Dr. Mary Beth Yount

Theology Prof & Endowed Chair. Past Dir Programing for WMOF Pope's US visit. Work featured in media, TIME to Rome Reports

[Dr. Mary Beth Yount @DoctorYount]

😂 the locals all prob knew this already

[Dr. Mary Beth Yount @DoctorYount]

@garonsen Your assertion that it’s not a proper noun is still correct

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

Teaching means forming people to listen to the heart, to inner freedom and the capacity for critical thinking. In this dynamic, faith and reason neither ignore nor oppose one another. They should both be traveling companions in the humble and sincere search for truth.

[Ryan Burge 📊 @ryanburge]

In my opinion, this is the best analysis of what is actually happening in the Catholic Church.

Takeaways:

1. There's absolutely an uptick in new converts in the last few years.

2. Even after these increases, the overall numbers are still significantly down from 2000.

[Conrad Hackett @conradhackett]

Please share -@pewresearch wants to hire a data archivist who will be an advocate for data users, helping to ensure that our datasets are easy to discover and reuse by researchers, journalists, and the public.
https://t.co/VqrrdpTGgu

[Dr. Mary Beth Yount @DoctorYount]

@DavidPaternostr @FrHarrison Same. Short section written after the chapter was done.

[RNS @RNS]

RNS’ Most-Read Stories of 2025:

According to the Public Religion Research Institute, 40% of women ages 18-29 are religiously unaffiliated — a percentage that for the first time outpaces the unaffiliated rate for young men.
https://t.co/UeUlunNjDO

[Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins @daniel_dsj2110]

“The Department of Philosophy at Georgetown University will not be accepting any PhD students for the 2026-2027 academic year.” https://t.co/owazAcraX6

[Dr. Mary Beth Yount @DoctorYount]

“The survivors’ committee said nearly 900 abuse claims have gone unheard in court because of the bankruptcy and argued that allowing survivors a voice in the process could provide both validation and healing”

[Charlie Specht - WGRZ Investigative Reporter @Charlie_WGRZ]

One by one, survivors of sexual abuse in the @BuffaloDiocese (many who had never gone public) stood up in federal court to have their voices heard. It had an impact on Judge Carl Bucki, who approved their motion to allow victim impact statements. https://t.co/s9D6gFk9IQ

[Dr. Mary Beth Yount @DoctorYount]

@FrMatthewLC @Liturgy This is a very interesting thread. Many replies note mental health issues. You have many neurodiverse followers, so that might be reflected here. But how common do you think it is for mental health to be a main factor precluding entry?

[Ryan Burge 📊 @ryanburge]

"When I say that politics is the master identity, this is exactly what I mean. There are only a few issues — abortion being the clearest example — where religious commitment still shapes opinion in a significant way. On topics like immigration or gun control, it’s almost entirely driven by partisanship at this point."

https://t.co/9bmu5h3rsU

[Dr. Mary Beth Yount @DoctorYount]

@jdflynn @johnhboyer Your family *is* beautiful & I always enjoy your posts abt the kids. I’d welcome any chaos they might create at Mass too. All of us human beings & families are chaotic in our own ways & what a loss for those who choose to be cranky instead of enjoy the adventure that is community

[Dr. Mary Beth Yount @DoctorYount]

@jdflynn @johnhboyer Yes about not being self-conscious! Once, w 4 kids ages 7 & below but needing the wheelchair accessible *front row*, I worried all Mass abt irritating the row behind, a group from the nursing home. After, an old woman who could not speak, handed me a note abt “beautiful family”❤️

[Dr. Mary Beth Yount @DoctorYount]

@FrMatthewLC @metathomist My “joined date” is not clickable at all. Must just be verified accounts.

[Synod.va @Synod_va]

#PopeLeoXIV reflects on the #Church as a “construction site” alive with creativity, dedication, & hard work, reminding us that the Church of Rome stands as a witness to this in this #implementationphase of the #Synod.
🗨️The Homily: https://t.co/5rApV7w3AF
#synodality #synod

[Dr. Mary Beth Yount @DoctorYount]

@_NotA_Bot_ @RAILMag @610_Phanatic I’ve wondered about the Wawa addition to the Media-Wawa line. There cannot be much ridership out there, and I am sure it was expensive.

[Michael S. Schmidt @nytmike]

In an extraordinary 12-page letter, the former president of UVa described to the faculty the immense pressure the Trump DOJ directed at him and the school and said that his ouster had been publicly mischaracterized. https://t.co/5S9rC6BKXM

[U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops @USCCB]

U.S. Bishops Issue a “Special Message” on Immigration from Plenary Assembly in Baltimore

As the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) gathered for their Fall Plenary Assembly in Baltimore, the bishops issued a Special Message addressing their concern for the evolving situation impacting immigrants in the United States. It marked the first time in twelve years the USCCB invoked this particularly urgent way of speaking as a body of bishops. The last one issued in 2013 was in response to the federal government’s contraceptive mandate.

[James D Conley @bishop_conley]

Congratulations to my longtime friend Archbishop Paul Coakley on his election as President of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. I’ve known Archbishop Coakley since we were young, and his deep faith and steady leadership will serve the Church well in the years ahead. Congratulations also to Bishop Daniel Flores on his election as Vice President. I’ll be praying for both of them as they begin this important work.

[Dr. Mary Beth Yount @DoctorYount]

@gkamstra @marcportermagee @dany_egorov Where is this chart from? Thanks