Russia’s War Crimes in Syria

For years, Russia has backed Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad’s campaign of mass murder in Syria. Now, following its unjust invasion of Ukraine, Russia is directly participating in Assad’s attempt to reestablish his control through mass atrocities. Russia has used the existence of ISIS as a pretext for intervention, while often bombing mainstream rebels—an approach that… Read More Russia’s War Crimes in Syria

Cardinal Seán: Christmas Joy is About Solidarity, Rejecting Ayn Rand Extreme Individualism

Cardinal Seán O’Malley of Boston delivered an outstanding message on joy, community, and solidarity this Christmas, encouraging us to pursue these and leave behind the selfishness, materialism, and hedonism of an extreme individualism that is truly poisonous: “Christmas is about joy; so often, people do not know the difference between being happy, and having fun.… Read More Cardinal Seán: Christmas Joy is About Solidarity, Rejecting Ayn Rand Extreme Individualism

The True Light Has Come: Pope Francis Delivers Message of Hope at Christmas

Here are some highlights from Pope Francis’ midnight mass homily and Christmas Day message: In a society so often intoxicated by consumerism and hedonism, wealth and extravagance, appearances and narcissism, this Child calls us to act soberly, in other words, in a way that is simple, balanced, consistent, capable of seeing and doing what is… Read More The True Light Has Come: Pope Francis Delivers Message of Hope at Christmas