With Gun Violence, Prayer Isn’t the Problem — Inaction Is

Millennial co-founder Christopher Hale has a new article at Time. He writes: After Wednesday’s shooting rampage in San Bernardino, Calif., many posted messages of prayer to social media. In response, some have responded to say prayer isn’t enough in the face of gun violence. The front page of the New York Daily News didn’t mince… Read More With Gun Violence, Prayer Isn’t the Problem — Inaction Is

Pope Francis: Lack of International Action on Climate Change Would Be Catastrophic

The UN conference on climate change, COP21, began this week. Prior to the conference, Pope Francis delivered a speech in which he discussed COP21 and the need for an agreement. Here are the highlights: In a few days an important meeting on climate change will be held in Paris, where the international community as such… Read More Pope Francis: Lack of International Action on Climate Change Would Be Catastrophic

Laudato Si and the American Catholic Church

Earlier this month, Catholic University hosted a conference on Laudato Si and the American Catholic Church. The conference included a public panel, moderated by Maria Mazzenga of the Institute for Policy Research & Catholic Studies, that featured Julie Sullivan, President, University of St. Thomas; John Carr, Director, Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life,… Read More Laudato Si and the American Catholic Church

Pope Francis Delivers Pro-Life, Pro-Family, Pro-Poor Message

Pope Francis recently spoke to members of the pro-life movement in Italy, delivering another whole life message: The Pope said in the existential dynamics, everything is interrelated and we need to nurture personal and social sensitivity, both towards welcoming a new life and towards those situations of poverty and exploitation that affect the weakest and… Read More Pope Francis Delivers Pro-Life, Pro-Family, Pro-Poor Message