The truth or foolishness of Obama’s hopeful vision of our country rests in the choices we will make.
US Politics
Posted inPodcasts, Politics & Society
Catholics Enjoy Peak Clout in Congress in 2017
This week Matt Malone, SJ., and Kerry Weber chatted to Robert David Sullivan about the role of Catholics in Congress across party lines. This topic is particualrly timely given that almost one third of Congress’ membership is Catholic in 2017.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Before Trump’s inauguration, Catholic communities are praying for immigrants
At least one community said it will declare sanctuary status for itself.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Betsy DeVos advocates for charter, magnet, religious school choice
DeVos’ candidacy has been met with fierce opposition for labor unions, Democrats and civil rights groups.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Outgoing US-Vatican Ambassador Ken Hackett looks back on Pope Francis
Pope Francis puts his credibility on the line not only in the foreign policy field, but also in the pastoral field, outgoing U.S. Vatican Ambassador Ken Hackett says.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Video
Pro-life Millennials Speak Out
Tired of the rhetoric around abortion? The loudest voices don’t always tell the whole story. We talked to 7 millennial women—socialist, libertarian, Republican, independent—all of them pro-life, about their hopes for the pro-life movement.
Posted inFaith, In All Things
One of Martin Luther King’s biggest admirers? Pope Francis.
Pope Francis has invoked the civil rights crusader in three high-profile messages delivered during his pontificate.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Video
Chaplain of the House | Patrick Conroy, S.J.
Patrick Conroy is a Jesuit priest whose job it is to pray for Congress.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Cardinal Dolan has a minute to read from Book of Wisdom at Trump’s inauguration
The inauguration of a new president can be a time of hope and renewal for the country, Cardinal Dolan said.
Posted inMagazine, Of Many Things
Welcome to the new America
This is the new America, a fresh approach to the smart, Catholic take on faith and culture that has been our hallmark since 1909.