Millennial writer Elizabeth Stoker Bruenig has a new article at TNR. She writes: Oliver pointed out that the United States is singular among developed nations in its complete failure to provide any paid leave to mothers whatsoever. Globally, we are joined only by Papua New Guinea in our lack of paid maternity leave policy, according… Read More Paid Leave Is Going to Matter in 2016
Every week seems to bring a new chapter in the debate over Archbishop Cordileone’s additions to the San Francisco teachers’ handbook. Opponents of the additions argue that the Church should be more inclusive, while supporters affirm that a Catholic archbishop should not be forced to change Church teaching based on prevailing public opinion. This ongoing… Read More Stop Calling the SF Handbook Additions a Morality Clause
Thomas Reese recently wrote an article at NCR on the reaction of activists and scholars to Pope Francis’ upcoming encyclical. Millennial writer Daniel DiLeo offered his thoughts: “The climate crisis is an issue of unparalleled urgency,” says Dan DiLeo of the Catholic Climate Covenant. “Scientists generally agree that there is a closing window of opportunity… Read More Activists and Scholars on Pope Francis’ Upcoming Environmental Encyclical
Last week, Cardinal Óscar Rodríguez Maradiaga of Honduras, one of the pope’s closest advisers, spoke at Georgetown on the mission and message of Pope Francis, along with what we might expect when Francis addresses the US Congress. David Gibson has highlighted some of the cardinal’s most interesting quotes from his trip to DC: “Even here,… Read More Cardinal Rodriguez Explains Pope Francis’ Mission and Message, Previews Trip to Congress
The National Black Catholic Congress has released a statement on the civil unrest in Baltimore: The recent events in Baltimore, Maryland, along with those in Ferguson, Missouri and other communities in our nation, lead us to reaffirm our position as African American Catholics on the inviolate value of the Life and Dignity of every Human… Read More Statement of the National Black Catholic Congress on the Civil Unrest in Baltimore
News on Millennial writer Mike Jordan Laskey via the Diocese of Camden: Bishop Dennis Sullivan has appointed Michael Jordan Laskey as vice chancellor for the City of Camden. Laskey, currently director for the Office of Life and Justice, the diocesan office which addresses pro-life and social justice concerns, will continue to serve in that position.… Read More Millennial’s Michael Jordan Laskey Appointed Vice Chancellor for the City of Camden
via The Wichita Eagle: Catholic bishops in Kansas are calling on lawmakers to expand Medicaid. Expanding the program would provide health coverage for 130,000 low-income Kansans who are uninsured now, a statement from the bishops said Thursday. “We, the Catholic Bishops of Kansas, support expanding Medicaid to cover these individuals,” the statement reads. “Indeed, many… Read More Catholic Bishops Back Medicaid Expansion in Kansas
