In Pope Leo’s exhortation “Dilexi Te,’ we hear the voice of a patient teacher reminding us of an inescapable truth at the very heart of Christianity: Christ’s radical love for and identification with the poor.
Meghan J. Clark
Meghan J. Clark is a professor of theology at St. John’s University in New York. She is the author of The Vision of Catholic Social Thought: The Virtue of Solidarity and the Praxis of Human Rights.
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‘Dead Man Walking’: An operatic exploration of Sister Helen Prejean’s death row ministry
“Dead Man Walking” is a deeply human story about truth, forgiveness and the possibility of redemption. It is a journey into which everyone—from the singers to the audience—is invited.
Posted inFaith, Faith and Reason
Pope Francis asks theologians to remember the marginalized. Here’s how one global project is responding.
In 2021 the Vatican launched a unique global theology project: Doing Theology from the Existential Peripheries. What can we learn from those interviewed?
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‘Porgy and Bess’ and the power of representation
Written in the 1930s, George Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess” has always been controversial.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
Catholics need a better way to talk about women’s bodies. Here’s a good place to start.
We are bad at talking about women’s bodies—a fact that constrains and distorts our conversations about and policies related to women’s health.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Rejoice and Be Glad!
“Rejoice and be glad!” is what Jesus said on the Sermon on the Mount. It is also the title of Pope Francis’ new apostolic exhortation on holiness in everyday life.
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What does it mean to be holy? For Pope Francis, it’s personal, but not done alone.
The call to holiness is at once personal and communal—pushing us to actively build the kingdom of God.
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How Trump’s unpredictable style is causing existential anxiety in Africa
The president’s apparent lack of knowledge about the U.S. immigration system and the complexities of Africa is especially concerning to anti-poverty volunteers.
Posted inArts & Culture, Film
Whether it’s Thor’s Asgard or our America, the history you’ve been taught is a lie
“Thor: Ragnarok” is an entertaining film with a powerful and needed message: ignore history at your peril.
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For white Christians, non-racism is not enough
In the wake of Charlottesville, mere “non-racism” is not an option. It recognizes the evil of white supremacy but washes its hands of responsibility.