News and Views
Sr. Nathalie Becquart: Synodality as a path towards greater inclusion
Views Sister Nathalie Becquart, X.M.C.J. / February 10, 2025While the synodal documents do not specifically address LGBTQ ministry, their vision of a listening, dialoguing, discerning church provides principles for developing more inclusive pastoral approaches.
Jesus says: Try again!
Views James Martin, S.J. / February 8, 2025“We have worked hard all night and caught nothing” could be something that all of us could say in different circumstances.
How sketching helps a Catholic artist process pivotal moments
Views Mickey McGrath, OSFS / February 4, 2025Renowned Catholic artist Brother Mickey McGrath, OSFS, draws important moments from his life and the life of the church—including the recent Synod on Synodality.
A spirituality of patience
Views James Martin, S.J. / February 1, 2025Challenging as it is, and much as it often tests our human nature, our models in Christian waiting are presented to us in today’s Gospel.
Cardinal Wilton Gregory: I apologize to LGBTQ Catholics
Views Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory / January 28, 2025The outgoing archbishop of Washington, D.C., Cardinal Wilton Gregory, said that LGBTQ people in the church have not been treated well and offered an apology.
A true leader helps the poor and marginalized
Views James Martin, S.J. / January 25, 2025Jesus’s first words to his friends in Nazareth are not about how he will comfort them, but how his ministry is for all. It therefore incurs their wrath. As it does today.
Announcing Outreach’s new Jesuit Board of Advisors
Views James Martin, S.J. / January 23, 2025Outreach is delighted to announce the appointment of four gifted Jesuits to serve as our first Jesuit Board of Advisors.
Jesus’ family weren’t always in agreement—just like yours
Views James Martin, S.J. / January 18, 2025In today’s Gospel in particular, we can look to Jesus and Mary for models of listening, honesty, faithfulness, growth and love.