via Philip Pullella: Pope Francis on Monday condemned the “barbaric resurgence” of anti-Semitism around the world, linking it to the rise of populism. Next week’s 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz death camp should serve as a reminder not to become indifferent, Francis said to a delegation from the human rights and research… Read More Pope Condemns “Barbaric Resurgence” of Anti-Semitism
Their joint statement says: Governor Greg Abbott’s decision to turn away refugees from the great state of Texas is deeply discouraging and disheartening. While the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops respects the governor, this decision is simply misguided. It denies people who are fleeing persecution, including religious persecution, from being able to bring their gifts… Read More All 16 Bishops in Texas Denounce Governor Abbott’s Refugee Ban
For his commitment to freedom, democracy, and human rights in Hong Kong in the face of ongoing persecution and mistreatment, our 2019 Millennial of the Year is Joshua Wong. The Chinese regime has turned to increasingly totalitarian methods to maintain its grip on power—from its anti-Muslim concentration camps to its brutal crackdowns on protesters and… Read More Millennial of the Year 2019: Joshua Wong
“Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness.” “Anybody can be great…because anybody can serve. You don’t need to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart… Read More 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes That Continue to Challenge Us
Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles writes: “We have come a long way in our country, but we have not come nearly far enough. Too many hearts and minds are clouded by racist presumptions of privilege and too many injustices in our society are still rooted in racism and discrimination. Too many young African… Read More Archbishop Gomez on the Increase in Anti-Semitic Attacks, White Nationalism, Nativism, and Anti-Immigrant Violence
Olga Khazan writes: Occasionally, Elizabeth Bruenig unleashes a tweet for which she knows she’s sure to get dragged: She admits that she doesn’t drink…. You’re really missing out, they might say. Why would you deny yourself? As Bruenig sees it, however, there’s more to be gained than lost in abstaining. In fact, she supports stronger… Read More America’s Favorite Poison: Why Is No One Fighting Big Alcohol?
At a recent Fordham Center on Religion and Culture event, James K.A. Smith, professor of philosophy at Calvin University, discusses his new book, On the Road with Saint Augustine: A Real-World Spirituality for Restless Hearts with Fr. Paddy Gilger: You can also listen to his interview on Jesuitical here.
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