Check out these recent articles from around the web: The ‘Francis effect’ is about more than politics by Allison Walter: “During my sleep-deprived adventure, I saw my church come alive, with millions gathered together in song in the city streets because they have renewed hope. I had strangers tell me that they’re giving the church… Read More Around the Web
Just when we thought the pope’s private meetings in the US might recede from the limelight, CNN is reporting: The day before Pope Francis met anti-gay county clerk Kim Davis in Washington last week, he held a private meeting with a longtime friend from Argentina who has been in a same-sex relationship for 19 years.… Read More CNN: Pope Met Privately with Same-sex Couple During US Trip
The Vatican has finally offered some clarity on the Pope Francis-Kim Davis meeting with a statement that undermines claims that Pope Francis intended to demonstrate support for her position. The statement reads: The brief meeting between Mrs. Kim Davis and Pope Francis at the Apostolic Nunciature in Washington, DC has continued to provoke comments and… Read More Vatican: Pope’s Brief Encounter with Kim Davis Does Not Reflect Support For Her Position
Civil war has ravaged Syria for more than 4 years. In that time, almost a quarter million people have been killed (in documented deaths alone), at least 7.6 million civilians have been displaced from their homes and remain in Syria, and nearly 4 million refugees have left their country in search of peace and security.… Read More Alan Kurdi, Martyr
On Monday, I spoke at the 2015 Democratic Revival at the National Press Club. Here are my prepared remarks: My position on abortion is progressive not conservative. I believe in robust government action to protect the lives of unborn children, as I refuse to draw a distinction between humans and persons. All humans are persons.… Read More Millennials, the Whole Life Approach, and the Democratic Party
This post by Henry Longbottom, SJ is also featured on The Jesuit Post. A few weeks back, we heard of Papa Francesco’s escape from the confines of Vatican City to pay a visit to — of all places — his opticians. The tourists and journalists went wild, and the world applauded another instance of this humble… Read More Prada or Nada?: 3 Simple Fashion Tips from Pope Francis
Like many Catholics, I have family on my mind nowadays. These are exciting times with the Pope’s recent trip to the U.S. in the run-up to next month’s Synod on the Family. With its focus on family issues—like cohabitation, contraception, same sex marriage, divorce, and annulment—last year’s synod stirred up plenty of emotions and controversy.… Read More The Power of Being Named
