Cardinal O’Malley: Pope Francis is the quintessential Ignatian Jesuit
Check out Cardinal Sean O’Malley’s excellent reflection on Pope Francis and his first year as pope:
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Millennial Co-founder Christopher Hale on Cardinal O’Malley in USA Today
Millennial co-founder and contributing editor Christopher Hale is quoted in Lorena O’Neil‘s “Who’s the most powerful Catholic in America?” in USA Today. The article focuses on Cardinal Sean O’Malley: he’s beloved and respected by his brother bishops. “I think he’s by far the most popular American cardinal,” says Christopher Hale, who works for Catholics in… Read More Millennial Co-founder Christopher Hale on Cardinal O’Malley in USA Today
Pope Francis Creates Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors
Via John Allen: Pope Francis today named Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley of Boston and seven other figures with reputations as reformers to guide a new Vatican anti-abuse commission, a move intended to demonstrate resolve about confronting the child sexual abuse scandals that have rocked Catholicism… The lineup for the new “Pontifical Commission for the Protection… Read More Pope Francis Creates Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors
Top Quotes from Henri Nouwen’s Bread for the Journey
Reading Henri Nouwen’s Bread for the Journey, I was struck by the parallels found in his short reflections and Pope Francis’ big themes: the importance of mercy, presence, joy, and being a church of the poor. These themes are deeply rooted in the actions and teachings of Christ. Here are some of my favorites from… Read More Top Quotes from Henri Nouwen’s Bread for the Journey
Peacebuilding in the 21st Century: An Interview with Dr. Maryann Cusimano Love
This Friday, Dr. Maryann Cusimano Love will present the annual Romero Lecture at the Rutgers University Camden Campus Center. This year’s theme is “Make Us Instruments of Peace: Peace-building in the 21st Century.” Dr. Cusimano Love is associate professor of international relations at The Catholic University of America, Washington. She is an author and editor… Read More Peacebuilding in the 21st Century: An Interview with Dr. Maryann Cusimano Love
Paul Ryan is Still Paul Ryan
Paul Ryan’s latest makeover is designed to fix his plutocratic image and rehabilitate his future political prospects. It is designed to counter claims that Republicans are indifferent to poverty and revive the image of Paul Ryan as a “serious thinker” who cares about policy, an image that was shattered in the 2012 campaign when many… Read More Paul Ryan is Still Paul Ryan
Billy Kangas in Relevant: The Problem with a Pop-Culture Christ
Millennial writer Billy Kangas has a new article in Relevant, where he discusses the “the baptism of pop-culture for the sake of outreach and evangelism”: When the Church employs superficial symbols to communicate the Gospel, the Gospel can only take hold of people on a superficial level. Jesus is actually seen as a clingy friend in the image who texts… Read More Billy Kangas in Relevant: The Problem with a Pop-Culture Christ
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