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.

Taylor Swift performs onstage during her tour on Oct. 6, 2018 in Arlington, Tex.

Why Taylor Swift's Political Endorsements Could Be So Powerful in Tennessee

During my campaign for the United States Congress this past year, I would s...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 t...

"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...

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

Pope Francis greets the faithful as he arrives to celebrate his Weekly General Audience in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Vatican.

Pope Francis Opens the Door for Future Female Deacons

It’s about time

Pope Francis greeting faithful during his weekly general audience, in the Paul VI Hall, Vatican City, on Aug. 03, 2016.

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

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

Sen. Bernie Sanders delivers remarks at the Democratic National Convention on July 25, 2016. Sanders lost the Democratic nomination to Hillary Clinton, who he urged his supporters to vote for.

The Democratic Party Is Not One of Inclusiveness

To become righteous and powerful again, the party cannot exclude the downtr...

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