Christopher J. Hale

Hale is a Democratic politician from Tennessee; he has been a Catholic nonprofit executive and helped lead faith outreach for President Barack Obama.

Recent Articles

Why Taylor Swift's Endorsements Could Be Powerful

During my campaign for the United States Congress this past year, I would spend many weekday mornings at the City Cafe in downtown Murfreesboro, Tenn. — my hometown, about 45 minutes southeast of Nashville. When...

By Christopher J. Hale

Pope Francis’s Failure to Address Abuse Allegations Jeopardizes His Papacy

This week it came to light that Pope Francis received an eight-page letter from a Chilean man in 2015 that detailed how a priest sexually abused him, and how other priests ignored and concealed the...

By Christopher J. Hale

I'm a White Christian Man and I'm Acknowledging My Privilege for Lent

"Rend your hearts, not your garments!" These are the challenging words of the prophet Joel that will greet Christians in churches around the world as they mark the beginning of Lent with the celebration of...

By Christopher J. Hale

Why Heaven Can Have a Gate But the U.S. Shouldn't Have a Wall

Answering a question posed at the Conservative Political Action Conference

By Christopher J. Hale

Pope Francis Opens the Door for Future Female Deacons

It’s about time

By Christopher J. Hale

Pope Francis Slams Donald Trump’s Notions of ‘Radical Islam’

'Our war isn’t against Islam. It’s against evil'

By Christopher J. Hale

The Democratic Party Is Not One of Inclusiveness

To become righteous and powerful again, the party cannot exclude the downtrodden and those who disagree

By Christopher J. Hale

What Tim Kaine, Donald Trump and Pope Francis Have In Common

Hillary Clinton's VP pick was educated by Jesuit priests; he remains a devout Catholic—and he supports abortion rights

By Christopher J. Hale

The Real Trump Scandal Isn't Plagiarism. It’s Racism.

The politics of exclusion are in full force at the RNC

By Christopher J. Hale

Trump-Pence is the Most Anti-Catholic Republican Ticket in Modern History

The two have both frequently disrespected Catholic values

By Christopher J. Hale

Joe Biden and John Boehner: Our Faith Inspires Political Compromise

“I don’t like John Boehner; I love him,” Biden said

By Christopher J. Hale

Rumors of God’s Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

God isn’t the problem—we are

By Christopher J. Hale

Jesus’ Radical Easter Politics

Easter is a call to rise up and proclaim a community that will outlive all kingdoms

By Christopher J. Hale

This Is What Good Friday Really Means

It's a reminder to admit our own failings and take on the crosses of others

By Christopher J. Hale

The Passion Was a Pep Rally Version of Jesus' Death

It highlighted some of the excesses and weaknesses of modern Christianity in the U.S.

By Christopher J. Hale

Pope Francis Will Be a Pro at Instagram

He understands the power of images to communicate a message

By Christopher J. Hale

Pope Francis Reaffirms God's Love for LGBT Community in New Book

Here are his top two lessons

By Christopher J. Hale

Gun Control Is a Pro-Life Value

You know who'd support Obama's measures? The Pope

By Christopher J. Hale

Donald Trump's Anti-Christian Campaign

We are called by our faith to stand up against him

By Christopher J. Hale

Prayer Isn’t the Problem—Inaction Is

Authentic prayer always includes action

By Christopher J. Hale
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