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This week, I’ve been reflecting on the many expressions of Christianity and how leaders from different faith traditions speak about engaging with contemporary culture and the issues of the day.

The impact of what faith leaders and other influential voices say often extends beyond theology and worship. The messages tend to influence how people vote, give, speak and live out their Christian identity in everyday encounters.

In my recent reporting, I’ve been observing how faith leaders straddle instruction regarding questions that are not explicitly “religious,” yet they show up in public life and often have a moral dimension.

On Oct. 9, Pope Francis

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