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Dan DiLeo in Political Theology Today: Avoiding ‘Birdbath Franciscanism’

Millennial writer Dan DiLeo has a new post on the Political Theology Today blog, “The Feast of St. Francis: Avoiding ‘Birdbath Franciscanism’ Through Environmental Advocacy”. DiLeo argues, “As we celebrate the Feast of St. Francis today, it is clear that Francis’ environmental ethic, which is firmly situated in the fullness of Church teaching, requires that… Read More Dan DiLeo in Political Theology Today: Avoiding ‘Birdbath Franciscanism’

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Catholic Human Rights Activist Le Quoc Quan Imprisoned in Vietnam

While Vietnam has liberalized its economy in recent decades, its political system remains brutally repressive, intent on silencing voices of dissent. Dozens of key human rights activists have faced persecution in the past year. The latest is Le Quoc Quan, “a 42-year-old lawyer, outspoken Catholic and blogger” whom the Washington Post described as “one of… Read More Catholic Human Rights Activist Le Quoc Quan Imprisoned in Vietnam

Robert Christian

Breaking News: Fr. Paolo Dall’Oglio Reported to Be Alive in Syria

Vatican Insider is reporting: “Fr. Paolo Dall’Oglio is alive and is being treated well by his kidnappers, who are members of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIS) extremist group,” anti-regime activist Khalaf Ali Khalaf was informed by Al-Qaeda-affiliated sources close to the extremist group. Sources saw the Italian Jesuit last Saturday in an area… Read More Breaking News: Fr. Paolo Dall’Oglio Reported to Be Alive in Syria

Christopher Hale

Millennial Writers: Government shutdown is a big deal for needy women and children

Millennial writers Meghan Clark and Nichole Flores have a new Washington Post article that explains why the government shutdown will have a serious, negative impact on poor women and children. They explain: Some Americans will experience the shutdown more acutely than others, especially government employees who will go without pay, veterans and disabled persons who… Read More Millennial Writers: Government shutdown is a big deal for needy women and children

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