Amanda Erickson writes: Women are pawns in the Syrian war. That’s the conclusion of the United Nations’ Human Rights Council, which just released a new report on the horrific sexual violence facing the people of Syria. It documents an astounding array of atrocities. And it highlights the way Syrian government forces, under the control of… Read More The Syrian Regime‘s Systematic Rape Campaign
Reflecting upon Pope Francis’ five years as pope, Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington DC writes: In a world that thirsts for a love which does not disappoint, that is hungry for justice and more than what our materialistic, commercialized society offers, the Holy Father calls us to respond proactively with caring and kindness. Again and… Read More Cardinal Wuerl: The Pope is Reconnecting the Church with the Energy of Vatican II
Pope Francis: “We remember all those who, bravely and tirelessly, have worked and even lost their lives in defending and protecting the rights and the dignity of the human person. History asks us to embrace a definitive commitment to defending human rights.”
via Vatican News: Pope Francis said education should teach three basic languages: those of the head, the heart, and the hands. The language of the head, he said, means thinking well and learning concrete things. That of the heart means understanding feelings and sentiments. The language of the hands is making use of the gifts… Read More Pope Francis Responds to Young People’s Questions
You may have seen her on tv or trending on social media. Now you can watch Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the chaplain of Loyola-Chicago’s men’s basketball team, talk about her vocation, faith, Jesuit values, basketball, and more: At America, millennial Catholic Zac Davis has written about what you don’t know about Loyola’s Sister Jean: Sister… Read More TJP Interviews Sister Jean on God, Faith, Basketball, Jesuit Values, and More
In his homily today, Pope Francis said: And you, dear young people, the joy that Jesus awakens in you is a source of anger and even irritation to some, since a joyful young person is hard to manipulate. A joyful young person is hard to manipulate! But today, a third kind of shouting is possible:… Read More Pope Francis to Young People: Shout, Cry Out, Do Not Remain Quiet
via Chicago Catholic: Pope Benedict trusted that Christ would open a way ahead for the church. But his belief in the presence and action of the Risen Christ also shaped his understanding of how each of us should approach living out our discipleship in following Jesus. For instance, like Pope Francis, he advocated for “the… Read More Cardinal Cupich Addresses Legalist Critics of Pope Francis Who Claim to be Catholic
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