On today’s episode of Just Love, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan speaks with Prof. Henry Schwalbenberg, Ph.D., Professor of Economics at Fordham University and Editor of the Fordham Francis Global Poverty Report, to explore this year’s newly released multidimensional poverty index inspired by Pope Francis. The report measures not only material deprivation—such as access to food, water, housing, and employment—but also spiritual well-being, including education, gender equity, and religious freedom, offering a holistic vision of human dignity. They discuss how recent changes in U.S. aid policy and shifts in foreign assistance are reshaping global poverty relief and what these developments mean for the Church’s mission and global solidarity. Monsignor Sullivan then welcomes Will Wrotniak, Volunteer…

On this first weekend of Advent, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan welcomes Dr. Cristina Duranti, Director of the Good Shepherd International Foundation, to discuss their global campaign “Children NOT Workers,” which works to eliminate child labor and uphold the dignity of every child through education, safe spaces, and alternative livelihoods. He then speaks with Liz Kelly, writer, retreat director, and Community Leader for Women’s Formation at the Word on Fire Institute, who reflects on the spiritual call to “make a desert” during our Advent journey, drawing on her work as a retreat leader and contributor to the Magnificat Advent Companions to explore how silence, waiting, and interior openness can deepen our preparation for Christ’s coming.

On this week’s episode of JustLove, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan brings together two leaders whose work reflects the power of inclusion and community. Nicholas Viselli, Artistic Director of Theater Breaking Through Barriers—the only professional off-Broadway company dedicated to advancing artists and audiences with disabilities—joins the show to discuss the theater’s 45 years of breaking barriers, especially meaningful during a season when so many families turn to Broadway. We also hear from Luz Tavarez, Vice President of Government Relations for Catholic Charities USA, who reflects on major initiatives developed during her tenure at Catholic Charities New York, including Feeding Our Neighbors, support for day laborer communities, and critical community partnerships formed during the…

On this week’s episode of JustLove, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan marks the Church’s celebration of the World Day of the Poor with two powerful conversations. Eric A. Clayton, Deputy Director of Communications for the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States, joins the show to discuss Pope Leo XIV’s new Apostolic Exhortation Dilexi Te and its urgent call for the Church to more deeply embrace and love those who are poor. Later in the program, Taina Rodriguez, Associate Director of Food and Dignity Programs at Part of the Solution (POTS) in the Bronx, shares how she and her team accompany neighbors facing daily challenges with compassion, dignity, and practical support. Together, these conversations…

On today’s episode of JustLove, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan speaks with Katie Baxter, LMSW, Chief Executive Officer of Catholic Charities of Shiawassee and Genesee Counties in Flint, Michigan, about their new Sacred Heart Veteran’s Village, which provides local veterans with housing and essential resources, in honor of the upcoming Veteran’s Day on Tuesday, November 11th. Following a brief break, Monsignor Sullivan sits down with Christopher Crawford, Senior Director of Civic Strategies at Interfaith America, to discuss political polarization in the United States and explore how Catholic and other faith communities can play a role in promoting unity, justice, and constructive civic engagement after the 2025 Election Day.