read More The True Light Has Come: Pope Francis Delivers Message of Hope at Christmas

Here is President Obama’s statement: During this season of Advent, Christians in the United States and around the world are preparing to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.  At this time, those of us fortunate enough to live in countries that honor the birthright of all people to practice their faith freely give thanks for… Read More Statement by the President on Persecuted Christians at Christmas

A number of blogs featuring Catholic and other Christian theologians, including some of the most talented millennial Catholic theologians, have posted a statement that condemns the rising tide of anti-Muslim sentiment and all forms of violence directed toward Muslims on account of their faith here in the United States. The statement expresses their solidarity with… Read More Catholic Theologians Take Strong Stand Against Islamophobia

During mass on Sunday, as I sat, stood, and kneeled in a stuffy balcony juggling my kids with my wife, I thought about those Christians whose concerns are far graver: those who are displaced from their homes this Advent and those who face religious persecution. It is easy to take for granted the simple ability… Read More The Powerful Witness of Displaced and Persecuted Christians