From our recent Michael Cromartie Forum 2025 in Middleburg, VA. Adam Nicholas Phillips of Interfaith America and Steven Harris of The Fetzer Institute presenting during a session titled "Pluralism and American Diversity"

I’m very concerned about what’s happening in public and private spaces across the US. We must consider foundational freedoms and how they offer us principles in which to root down and participate together despite (and maybe because of!) our differences. Amidst protest and

"And we would do well to remember, especially in this year of high conflict and disruption, that patriotism is not possession. It’s participation." Great piece from Interfaith America's CEO Adam Nicholas Phillips religionnews.com/2025/06/12/wel…

Watched the #TopChef2025 finale? What an awesome depiction of diversity as a treasure and identity as a source of pride. All of it makes the American potluck more delicious. This is what #DEI should be. More in my OpEd for The Chronicle of Philanthropy philanthropy.com/article/top-ch…

Tomorrow is Flag Day. 🇺🇸 We would do well to remember, especially in this year of high conflict and division, that patriotism is not possession. It’s participation. My latest RNS religionnews.com/2025/06/12/wel…

Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly shot that almost completely prevents HIV, is now approved. It could shut down the HIV pandemic. It needs to roll out in at risk groups. But Trump has gutted HIV prevention at home and abroad. nytimes.com/2025/06/18/hea…

War does not solve problems; on the contrary, it amplifies them and inflicts deep wounds on the history of peoples, which take generations to heal. No armed victory can compensate for the pain of mothers, the fear of children, or stolen futures. May diplomacy silence the weapons!

Pope Leo condemns President Trump’s decision to bomb Iran.

It’s time for us to return home to what makes America truly great. My latest in RNS

With major concerns over immigration, border militarization and the poor, 20+ Catholic bishops and archbishops, including Cardinals Tobin and McElroy, and other interfaith leaders ask Senate to ditch the Big Beautiful Reconciliation Bill altogether.

It is no secret that I have profound disagreements with Zohran Mamdani. But every Democrat — and every decent person — should speak out with moral clarity against the despicable Islamophobic attacks that have been directed at him. Demanding the deportation of an American citizen

Common good and human dignity isn’t partisan; it’s faithfulness. Powerful leadership from Archbishop Broglio and U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops

Joe understands the assignment.

Today was the last day for too many of my former USAID colleagues. They deserved better. Why? Because they are patriots who loved their country so much that they believed they should help others in far off places. In my nearly 3 years with the Agency I, daily, counted myself

Cardinal Robert McElroy, Archbishop of Washington, DC with a word about anti-family polices and leadership:

A word on what potentially happens with increased debt. 💸

Can you tell us how he died, where, and why?

On Gaza - Everyone has long been horrified by what is unfolding in Gaza - but the blocking of humanitarian aid and now plans for a military takeover of Gaza City has taken the conflict into uncharted territory. We are not experts in the politics of the region, but we want our