Pope Francis has taught us by his example how we can witness with our lives and actions to our faith and moral principles, but still engage respectfu…

- John I. Jenkins

[Pope Francis] has done this not through angry speeches, but through the powerful symbols and examples of embracing a badly deformed man, welcoming r…

- John I. Jenkins

I've never met anyone who has changed his mind or deepened his faith because he has been confronted with such angry condemnations.

- John I. Jenkins

But rather than trying to understand and rise above them, as leaders should, the [presedential] campaigns have often simply channeled these negative …

- John I. Jenkins

I have reflected a great deal on that event, and continue to do so. I cannot give you a complete answer in a few sentences. But I would say that I wa…

- John I. Jenkins

[Pope Francis] has reminded us that the way we live our lives is the most important expression of our Catholic identity.

- John I. Jenkins

Best thing about Al Smith dinner: Cardinal Dolan got the candidates together for a brief prayer before going out on the stage.

- John I. Jenkins

I am far more concerned about policies of the Democratic administration and Democratic Party that infringe on the rights of religious institutions an…

- John I. Jenkins

Worst thing about Al Smith dinner : it was another reminder of how far we are from the amity between opposing sides that is needed for effective gove…

- John I. Jenkins