As the United States continues to experience senseless acts of violence and deepening societal divisions, I’m reminded as both a Catholic and a citizen that all of us have a responsibility to promote and protect the common good and the general welfare. Nothing reminds me more of such responsibilities than when I read the speeches… Read More How We Should Respond to Violence and Division
How are American bishops responding to the pope’s encyclical on care for our common home? Here are some of the best and most interesting responses: Statement of Cardinal Sean O’Malley on Laudato Si: “The Holy Father has given us a powerful, careful, prayerful analysis of two great ideas. The first idea, ‘Our Common Home’, the… Read More American Bishops on Laudato Si
Millennial co-founder Christopher Hale appeared on Huffpost Live to discuss Pope Francis’ recent speeches in South America. He argued that we should listen to Pope Francis’ message on all issues and respond to the challenges the pope has described (and so should members of Congress). Jack Jenkins provided some insightful analysis of the Pope’s words,… Read More A Discussion on Pope Francis and Capitalism
Millennial co-founder Christopher Hale has a new article at Time. He writes: Pope Francis’s speech didn’t reek of socialism, communism, or Marxism, but of a radical commitment to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. “Working for a just distribution of the fruits of the earth and human labor is not mere philanthropy,” the pope said. “It… Read More Pope Francis Isn’t Holding Back—And US Politicians Should Watch Out
Last night, Pope Francis gave perhaps his most important speech—one that was filled with powerful, direct, clear language; that provides an excellent overview of the core themes of his papacy and the way they fit together; and that connects these themes with Catholic social teaching and the philosophy that underpins it. Here are some of… Read More Pope Francis’ Most Important Speech: A Radical Call for Change
Georgetown’s Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life recently held a dialogue on Laudato Si. The panel was moderated by John Carr, director of the Initiative, and featured Gina McCarthy, Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency; Anne Thompson, chief environmental affairs and Vatican correspondent for NBC News; Christiana Peppard, professor of moral theology… Read More Pope Francis’ Encyclical on the Environment: A Dialogue on its Moral and Policy Challenges
Recently, I spent a week on Cape Cod with my family, and after my wife and I returned home we went to Sunday Mass. As I sat in the church waiting for Mass to begin I realized that I hadn’t really thought much about God while on vacation. I hadn’t prayed or read scripture. I… Read More Going Through the Motions
