John I. Jenkins

We are called to serve the common good by engaging with political and other institutions, even in our pluralistic society. We bring…

— John I. Jenkins

Though the archbishop may rightly argue that they are objectively wrong in their positions, I don't understand how he can presume to…

— 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 have reflected a great deal on that event, and continue to do so. I cannot give you a complete answer in…

— John I. Jenkins

Pope Francis has taught us by his example how we can witness with our lives and actions to our faith and moral…

— 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,…

— John I. Jenkins

We have perhaps all said things in unguarded moments that we would not want printed in newspapers.

— John I. Jenkins

I live near Amish communities in northern Indiana and I have the greatest respect for such faithful people. They attempt to live…

— 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

As Pope Francis says in Amoris laetitia, pastors must "make room for the consciences of the faithful, who very often respond as…

— John I. Jenkins

I've seen many dig in their heels and becoming disenchanted with the church because of these kinds of denunciations from coreligionists. We…

— John I. Jenkins

Worst thing about Al Smith dinner : it was another reminder of how far we are from the amity between opposing sides…

— 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

To the extent that we sow love where there is hate and light where there is darkness, each in his or her…

— John I. Jenkins

No doubt the [presedential] campaigns have reflected some anxiety, anger, and resentment in the nation at large, and we must try to…

— John I. Jenkins

I'm reluctant to draw many conclusions from private correspondence leaked without permission.

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

— John I. Jenkins