Pope Francis recently cautioned the world about the rise of populism and nationalism, comparing this development to the interwar period. We see it in the xenophobic backlash to the refugee crisis, as well as rising antisemitism, anti-Muslim discrimination, and other forms of bigotry. We see it in the rise of far right parties (often with… Read More 20th Century Critiques of Populist Nationalism Remain True
via the Vatican: To see all the flags parade together, dancing in the hands of joyful young people, is a prophetic sign, counter to the sad current trend of conflicting nationalisms, that raise walls and close up against universality, against the encounter between peoples. It is a sign that young Christians are a leaven of… Read More World Youth Day Showed Prophetic Alternative to the Rise of Conflicting Nationalisms
via the Atlantic: “Our country and many others around the world have entered a dark period when virulent nationalism and bigotry are on the rise,” says Atlantic staff writer Emma Green. In a new Atlantic Argument, Green explains how the recent uptick in anti-Semitism is particularly alarming in Europe…. “So how do we stop this?”… Read More Americans and Europeans Should Take Rising Anti-Semitism Seriously
Fr. James Martin interviewed CBS’s John Dickerson on faith, prayer, journalism, and more on the latest episode of Faith in Focus. You can watch the full episode here:
Archbishop Wilton Gregory, Bishop Frank Dewane, and Bishop Shelton Fabre write: There is no toxin more pernicious than hatred based on racial stereotypes. Despite progress in overcoming the sin of racism in recent years, racism still exists in American society—causing pain and hurt, and even leading to death. As a case in point, Keith Tharpe… Read More Three Bishops Speak Out Against Death Sentence in Case with Racist Juror
via Louisa Loveluck: The Syrian government and affiliated forces have launched more than 300 attacks using chemical weapons during the country’s nearly eight-year conflict, a report said Sunday. The findings by the Berlin-based Global Public Policy Institute offer the most comprehensive record to date of presumed chemicals weapons use in Syria, where the long war… Read More Syrian Military Linked to More than 300 Chemical Attacks
via Vatican News: Pope Francis explained how Jesus, “declares the poor, the hungry, the afflicted, the persecuted blessed while he admonishes those who are rich, well fed, who laugh and are acclaimed by people. He went on to say that the “woe to you” phrase, “addressed to those who are doing well today, serves to… Read More To Be Happy, Give Up Idolatry and Be Close to the Poor, Afflicted, and Hungry
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