Christopher White writes: At the end of his first World Youth Day in July 2013, Pope Francis urged the millions of young people gathered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to “make some noise!” or “make a mess!” The Spanish phrase, ¡Hagan lío!, can be translated both ways (and the Vatican’s official translators often used both),… Read More Pope Francis, Pope Leo, and the People of God

Let us pray that, inspired by Saint Francis, we might experience our interdependence with all creatures who are loved by God and worthy of love and respect. Lord, You love everything You have created, and nothing exists outside the mystery of Your tenderness. Every creature, no matter how small, is the fruit of Your love… Read More Pope Leo’s Prayer Intentions for September 2025: For Our Relationship With All Of Creation

via Archdiocese of Detroit: In response to the Aug. 27, 2025 shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, MN, Archbishop Weisenburger issued the following statement: “I am deeply troubled and immensely sad to hear reports of today’s shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis. Catholic schools are meant to be places of faith, learning, and… Read More Archbishop Weisenburger: End the Superabundance of Handguns and Assault Weapons

via The Prof G Pod – Scott Galloway: Scott speaks with Jonathan Haidt, author of The Anxious Generation, and Richard Reeves, founder of the American Institute for Boys and Men, to discuss the growing crisis facing young men and why it matters for everyone. They talk about the collapse of in-person childhood, the rise of… Read More The Crisis of Men and Boys — with Jonathan Haidt and Richard Reeves

Millennial writer Meghan Clark writes: For Catholics, peace is more than a sentiment—it shapes the rhythm of our worship. We begin by seeking peace in prayer, and Mass ends with a charge to “go in peace.” Peace is, at once, a prayer, a promise, and a practice…. Peaceful communities are not passive; they are active,… Read More The Call to be Peacemakers