Opinion: Francis’ Challenge
How Gaudete et exultate addresses divisions in the Church
Five Years of Francis’ Papacy
Panelists discuss geopolitical, ecumenical, & cultural perspectives of the current papacy
Discernment and the Contraception Decision
The broader context of “discernment” surrounding the university’s latest contraceptive decision
Encouraging a Culture of Encounter: Ways to address poverty as a college student
Sarah Ortiz reflects on serving the poor as a Notre Dame student
“Trotsky and St. Benedict”—and Pope Francis
Brian Boyd reflects upon Alasdair Macintyre claim that “we are waiting not for a Godot, but for another—doubtless very different—Saint Benedict”
Letter to the Editor: In Defense of Pope Francis’ Pastoral Style
“Spiritual accompaniment” has become an increasingly common and contested term among Catholics after the Synod on the Family in 2015….
The “Society of the Strong” and the Fight for Human Dignity
Senior Aly Cox examines the question “is dependency a measure of worth?”
Answering the Call to Mercy
Mackenzie Kraker explores the challenge of spreading mercy in our lives
U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See Speaks on Pope Francis’ First Encyclical
Kenneth Hackett gives lecture about Laudato Si’, pope’s reform efforts in the Vatican
