Millennial writer Meghan Clark writes: A just law is one that upholds human dignity and is directed at the common good. For St. Augustine and Thomas Aquinas, laws that fail to do so are unjust and improper. An unjust law is not binding upon Christian consciences. Movements for justice often invoke this basic Christian tradition… Read More Why ‘Obey the Law’ is an Inadequate Response from Christians on Migration
via Vatican News: Pope Francis prayed that “the Most High might welcome into His peace those who have died; comfort their families; and sustain those who were wounded.” In reality, he said, “we are all wounded by this inhuman act of violence.” Pope Francis prayed that the Lord might “help us to extinguish the hotbeds… Read More Pope Prays for Victims of Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting
Pope Francis: “Health is not a consumer good, but a universal right: let us unite our efforts so that health services are available to all. #HealthForAll.”
US Synod Auditor Jonathan Lewis shares his experience at the Synod with Rome Reports:
via CNS: At a time of technological and scientific progress, “we ought to feel shame” for not having advanced in “humanity and solidarity” enough to feed the world’s poor, Pope Francis said. “Neither can we console ourselves simply for having faced emergencies and desperate situations of those most in need. We are all called to… Read More End Hunger, the Poor Cannot Wait
Christopher White writes: As one of the major protagonists of the Francis papacy – and arguably of the Catholic Church since Vatican II – German Cardinal Walter Kasper argues, “there is no real substantial difference between Pope Benedict and Pope Francis.” “They are different personalities of course, different backgrounds,” said Kasper. “One is European, the… Read More Cardinal Kasper: No Substantial Difference between Benedict and Francis
via La Civiltà Cattolica: A young Lithuanian Jesuit who did his theological training in Africa asks: “When you were elected pope I was studying theology. Three years ago when I was ordained priest, you became a source of inspiration for my life as a Jesuit priest. You have given so much to the Church. I… Read More Pope: If You Want to Help the Church, Move Vatican II Forward
