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World Youth Day Showed Prophetic Alternative to the Rise of Conflicting Nationalisms

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

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Americans and Europeans Should Take Rising Anti-Semitism Seriously

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

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Three Bishops Speak Out Against Death Sentence in Case with Racist Juror

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

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Syrian Military Linked to More than 300 Chemical Attacks

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

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To Be Happy, Give Up Idolatry and Be Close to the Poor, Afflicted, and Hungry

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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Jesuits Announce Four Areas of Focus for the Next 10 Years

via the Society of Jesus: Universal Apostolic Preferences are the fruit of a process of discernment lasting almost two years. All Jesuits were invited to take part and in addition our mission partners. It concluded with a confirmation from Pope Francis in a special meeting with Fr General Arturo Sosa. The Preferences give a horizon,… Read More Jesuits Announce Four Areas of Focus for the Next 10 Years

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