Crux and the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life recently hosted an event that focused on the economic pressures faced by families, an important topic as we approach Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to the US and the reconvening of the Synod on the Family. Crux’s John Allen provided the introductory remarks. The panel… Read More It’s the Economy, Synod!: Economic Pressures and Family Life
Millennial writer Meghan Clark has a new article at America responding to a NY Times op-ed that accuses Pope Francis of cruelty because he affirmed the Church’s opposition to abortion as he announced that all priests would be able to grant sacramental forgiveness to those who have procured an abortion during the Jubilee Year of… Read More Pope Francis’ Mercy vs. Left-wing Libertarianism
From Portugal’s Radio Renascença: Young people are more informal and have their own pace. We have to let them grow, to accompany them, not to leave them alone, but accompany them. And to know how to accompany them prudently, knowing when to speak at the right moment, and knowing how to listen a lot. Catechesis… Read More Top 10 Quotes from Pope Francis’ New Interview
You can also read Christopher Hale’s recap at Busted Halo.
His picture went viral: Aylan Kurdi’s little body washed ashore. A perfect and awful symbol of our collective failure to protect the people of Syria and respond to the refugee crisis that has taken thousands of innocent lives. These are regular people. Many are fleeing the barrel bombs of a murderous regime. Some are fleeing… Read More The US Should Welcome More Syrian Refugees
Salt and Light will be airing a new interview with Stephen Colbert next Sunday at 8 PM. You can preview the interview by watching a few clips made available through Salt and Light’s YouTube channel: Where faith, logic and humor meet: What he would ask Pope Francis in an interview: Stephen Colbert on Pope Francis,… Read More Stephen Colbert on Pope Francis, Faith, Love, and Joy
One issue that Pope Francis has addressed repeatedly is the dignity of work and the crisis in youth unemployment. In certain European countries, youth unemployment figures are staggering. In certain communities in the US, the number of unemployed youth is also troublingly high. And globally, many are desperately searching for jobs but are unable to… Read More Pope Francis Calls for Prayer Campaign on Youth Unemployment
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