Last week, Pope Benedict (@Pontifex) released a statement previewing his message for the upcoming World Communications Day on May 12, 2013. In the statement, he urged people of faith, especially Church leaders, to use social media to promote the Gospel. He writes: Social media… need[s] the commitment of all who are conscious of the value… Read More #Pontifex: Use Social Media to Promote the Gospel
49ers head coach describes joy of Peru mission work by Kate Veik and Marianne Medlin (Catholic News Agency) Jim Harbaugh, the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, describes the joy he feels when he joins fellow parishioners from his Menlo Park, California parish on their trips to Peru. They visit to aid a growing… Read More Weekly Rewind
The fierce clashes between Burmese troops and Kachin rebels is a stark reminder of the misguided nature of the decision taken by the United States to lift all remaining sanctions on Burma without meaningful progress on peace efforts. The administration’s response to the escalating conflict has not been commensurate to the worsening crisis. In light… Read More Demanding Peace in Kachin State
For most of her life, Karla did not know that she was an undocumented resident of the United States of America. She grew up in a densely populated neighborhood in South Philadelphia. She went to high school and got a job as a waitress in her teenage years. Her parents worked hard, sent money to… Read More Karla’s Story
Check out some of the most relevant articles and news stories for Millennial readers that hit the web over the past couple of weeks. Pro-Women, Pro Child, Pro Life by Kim Daniels (Catholic Voices USA) Kim Daniels explores the rise of pregnancy resource centers (which offer increased support for mothers and families) and the development… Read More Weekly Rewind
We Notre Dame football fans have had a bizarre and emotional ten days. First, on January 7, Alabama slaughtered the Irish in the BCS National Championship game, 42-14. This part wasn’t that bizarre, admittedly, but it was quite disappointing. Then, head coach Brian Kelly, who had previously insisted he had no interest in jumping to… Read More Three Lessons from the Manti Te’o Hoax
Second of two parts Not so long ago, if a cop found you behind the wheel after you had a few too many, he would put you in the back of a cruiser and take you home. Today, however, that second car trip will almost certainly terminate at the local lockup, with a court date… Read More The Solution: A Culture of Success
