Check out these recent articles from around the web: Attacks on religion, liberty by Robert P. George and Katrina Lantos Swett: “It is both ironic and tragic that in this season of universal goodwill the Christian communities of the ancient Biblical lands should find themselves in grave danger. Let us stand in solidarity with them… Read More Around the Web
Pope Francis: “The church must be attractive. Wake up the world! Be witnesses of a different way of doing things, acting, living! (Show) it’s possible to live differently in this world.”
HuffPost Live had a very thoughtful discussion on young people, Pope Francis, and the Church earlier today. The discussion featured Rev. Paul Raushenbush, Jess Montoya, Christopher White, and Jonathan Lewis. Lewis, the Coordinator of Evangelization and Young Adult Initiatives for the Archdiocese of Washington, recently wrote one of our most popular guest posts: The Danger… Read More Is Pope Francis Revitalizing The Catholic Youth?
I hope all of our readers have a wonderful Christmas Eve (and Christmas Day). Here are some highlights from the pope’s homily for tonight’s Mass: In our personal history too, there are both bright and dark moments, lights and shadows. If we love God and our brothers and sisters, we walk in the light; but… Read More Pope Francis: Jesus is the light who brightens the darkness
Pope Francis: “The Lord is coming. May we await him with open hearts!”
One of the most encouraging things about Pope Francis’ papacy has been his widespread support across partisan and ideological lines. The public has embraced the Holy Father in an extraordinary way. Yet this is not matched at the level of political and media elites. While some right-wing Catholics distort Pope Francis’ words, telling us “what… Read More Pope Francis vs. Right-wing Catholic Individualists
Check out these recent articles from around the web: Family values hypocrisy by EJ Dionne: “Politicians talk about family values but do almost nothing to help families. They talk about parental responsibility but do almost nothing to help parents. They talk about self-sufficiency but do precious little to make self-sufficiency a reality for those who… Read More Around the Web
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