via X: The “globalization of indifference” Pope Francis warned about now seems to have become a globalization of powerlessness. Faced with injustice and innocent suffering, we are more aware — but risk doing nothing, overcome with a feeling of helplessness. Yet history is saved by the humble, the just, and martyrs, in whom goodness shines and… Read More Pope Leo Warns of ‘Globalization of Powerlessness’
Christopher Lamb writes: An Italian teenager who liked playing video games and making funny films of his pets became the Catholic Church’s first “millennial” saint on Sunday. Carlo Acutis, who was just 15 when he died from leukaemia in 2006, used his computing skills to spread awareness of the Catholic faith, setting up a website… Read More The First Millennial Saint: Saint Carlo Acutis
Former Millennial of the Year Michael Wear:
In a recent speech, Pope Leo pointed to the widespread mistaken understanding of human flourishing that is causing so much misery: Today, a flourishing life is often confused with a materially wealthy life or a life of unrestricted individual autonomy and pleasure. The so-called ideal future presented to us is often one of technological convenience… Read More Our Obsession with Limitless Autonomy is Making Us Miserable
Highlights of Dignitas Infinita, a 2024 declaration on Catholic doctrine by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith: Every human person possesses an infinite dignity, inalienably grounded in his or her very being, which prevails in and beyond every circumstance, state, or situation the person may ever encounter. This principle, which is fully recognizable… Read More Key Quotes from Dignitas Infinita
Christopher White writes: At the end of his first World Youth Day in July 2013, Pope Francis urged the millions of young people gathered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to “make some noise!” or “make a mess!” The Spanish phrase, ¡Hagan lío!, can be translated both ways (and the Vatican’s official translators often used both),… Read More Pope Francis, Pope Leo, and the People of God
Let us pray that, inspired by Saint Francis, we might experience our interdependence with all creatures who are loved by God and worthy of love and respect. Lord, You love everything You have created, and nothing exists outside the mystery of Your tenderness. Every creature, no matter how small, is the fruit of Your love… Read More Pope Leo’s Prayer Intentions for September 2025: For Our Relationship With All Of Creation
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