In the wake of Laudato Si, Pope Francis has continued to address climate change to emphasize the importance of the issue and our responsibility to protect creation. In his latest remarks, he raised five important points: Climate change is a social issue (with “grave social consequences”), not just an environmental issue Climate change hits the… Read More 5 Reasons Pope Francis is Calling for Action on Climate Change

Millennial writer Meghan Clark has a new article at the New York Times. She writes: Francis is not interested in judging the economy from the perspective of the rich. Following the Gospel, he challenges capitalism from the perspective of its victims. A radical identification with the marginalized permeates all aspects of this papacy. The most… Read More Francis Has Ended the Illusion of a Vatican-GOP Alliance

The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Francis will travel to Kenya, Uganda, and the Central African Republic at the end of November. This confirms recent comments from Archbishop Charles Daniel Balvo, via Vatican Radio: The Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya (and South Sudan) Archbishop Charles Daniel Balvo has said that the proposed Apostolic visit of the… Read More Francis in Africa: Pope Will Travel to Kenya, Uganda, and Central African Republic in November

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