via the Vatican: Second, do not forget the poorest and the discarded. The “circular economy” has become a buzzword, calling for the reuse and recycling of waste. But while we recycle discarded materials and waste, we have not yet learnt – allow me the expression – to “recycle” and not discard people, workers, especially the… Read More Pope Francis: Be Wary of ‘Meritocracy’ Used to Legitimize Exclusion
via NBC News: Males are falling behind women, academically. Millions of boys are losing social skills while turning to social media apps and influencers. NBC News’ Stephanie Ruhle moderates a discussion with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, Richard Reeves and Michael Strautmanis on how to curb male loneliness and establish healthy gender norms.
Barack Obama: “The Fourth of July is about celebrating the big, bold, inclusive experiment that is our American democracy. And it has always been an experiment. Our democracy has never been guaranteed, which means we can’t take it for granted. We need to keep fighting for it, keep improving it, and keep making sure it… Read More Quote of the Day
Mike Jordan Laskey is the Communications Director for the Jesuit Conference. You can read his writing at Millennial here. Editor Robert Christian interviewed him on his work, faith, and daily life. So much of your writing—and all your communications work, really—seems built around stories. Have you always believed in the importance of narrative in articulating… Read More Millennial Catholic Interviews: Mike Jordan Laskey
via Alexandra Petri: Pope Francis cleared the way for an Italian teenager to become the first millennial saint by attributing a second miracle to him, the Vatican announced Thursday. The teenager, Carlo Acutis, is often called the patron saint of the internet among Roman Catholics because of his computer skills, which he used to share… Read More Carlo Acutis: The First Millennial Saint
Chris Crawford writes: This moment in our history demands that we work to ensure a free and fair election, as well as a peaceful transition to a new presidential term. Each of us should discern the ways that we can protect the democratic institutions that preserve our way of life. My organization, Protect Democracy, has… Read More How Catholics Can Protect Democracy in 2024
