Quote of the Day
Pope Francis: “Christian faith is thus faith in a perfect love, in its decisive power, in its ability to transform the world and to unfold its history.”
Author: Millennial
Pope Francis on the Universal Destination of Goods, Possessions, and Real Freedom
via Vatican News: Citing the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the Pope says “the goods of creation are destined for the whole human race”; and this “universal destination of goods remains primordial, even if the promotion of the common good requires respect for the right to private property and its exercise.” In a world where… Read More Pope Francis on the Universal Destination of Goods, Possessions, and Real Freedom
Pope Francis: Access to Clean Water is a Human Right
via AP: Pope Francis has affirmed that access to clean water is a human right and that it’s “enormously shameful” that millions of people get sick and die each year for lack of it. In a message to a water management conference Thursday, Francis lamented that war, corruption and financial interests often get in the… Read More Pope Francis: Access to Clean Water is a Human Right
Cardinal Cupich: We Must Call Out Bigotry, Racism, Anti-Semitism
via America: [Cupich] noted that as a church, we must call out the xenophobic rhetoric of political leaders. He said, “It is not just quenching this anger that is there. The church actually has the responsibility to name bigotry, racism and anti-Semitism and call out those who are elected officials when they attempt to exploit… Read More Cardinal Cupich: We Must Call Out Bigotry, Racism, Anti-Semitism
Migration, Family, Solidarity, and the Common Good: Nichole Flores at IFTJ
Nichole Flores was a keynote speaker at this year’s Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice. She spoke about migration, solidarity, justice, and the common good through the prism of family, and she encouraged listeners to make justice their habit. You can watch the full speech here:
Pope Francis: A Christian Cannot Be an Anti-Semite
via Vatican News: The Pope went on to note that there are still anti-Semitic attitudes in society today: “As I have often repeated, a Christian cannot be an anti-Semite; we share the same roots. It would be a contradiction of faith and life. Rather, we are called to commit ourselves to ensure anti-Semitism is banned… Read More Pope Francis: A Christian Cannot Be an Anti-Semite
Catholic Leaders: Seeking Asylum is Not a Crime
Christopher White writes: As President Donald Trump prepares to send 5,200 troops to Mexican border to block some 4,000 Central American asylum-seekers, Catholic leaders are urging governments to address the underlying causes of migration while reminding people that seeking asylum is not a crime. A joint statement on Monday from the heads of the major… Read More Catholic Leaders: Seeking Asylum is Not a Crime
