"A society in flames" and how the Conclave and next Pope can respond -- from Cardinal Michael Czerny: americamagazine.org/faith/2025/05/… #CatholicChurch #CatholicX #Catholic

"A world in flames" and what the Conclave and the next Pope can do about it. Thoughts from Cardinal Michael Czerny today in America Magazine lnkd.in/gh9phzSR

Read Pope Leo’s first homily: 'This is the Hour For Love' ncregister.com/commentaries/p…

Today is 57th anniversary of assassination of Bobby Kennedy in 1968. IACS was privileged to join his daughter Kathleen and remarkable students @StGenevieveHighSchool in LA celebrating his life.

Join the interfaith prayer vigil for respect for immigrants and their rights 7:00pm TONIGHT with Los Angeles Archbishop José Gómez and @LAVoice and PICO California

Happening right now online: release of new book by Gustavo Gutierrez and edited by IACS fellow Dr. Leo Guardado. Cardinal Carlos Castillo speaking at the moment, followed by distinguished panel facebook.com/share/152M2uN5…

The U.S. & European cuts to human‑rights budgets aren’t just financial—they undermine America’s moral witness on the global stage. These aren’t abstract shifts; they jeopardize how the world sees our commitment to justice and dignity. In a recent Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC piece, Jim Ron warns

Kind of a sweet story of how Pope Francis’ shoes made it to Los Angeles: angelusnews.com/local/la-catho…

On faith and human agency: New research by James Ron & Rich Wood explores how religion may help shape public support for social transformation by heightening people's sense that they can affect the world around them. This seems to be rooted in multiple factors: 1️⃣ When religion

Must-read for our moment: Rev. Michael-Ray Mathews as I know him: Witness and balm—but balm of the challenging, no-false-comfort kind; balm of hope against the false idols. Lovely, true. open.substack.com/pub/michaelray…

Wisdom from Pope Leo challenging all Catholics to a more prayerful & thoughtful unity. We Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC hope our work helps advance that project! cruxnow.com/vatican/2025/0…

This July 10 livestream should be excellent: on Pope Leo and what his election means for Catholic social teaching & US public life: Richard Wood #Catholic #PopeLeo #PopeLeoXIV catholicsocialthought.georgetown.edu/events/pope-le…

In historic Vienna for the European Academy of Religion. ⁦Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC⁩ we are building global network of ‘thinkers with the Church’. Phenomenal history here.

The Catholic Church's approval of blessings of couples in same-sex relationships "will remain" under Pope Leo XIV, the head of the Vatican's doctrine office told an Italian reporter in a brief interview. bit.ly/44AywqY

Still at European Academy of Religion—now hearing talk on “Religion’s Contribution to European Cohesion”—through social service, social integration, and spiritual witness & dialogue.

With a quote from IACS president Rich Wood: latimes.com/california/sto…

IACS President ⁦⁦Richard Wood⁩ led session on building Catholic networks to ‘think with the Church’ at #EuARe2025 in Vienna. Also w Fr. Albert Alejo & Fr. Kpanie Addy…and great jazz.

Important and challenging article by great African friend of IACS Stan Chu Ilo Ending Aid Dependency: The Catholic Church and Africa’s Path to Dignity - voiceafrique.org/ending-aid-dep…