Here are some key passages from Pope Francis’ message to the participants in the Plenary Session of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences: The Social Doctrine of the Church (SDC) insistently invites us to find ways to apply, in practice, fraternity as the governing principle of the economic order. The periods we have left behind… Read More Pope Francis on the Personalistic Dimension of Work, Freedom, and Dignity
via Reuters: If anyone had any doubts how Pope Francis feels about people who always complain, the answer is now tacked to the door of his frugal suite in a Vatican residence: “No Whining”. Under the explicit warning, the red-and-white Italian language sign goes on to say that “violators are subject to a syndrome of… Read More Pope Francis Has a ‘No Whining’ Sign on His Door
Pope Francis: “How beautiful would it be to leave the world a better place than the way we found it.”
via Vatican Radio: Following the 2nd anniversary of the publication of his encyclical “Laudato Sì – On Care of our Common Home”, Pope Francis has endorsed a pledge campaign that aims to mobilize at least 1 million people to directly engage in turning the encyclical’s message into action. Organized and promoted by the Global Catholic… Read More Pope Francis Endorses Campaign to Put Laudato Si into Action
What does God think about fidget spinners? Can they help priests to explain the trinity or are they are sending people down the path of heresy? Last Show host Stephen Colbert explores the topic here:
Chief Justice John Roberts delivered the commencement address at his son’s graduation. In his excellent, unconventional speech, Roberts offered some really important messages, including: Now the commencement speakers will typically also wish you good luck and extend good wishes to you. I will not do that, and I’ll tell you why. From time to time… Read More Chief Justice John Roberts Tells Students “I Wish You Bad Luck” in Commencement Address
via Vatican Radio: Pope Francis has sent a Message to the participants in the G20 meeting taking place in Germany July 7-8. The Message is addressed to the Chancellor of Germany, Angela Merkel, and details what the Holy Father recognizes as four principles of action for the building of fraternal, just and peaceful societies: time is… Read More Pope Francis Bashes Economic Libertarianism in New Message
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