via the Vatican: In these years, the World Economic Forum has offered an opportunity for the engagement of diverse stakeholders to explore innovative and effective ways of building a better world. It has also provided an arena where political will and mutual cooperation can be guided and strengthened in overcoming the isolationism, individualism and ideological… Read More Pope Francis on Overcoming Isolationism, Individualism, and Ideological Colonization to Achieve Genuine Progress

Marc Santora writes: Even before the gas chambers were destroyed and the savage toll of years of industrialized mass murder revealed to the world, prisoners at the largest Nazi concentration camp were already repeating two words: Never again. But as the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz approaches, an occasion being marked by events… Read More 75 Years After the Liberation of Auschwitz, Survivors Are Still Speaking, But Are We Listening?

via Philip Pullella: Pope Francis on Monday condemned the “barbaric resurgence” of anti-Semitism around the world, linking it to the rise of populism. Next week’s 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz death camp should serve as a reminder not to become indifferent, Francis said to a delegation from the human rights and research… Read More Pope Condemns “Barbaric Resurgence” of Anti-Semitism

Their joint statement says: Governor Greg Abbott’s decision to turn away refugees from the great state of Texas is deeply discouraging and disheartening. While the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops respects the governor, this decision is simply misguided. It denies people who are fleeing persecution, including religious persecution, from being able to bring their gifts… Read More All 16 Bishops in Texas Denounce Governor Abbott’s Refugee Ban

“Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness.” “Anybody can be great…because anybody can serve. You don’t need to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart… Read More 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes That Continue to Challenge Us

Olga Khazan writes: Occasionally, Elizabeth Bruenig unleashes a tweet for which she knows she’s sure to get dragged: She admits that she doesn’t drink…. You’re really missing out, they might say. Why would you deny yourself? As Bruenig sees it, however, there’s more to be gained than lost in abstaining. In fact, she supports stronger… Read More America’s Favorite Poison: Why Is No One Fighting Big Alcohol?