Will Trump’s Presidency Usher in the Revival of the Religious Left?

via Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly: As Donald Trump takes office, faith-based groups continue speaking out. Some are supporting him and urging him to take up their issues. Others are raising strong concerns about Trump’s appointments, statements and potential policies. Host Bob Abernethy talks about religion and the new administration with R&E managing editor Kim Lawton,… Read More Will Trump’s Presidency Usher in the Revival of the Religious Left?

Catholic Organizations Applaud Obama Administration’s $500 Million Contribution to Green Climate Fund

Last week, the Obama administration announced a $500 million payment to the UN’s Green Climate Fund, its second $500 million contribution. This comes in the wake of “another milestone for a changing planet”: Scientists reported [last week] that the Earth reached its highest temperature on record in 2016, trouncing a record set only a year… Read More Catholic Organizations Applaud Obama Administration’s $500 Million Contribution to Green Climate Fund

After the Women’s March, Let’s Build a New Coalition for the Vulnerable

My two young daughters, my husband, and I were among the 125,000 people who gathered on Boston Common on Saturday morning to march (or to try to march, anyway – to the surprise of no one, Boston’s comically skinny and winding streets were no match for the masses). We brought a double stroller, tiny outerwear… Read More After the Women’s March, Let’s Build a New Coalition for the Vulnerable

Pope Francis Asks Trump to Show Concern for Poor, Outcasts, Freedom, and Human Dignity

Pope Francis has sent the following message to Donald Trump: Upon your inauguration as the forty-fifth President of the United States of America, I offer you my cordial good wishes and the assurance of my prayers that Almighty God will grant you wisdom and strength in the exercise of your high office.  At a time… Read More Pope Francis Asks Trump to Show Concern for Poor, Outcasts, Freedom, and Human Dignity