Quote of the Day
Pope Francis: “Only a distorted ideological form of religion can think that justice is done in the name of the Almighty by deliberately slaughtering defenseless persons.”
Why Pro-Life Progressives Are Pro-Life
via Kristen Day: Pro-life Democrats oppose abortion because we believe that it constitutes the direct taking of innocent human life. We see it as a violation of human rights, as something that is incompatible with social justice, and as an unjust alternative to delivering social justice to poor and working-class women, men, and families. These… Read More Why Pro-Life Progressives Are Pro-Life
The Past, Present, and Future of the Catholic Church in China
Zac Davis reports on the past, present, and future of the Catholic Church in China in this recent video for America Media:
Trump’s Cut in Refugee Admissions is Disturbing and Deeply Disappointing
The US Bishops are disturbed and deeply disappointed by the Trump administration’s decision to only admit up to 45,000 refugees: In September 27, 2017, the Administration, in a consultation with Congress, proposed to only admit up to 45,000 refugees to the United States in fiscal year 2018. This Presidential Determination (PD) for Refugee Admissions is… Read More Trump’s Cut in Refugee Admissions is Disturbing and Deeply Disappointing
Yes, You Can Regulate Evil: Why Catholics Should Support Stricter Gun Laws
“You can’t regulate evil.” These words, spoken by Matt Bevin, the Governor of Kentucky, seem to resonate with so many Americans. Horrific acts of brutal violence are the price we pay for living in a free society, or so people claim. Nevertheless, as Catholics, we do not believe this, and our faith does not teach… Read More Yes, You Can Regulate Evil: Why Catholics Should Support Stricter Gun Laws
Quote of the Day
Archbishop José Gomez: “Let us commit ourselves to an America that cares for the young and the elderly, for the poor and the sick; an America where the hungry find bread and the homeless a place to live; an America that welcomes the immigrant and refugee and offers the prisoner a second chance.”
Pope Francis’ Prayer Intentions for October 2017: For the Rights of Workers and the Unemployed
We should always remember the dignity and rights of those who work, condemn situations in which that dignity and those rights are violated, and help to ensure authentic progress by man and society. Let us pray that all workers may receive respect and protection of their rights, and that the unemployed may receive the opportunity… Read More Pope Francis’ Prayer Intentions for October 2017: For the Rights of Workers and the Unemployed
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