via America: [Cupich] noted that as a church, we must call out the xenophobic rhetoric of political leaders. He said, “It is not just quenching this anger that is there. The church actually has the responsibility to name bigotry, racism and anti-Semitism and call out those who are elected officials when they attempt to exploit… Read More Cardinal Cupich: We Must Call Out Bigotry, Racism, Anti-Semitism
Nichole Flores was a keynote speaker at this year’s Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice. She spoke about migration, solidarity, justice, and the common good through the prism of family, and she encouraged listeners to make justice their habit. You can watch the full speech here:
via Vatican News: The Pope went on to note that there are still anti-Semitic attitudes in society today: “As I have often repeated, a Christian cannot be an anti-Semite; we share the same roots. It would be a contradiction of faith and life. Rather, we are called to commit ourselves to ensure anti-Semitism is banned… Read More Pope Francis: A Christian Cannot Be an Anti-Semite
Christopher White writes: As President Donald Trump prepares to send 5,200 troops to Mexican border to block some 4,000 Central American asylum-seekers, Catholic leaders are urging governments to address the underlying causes of migration while reminding people that seeking asylum is not a crime. A joint statement on Monday from the heads of the major… Read More Catholic Leaders: Seeking Asylum is Not a Crime
Millennial writer Meghan Clark writes: A just law is one that upholds human dignity and is directed at the common good. For St. Augustine and Thomas Aquinas, laws that fail to do so are unjust and improper. An unjust law is not binding upon Christian consciences. Movements for justice often invoke this basic Christian tradition… Read More Why ‘Obey the Law’ is an Inadequate Response from Christians on Migration
via Vatican News: Pope Francis prayed that “the Most High might welcome into His peace those who have died; comfort their families; and sustain those who were wounded.” In reality, he said, “we are all wounded by this inhuman act of violence.” Pope Francis prayed that the Lord might “help us to extinguish the hotbeds… Read More Pope Prays for Victims of Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting
Pope Francis: “Health is not a consumer good, but a universal right: let us unite our efforts so that health services are available to all. #HealthForAll.”
