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Washington Cardinal Robert McElroy gives the homily at the Red Mass at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington Oct. 5.

McElroy: Catholic colleges, universities must help restore 'order of grace' to nation, world

The nation's colleges and universities "have a critical and substantive role to play in arresting the eclipse of the order of grace in our society," Cardinal Robert McElroy of Washington said in his homily at the opening Mass of the 2026 annual meeting of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities.

Pope Francis addresses a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress as then-Vice President Joe Biden (left) and then-Speaker of the House John Boehner look on in the House of Representatives Chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington Sept. 24, 2015. (CNS/Paul Haring)

'Siempre Adelante': 10 years since Pope Francis' visit to Washington

"Now is the time for courageous actions and strategies," Francis said in his address to Congress. This work of defending and promoting the dignity of every person is not optional; it is a demand of faith and a matter of justice.

 

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