Catholic Extension has launched a new social media campaign called #WhyImCatholic to offer "hope and unity" for Catholics by inviting them to share their positive stories about faith and community "during this difficult chapter in the Church."
As US Catholics "struggle with the painful issues facing the church today," particularly the abuse crisis, Catholic Extension "recognizes that it is a difficult time to be Catholic."
"We must face hard truths together in order to change and grow stronger in love. It will hurt. It will be hard. And we will endure as a family of faith," the Chicago-based national organisation said. "It's times like this we should join together, as a faith family looking toward positive examples, to unify people and provide support."
