Mark Zuckerberg shared his thoughts on the meeting on facebook: Priscilla and I had the honor of meeting Pope Francis at the Vatican. We told him how much we admire his message of mercy and tenderness, and how he’s found new ways to communicate with people of every faith around the world. We also discussed… Read More Pope Francis Meets with Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg
Check out these recent articles from around the web: In today’s troubling times, where are our faith leaders? by EJ Dionne: “Humble prophets are hard to find, especially in this election year, but they have a special vocation: to remind the skeptical that religion, which can indeed be divisive, is also a moral prod and… Read More Around the Web
Millennial co-founder Christopher Hale has a new article at Sojourners. He writes: (Today), our country marks 53 years since the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., delivered his famous remarks at the March on Washington. It is also the feast of St. Augustine, one of Rev. King’s favorite Christian heroes. Augustine’s proclamation, that “charity is no substitute for… Read More St. Augustine’s Restlessness and MLK’s Dream
via NY Times: Colombia’s government and the largest rebel group in the country have reached a deal to end more than 50 years of conflict, the two sides announced Wednesday, paving the way for an end to the longest-running war in the Americas. For four years, the Colombian government and the rebels have been locked… Read More An End to 50 Years of War in Colombia?
“Twenty-five years ago today, Ukraine declared its independence from the Soviet Union. On behalf of the American people, I’m proud to join the Ukrainian people in marking this historic anniversary. As we have been reminded in recent years, Ukraine’s path has not always been easy. From the hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians who linked arms… Read More President Obama on the 25th Anniversary of Ukrainian Independence
Pope Francis: “New forms of slavery such as human and organ trafficking, forced labor, and prostitution are true crimes against humanity.”
Catholic Relief Services takes college students to Capitol Hill to teach them how to be advocates for those in need and to bring faith into the political and legislative process:
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