FBI Confirms Ongoing Investigation into Possible Russia-Trump Campaign Collusion

via the Washington Post: FBI Director James B. Comey acknowledged Monday that his agency is conducting an investigation into possible coordination between the Kremlin and the Trump campaign in a counterintelligence probe that could reach all the way to the White House and may last for months. The extraordinary disclosure came near the beginning of… Read More FBI Confirms Ongoing Investigation into Possible Russia-Trump Campaign Collusion

Pope Begs Forgiveness for Church’s Role in Rwanda Genocide

via the AP: Pope Francis begged forgiveness Monday for the “sins and failings of the church and its members” during Rwanda’s 1994 genocide and told Rwanda’s president that he hoped his apology would help the country heal. In an extraordinary statement after Francis’ meeting with Rwandan President Paul Kagame, the Vatican acknowledged that some Catholic… Read More Pope Begs Forgiveness for Church’s Role in Rwanda Genocide

Around the Web

Check out these recent articles from around the web: Lonely City: How I learned to be with myself in New York by Nick Genovese: “In solitude, I do not aim to possess the other in order to bring me pleasure. Instead, I take pleasure in others by simply getting to know them. I appreciate the… Read More Around the Web

Fr. Paddy Gilger, SJ Talks March Madness on Jesuitical

Fr. Paddy Gilger, SJ, one of the co-founders of The Jesuit Post who was critical in the launching of The Jesuit Post on Millennial, appeared on America’s new podcast, Jesuitical, yesterday. He discussed his picks for the top Jesuit moments in the history of the NCAA tournament, his thoughts on this year’s tournament, the difference… Read More Fr. Paddy Gilger, SJ Talks March Madness on Jesuitical

Next to Trump, Irish PM Delivers Powerful Speech Praising Immigrants, US Legacy as a Refuge

Irish leader Enda Kenny praised the economic, social, political, and cultural contributions of Irish immigrants at a St. Patrick’s Day event, while standing next to President Donald Trump today. He also pointed to the United States’ historic role for those facing oppression and hunger, “We believed in the shelter of America, and the compassion of America,… Read More Next to Trump, Irish PM Delivers Powerful Speech Praising Immigrants, US Legacy as a Refuge

How Trump’s “America First” Budget Violates 5 Key Justice Principles of Catholic Social Teaching

This post began as a “top 5 shockingly immoral aspects of President Trump’s budget proposal.” The problem is that virtually the entire budget is shockingly immoral and unjust. Instead, I want to highlight 5 touchstones of Catholic Social Teaching on justice. I will provide one example of its violation; however, for every single one, you… Read More How Trump’s “America First” Budget Violates 5 Key Justice Principles of Catholic Social Teaching

Over 100 Christian Leaders Express Opposition to Trump’s Plan to Slash Foreign Assistance Budget

In a letter to Congressional leaders, over 100 Christian leaders, including Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, express their opposition to disproportionate cuts to America’s foreign assistance programs: Dear Majority Leader McConnell, Minority Leader Schumer, Speaker Ryan, and Minority Leader Pelosi, As Christian leaders, it’s an honor to represent dedicated and faithful citizens living in… Read More Over 100 Christian Leaders Express Opposition to Trump’s Plan to Slash Foreign Assistance Budget