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Salt and Light Gatherings

The Initiative regularly brings together young Catholics in Washington to explore links between faith, Catholic social thought, and their lives and work, especially on public policy. These unique Salt and Light Gatherings are for Catholics under 40 years old who work on Capitol Hill or in the administration, other branches of government, or public policy organizations. They are held in the Capitol or at Georgetown’s School of Continuing Studies, with presentations and discussion on a critical topic, opportunities for networking, and a happy hour and reception.

Events

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Oct
21
2025

Broken Links: How Do Media Silos Undermine Social Solidarity?

Pope Leo XIV has urged the media to serve as peacemakers and to embrace communication that brings us out of the confusion of loveless, ideological, or partisan languages. Yet the proliferation of new and heavily ideological media outlets prevents dialogue among people with differing views, continues…

Videos

Is Partisanship a Threat to Faithful Citizenship or a Way to Live it Out? (Video)

February 27, 2025

Duration: 1 hour 9 minutes

Faith, Discernment, and Democracy: Young People and the 2024 Election (Video)

October 26, 2024

Duration: 1 hour 0 minutes

Young Adults in this Election Year: Rebuilding Broken Trust in Institutions and Leaders (Video)

September 24, 2024

Duration: 1 hour 2 minutes