Pope Francis

Editorial: The Greta Effect

Susan Hines-Brigger October 29, 2019

This past September 23, millions of people around the world walked out of their schools and workplaces to demand urgent action on climate change. The protests were scheduled prior to the opening of the United Nations General Assembly and the Climate Action Summit in New York City.

Climate activists | Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash

Fighting Climate Change

Christopher Heffron April 19, 2019

Pope Francis has taken his name seriously by fighting climate change directly.

Saint Francis and Pope Francis: Men of peace

Pope Francis & Saint Francis: Models of Peace

Christopher Heffron April 18, 2019

The faith life of Saint Francis was never still. Though he was comfortable with solitude and prayer, he was a doer.

The NAACP: Letting Freedom Ring

Christopher Heffron January 24, 2019

The NAACP, by encouraging African Americans to realize their own potential, is continuing a legacy that has made the United States stronger, fairer.

Saints Next Door

Diane M. Houdek October 24, 2018

It's easy to view saints as distant, historical figures that we can only try to imitate. Pope Francis encourages us to consider as examples the quietly holy people in our lives who inspire us to a deeper spiritual life.