via BBC News: The Catholic Archbishop of Jos, in central Nigeria, has accused the West of ignoring the threat of the militant Islamist group, Boko Haram. Ignatius Kaigama said the world had to show more determination to halt the group’s advance in Nigeria. He said the international community had to show the same spirit and… Read More Nigerian Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama: International Support Needed to Stop Boko Haram’s Aggression

From Papa Francesco: Questa economia uccide (Pope Francis: This economy kills) by Andrea Tornielli and Giacomo Galeazzivia via America: “I recognize that globalization has helped many people rise out of poverty, but it has also damned many others to starve to death. It is true that global wealth is growing in absolute terms, but inequalities… Read More 7 New Quotes from Pope Francis on Poverty and Social Justice

Millennial co-founder Christopher Hale has a new article in Time. He writes: By naming cardinals from the geographic and existential peripheries of the modern world, Pope Francis is showing us that’s he serious in his mission to rebuild the Church as “a place of mercy and hope, where everyone is welcomed, loved and forgiven.” To… Read More Pope Francis’ New Cardinals Reflect a ‘Poor Church’

Millennial writer Meghan Clark has a new article in US Catholic. She writes: Enlisting in the armed forces comes with significant risks associated with training as well as combat. All of these risks are heroically accepted by our servicemen and servicewomen; however, is rape now a service-related injury? The ongoing epidemic of military sexual assault… Read More The shameful silence surrounding sexual assault in the military

You walk out of your office and see him sitting there. You’ve seen him before—sometimes on that same step, sometimes down the block, sitting on the grate. Once in a while, you wave and say hello. Sometimes he responds with a head-nod and a smile. Other times he just stares blankly. You keep walking. You… Read More No One Should Freeze to Death on the Street. Ever.

The anchors of The Today Show were aflutter. Habitual viewers of this morning program are aware that over-excitement has become the primary disposition of the anchors and the rotating cast of meteorologists/journalists/pop culture icons charged with reporting upon Twitter trends. In this particular case, the excitement was not facilitated by Will and Kate’s New York… Read More Pope Francis and the Joy of the Gospel

The National Catholic Reporter, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary, has announced a writing contest for high school juniors and seniors. The first-place winner will receive $1,000 and have his or her essay published in NCR.  The second-place winner will receive a $500 award and the third-place winner will receive a $250 award, and their… Read More NCR Writing Contest for High School Students