The encyclical takes its title from St. Francis of Assisi and is inspired by his “fraternal openness,” which, the pope said, calls on people “to acknowledge, appreciate and love each person, regardless of physical proximity, regardless of where he or she was born or lives.”
Belief in God as creator of all has practical consequences, pope says in new encyclical
Amy Uelmen: The buddy system for political dialogue
“It is an understatement to say that political polarization in our communities is intense. Some people are close to despair that they will ever be able to have a fruitful conversation with a person of another political party.”
Panel looks at role racism, religion, COVID-19 will play in elections
The concern over government response to COVID-19 and the economic collapse brought about by the pandemic with the national reckoning over racism has found Catholics sharing in a public mood that has decidedly soured on politics.
Jason Adkins: A time for choosing in politics
Much, including our politics, cannot go back to the way it was before. It is, as Pope Francis says, a time for choosing.
Practice of tracking Massgoers for political purposes gains scrutiny
Regular Massgoers in some parts of the country have been tracked using cellphone location data by at least one organization looking to turn out voters to support specific political candidates.
Panel: At ballot box, let Gospel, not a political party, guide your vote
A panel of religious leaders at Georgetown University advised Oct. 2 that Christians should look to the Gospel, not just for guidance on how to vote but also how to respond toward others in a national political environment pushing division, not unity.
In livestream debate, Canadian candidates discuss faith-related issues
The Catholics of Toronto staked their election flag in the territory of reasoned, respectful debate at the largest, nonpartisan, live-audience election event of 2019.
Catholics can offer calming voice in a time of fiery political debate
Catholics — clergy, religious and laypeople in the pews — can utilize the values of their faith to overcome the increasing fiery rhetoric emerging because of the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump’s actions.