Pope Leo is right. Prayer isn’t the problem. Inaction is. Our children deserve a better country than this. As long as God gives us breath, we must work to make it happen.

While full text is yet to emerge, in speech to French politicians today Pope Leo said: “There is no separation in the personality of a public figure: there is not on one side the politician, on the other the Christian. But there is the politician who, under the gaze of God and

So great to have a pope who, off-script, slips seamlessly from Italian into Spanish and English, and ends by blessing in Latin. In an age of me-first nationalism, Leo shows us what diversity in unity means.

It is a remarkable fact that in the most advanced, wealthiest nation of our age “we know no place or time when Americans — even children — are safe from the curse of gun violence.” As Cardinal Cupich says: What’s needed is for those in power to make safety a priority.

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62 years ago today, civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. More than six decades later, King’s ideals remain as relevant today as ever, and we all have a role to play in comabting hate, racism and discrimination. #TBT

The levels of death and destruction in Gaza are without parallel in recent times. Gaza is piled with rubble, with bodies, with examples of what may be serious violations of international law. We need an immediate and permanent ceasefire. Hostages must be immediately released,

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This is Harper Moyski. She was killed while sitting in mass at Annunciation Church. Waiting for the school day to begin. Her family says she was a "bright, joyful, and deeply loved 10-year-old whose laughter, kindness, and spirit touched everyone who knew her." Remember Harper.

This is 8 year old Fletcher Merkel, who was killed in the horrific Minneapolis shooting. His father says “Fletcher loved his family, friends, fishing, cooking and any sports that he was allowed to play.” Let’s remember Fletcher and lift up him and his family.

Pope Leo’s top American bishops don’t mince words — it’s the guns. thelettersfromleo.com/p/echoing-pope…

Gospel Nonviolence is the presence of love, truth, and courage. Rooted in Jesus’ example, it transforms conflict. This path reshapes hearts and societies, breaking cycles of revenge with forgiveness and justice. Nonviolence is not weakness, but radical strength.

Check out this article: Gaza’s Cry for Peace: Why Israel Must Heed Pope Leo’s Prophetic Call - voiceafrique.org/gazas-cry-for-… the current genocide and silencide in Gaza is a stain on our collective human conscience Massimo Faggioli Austen Ivereigh Greg Abbott President Donald J. Trump Integral Human Dev Jewish Voice for Peace

Today, the universal Church celebrates the liturgical memorial of the martyrdom of Saint John the Baptist. His example can help us reflect on the mission of modern evangelizers. The key to every school of evangelization is to bear witness to what we contemplate and our encounter

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OPINION: The militarization of our cities is an expression of a sort of politics that is contrary to Catholic faith and Catholic social teaching. religionnews.com/2025/08/28/lab…

From USCCB: Statement on the 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina: usccb.org/resources/stat… A video of Dr. Ansel Augustine reading the statement can be found here: 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina - YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=tNmG6r…

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Fletcher loved his family, Harper was a ‘joyful’ big sister: Annunciation shooting victims mourned americamagazine.org/news/2025/08/2…

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