She dazzlingly adorned an October cover of People magazine and, on some days, the headlines on CNN. She was photogenic; she wrote and spoke with a strong and independent voice. She was compelling. She was Brittany Maynard, the newest (and arguably the first deliberate) poster girl for assisted suicide. While many supporters and practitioners of… Read More Assisted Suicide and Authentic Love
Check out these recent articles from around the web: Without Obamacare, I would have died by David Tedrow: “Bottom line, without insurance and the subsidy I would simply die, because I could not afford my drugs and my body would reject my liver.” Why the Press Is Less Free Today by George Packer: “Demagogues like… Read More Around the Web
Earlier this week, Br. Guy Consolmagno was awarded “one of planetary science’s most prestigious awards,” the Carl Sagan Medal. It is the first time a member of the clergy has won the award. It is an encouraging result for those of us who believe in the fundamental compatibility of science and religion, as well as… Read More Vatican Astronomer and Jesuit Brother Guy Consolmagno Wins the Carl Sagan Medal
Millennial editor Robert Christian and Kristen Day, the executive director of Democrats For Life of America, have a new article at The Hill. They write: Abortion on demand will never be the foundation of a durable Democratic majority. Millennials are more progressive than older generations in many ways, but they are also more pro-life than… Read More Do Democrats want pro-choice purity or to win elections?
via RNS: “In his latest bid to ease the suffering of the poor — and upend the expectations of the papacy — Pope Francis plans to build showers for the homeless under the sweeping white colonnade of St. Peter’s Square. Three showers are to be built into refurbished public restrooms provided for Catholic pilgrims along… Read More Pope Francis to Build Showers in St. Peter’s Square for the Homeless
Three of the most important religious leaders in the Central African Republic have done an incredible job working to build peace in their fractured country. Imam Omar Kabine Layama, Archbishop Dieudonné Nzapalainga, and Reverend Nicolas Guérékoyamé Gbangou were included in this year’s Time 100 for their efforts. They recently spoke at Catholic University at an… Read More Building a Lasting Peace in the Central African Republic
Since last month’s Synod on the Family propelled the lesbian and gay community into the spotlight and sparked conversation about their role in the Catholic Church, there is no better time to be talking about what invaluable gifts they bring to the Church. The Relatio attracted both applause and controversy after positive language (like “gifts… Read More The Saint of 9/11 and the “Gifts and Qualities” of Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Catholics
