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Most Americans believe the divide in our nation is a serious threat. Why is this partisan divide worsening? How should Catholics respond? Former Congressman Daniel Lipinski explains.

As division and fear grip our nation, there has never been a more important time for us to be Catholic FIRST – because courageous Catholic witness can not only win souls, but can transform and renew the American republic. Former Congressman Daniel Lipinski explains.

Solidarity and Subsidiarity are two principles of how Catholics should live their faith publicly. They can often appear in tension. How can we reconcile this apparent conflict? Andrew Abela explains.

Business leaders, at companies like Disney, take their cues from progressive political elites. They *should* be listening to YOU.

These amendments are anti-Catholic and unconstitutional!

The Canadian truckers. Parents speaking out at school board meetings. The rise of Trumpism. All of these movements have characteristics of "populism." But what exactly is populism? How should Catholics engage with populist ideas and activists?

While some Catholic Schools are closing, others are growing and even thriving. Why? Thomas W. Carroll, Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of Boston, shares 6 reasons and a path for how Catholic Schools can plant seeds for a brighter and more faithful future for the Catholic Church in America.

Identity Politics. What is it? Where did it come from? Why is it growing in American culture? What can be done about its harmful effects? Mary Eberstadt explains.

Why does our Catholic faith prioritize one social issue over all the others and refer to it as the pre-eminent social issue of our time? Bishop Joseph Strickland of the Diocese of Tyler answers this question and also explains why the media coverage of next week’s meeting of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) might be misleading.

Are COVID vaccine mandates ethical? Is there a moral obligation to get vaccinated? Can anyone rightfully claim an exemption? Vaccine mandates are the subject of intense debate and disagreement. Prof. Josh Hochschild discusses both the truth and the misinformation related to the Catholic perspective on vaccines, mandates and exemptions.

For 3 years, Amazon sold Ryan’s book, “When Harry Became Sally: Responding to the Transgender Moment.” Then, suddenly, just days before Congress was set to vote on the Equality Act, his book vanished from Amazon’s website. Why was Ryan’s book erased? What are the implications of Amazon’s decision on the free discussion of ideas, on transgenderism, and on the future of book publishing?

Catholics are called to minister to the world, caring for and evangelizing others as the apostles did. But in order to do this successfully, we need to understand the world and our fellow man with the eyes of Christ. So how should Catholics see the world? Msgr. James Shea unpacks the mystery of this vision.

Has gender ideology helped or harmed the cause of women’s rights? Title IX and other pro-women legislation opened up opportunities for women in education, politics, the creative arts and sports. Now all of that is being undone by the introduction of gender identity. Mary Hasson explains the negative impact of gender identity on women and their rights.

Catholic Social Teaching has it right. The core values of our faith and nation are under attack. It's up to us to push back and reaffirm the truths of the Church and the principles on which America was founded. Here at EDIFY, that's exactly what we will do. 🇺🇸👊