Michael Gerson writes: Donald Trump’s reelection would entrench a particularly vicious brand of know-nothingism, advocated with tireless arrogance, combined with resolute ignorance, enabled by steadfast sycophancy…. In most of Europe (and Latin America), an alternative would be obvious: a movement known as “Christian democracy.” This approach emerged under mainly Catholic influence in the 19th century.… Read More Is There a Political Home for Those Who Seek Solidarity Not Sectarian Supremacy?

via Reuters: A close aide to Pope Francis has drawn the ire of Italy’s anti-immigrant Interior Minister Matteo Salvini by climbing down a manhole to restore electricity to hundreds of homeless people living in an occupied building. Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, 55, whose job is to distribute the pope’s charity funds, went to the disused state-owned… Read More The ‘Pope’s Robin Hood’ Illegally Restores Electricity for the Homeless

Here are some highlights from Pope Francis’ speech earlier this month on the prevailing economic model: The precarious condition of our common home has been the result largely of a fallacious economic model that has been followed for too long. It is a voracious model, profit-oriented, shortsighted, and based on the misconception of unlimited economic… Read More Pope Francis Denounces Voracious, Shortsighted Economic Model Premised on Unlimited Growth

Millennial writer Mike Jordan Laskey writes: Evangelization is not proselytism…. On the flip side, evangelization is a long-term process. It’s relationship-building, invitation, dialogue, truly caring about other people, and modeling Christian love through concrete actions. It’s living with a sort of deep joy and hospitality that make people say, “I don’t know what she has,… Read More 3 Things Evangelization is Not

Watch millennial Catholic Anna Keating talk about the prevalence of suicide in our society, how we should view assisted suicide within that context, and a whole life approach to addressing suicide:

“The ethnic, linguistic, and tribal divisions in Africa can be overcome promoting unity in diversity. I want to thank the religious sisters, priests, laity, and missionaries for their work to create dialogue and reconciliation among the various sectors of African society. Let us pray this month that the Church in Africa, through the commitment of… Read More Pope Francis’ Prayer Intentions for May 2019: For Unity in Diversity in Africa