We Can’t Forget About Young People Who Have Left the Church

Christopher White writes: In the lead-up to October’s synod on “Young people, faith and vocational discernment,” much of the discussion has been on the needs of young people within the church. That’s a very good and necessary conversation, but it should also be had alongside a discussion of what can be done to reach the… Read More We Can’t Forget About Young People Who Have Left the Church

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Why the GOP’s Individualistic Paid Family Leave Plan is Inadequate

Elizabeth Bruenig writes: Consider the paid parental leave plan teased in President Trump’s State of the Union address, which has now gained traction with Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Ivanka Trump. The plan, described as “a budget-neutral approach to parental leave” by advocates, would allow parents to draw from their Social Security benefits early to… Read More Why the GOP’s Individualistic Paid Family Leave Plan is Inadequate

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Bishop Murry: US Catholics Have Failed to Take Decisive Action on Racism

Christopher White writes: American Catholics have “shown a lack of moral consciousness on the issue of race,” Bishop George Murry told attendees at the 2018 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering. While he believes America has made progress on the issue of race relations, he said that “recent events in our country have questioned exactly how far… Read More Bishop Murry: US Catholics Have Failed to Take Decisive Action on Racism

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Pope Francis’ Prayer Intentions for February 2018: For An End to Corruption

“What is at the root of slavery, unemployment, and disregard for nature and goods held in common? Corruption, a process of death that feeds the culture of death. Because the thirst for power and possessions knows no limits. Corruption is not countered with silence. We must speak about it, denounce its evils, and try to… Read More Pope Francis’ Prayer Intentions for February 2018: For An End to Corruption

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