Tim Shriver and Tara Isabella Burton have a new essay on American culture, liberalism and the ‘hyper-liberal worldview’, and different forms of postliberalism. Drawing on personalist and communitarian insights, they call for the embrace of “spiritual realism” and the creation of a “culture of us”: Identifying the roots of our collective political, and indeed spiritual… Read More Building a ‘Culture of Us’

In a short video from The Veritas Forum, Professor Randall Kennedy encourages people to not be afraid of ideas:

At America, Cardinal Robert McElroy of San Diego writes: The third element of Catholic teaching that supports a pastoral stance of inclusion and shared belonging in the church is the counterpoised realities of human brokenness and divine grace that form the backdrop for any discussion of worthiness to receive the Eucharist. As Pope Francis stated… Read More Cardinal McElroy on the Need for Radical Inclusion of LGBT Catholics

via AMDG: A Jesuit Podcast: One of the big challenges in higher education today is polarization in the classroom, which of course reflects the polarization of the country at large. Professors like Dr. Amy Uelmen are trying to figure out how to encourage their students to speak and listen to each other across divides on… Read More How to Foster Dialogue in a Time of Polarization

via the AP: Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as “unjust,” saying God loves all his children just as they are and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church. “Being homosexual isn’t a crime,” Francis said during an exclusive interview Tuesday with The Associated Press…. Francis’… Read More Pope Francis Calls for End to Laws That Criminalize Homosexuality

In a new white paper, Catherine Glenn Foster of Americans United for Life and Kristen Day of Democrats for Life of America write: Today, the American dream is out of reach for too many. Too many couples feel they cannot start or grow their families because of our disordered politics and warped economy. The existing… Read More Make Birth Free

via the Vatican: Health professionals, over the past three years, have had a very special experience, one that is difficult to imagine, that of the pandemic. It has been said before, but it must not be forgotten: without your commitment and labours, many sick people would not have been cured. Your sense of duty inspired… Read More Pope Francis: Healthcare Must Be For All, Not a Luxury