Millennial writer Marcus Mescher writes: Friday, March 13, marks the seventh anniversary of the Francis papacy. Over the last seven years, Pope Francis has introduced and popularized memorable phrases meant to inspire the church. His call to build a “revolution of tenderness” reminds us that mercy is who God is and what God wants for… Read More 5 Lessons from Pope Francis’ 7 Years As Pope

via CNN: Colorado passed legislation Tuesday to replace Columbus Day with Cabrini Day because bill sponsors say it doesn’t represent their community members. The first Monday of October will now honor Frances Xavier Cabrini, who according to the bill, is the woman responsible for creating 67 schools, hospitals, and orphanages in the United States and… Read More Colorado Will Replace Columbus Day with Cabrini Day

via Vatican News: “What kind of world do we want to leave to those who will come after us, to children who are growing up?” Pope Francis asks in the video message. “Motivated by this question”, he says, “I would like to invite you to participate in Laudato Si’ Week from 16-24 May 2020. It… Read More Pope Francis Invites the Church to Celebrate Laudato Si Week

Highlights from New Forms of Solidarity: Towards Fraternal Inclusion, Integration and Innovation (I+I+I): Throughout his public life, Jesus not only preached about justice, but also lived it through solidarity and mercy with his neighbors, but especially with the disenfranchised of his time. When asked which was the most important commandment, he answered with “love the… Read More Extending Fraternal Solidarity Worldwide

Millennial editor Robert Christian writes: This Lent, many of us are giving something up or establishing a new daily practice, but it’s not at all uncommon that we’ll stumble along the way. At this point, the question becomes what to do next, and for the perfectionists among us, finding that answer isn’t always easy…. If… Read More What Should You Do If You Stumble This Lent?

via The Vatican: Justice is trampled underfoot when the needs of individuals are ignored and where partisan economic interests prevail over the rights of individuals and communities. Moreover, justice is blocked by a throwaway culture that treats persons as if they were things, generating and promoting inequality. So much so that on the shores of… Read More Pope Francis Compares Populists to the Fascists of the 1930s, Criticizes Putting Up Walls

via Vatican News: “Indeed, the human person must always be defended and protected in his or her integrity and dignity, whatever his or her origin or social status,” the Pope told some 51 members of the Pro Petri Sedem Association, whom he received in the Vatican…. In the unbridled race for possession, career, honour or… Read More Put an End to the Exploitation of the Poorest!