by John Freund, CM | Sep 5, 2013 | Justice and Peace
Pope Francis wrote to President Putin with the expectation that his words be shared with the others at the g20 Summit. “It is regrettable that, from the very beginning of the conflict in Syria, one-sided interests have prevailed and in fact hindered the search for a...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 5, 2013 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Justice and Peace
Gayle Johnson, LCUSA President writes… Pope Francis has proclaimed Saturday, September 7, a universal day of fasting and prayer for peace in Syria, the Middle East and throughout the world. September 7 is the vigil of the feast of the Birth of Mary, Queen of...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 4, 2013 | Justice and Peace
Intervention in Syria raises many questions. Thomas Reese of the NCR attempts to lay out some of what moral theologians  and church leaders are saying in light of “just war” theory. Not easy reading, but the issue is not an easy one. Just cause? Last...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 4, 2013 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
The international President of the AIC (known as Ladies of Charity in the USA) writes to their leadership in various countries about initial plaans to celebrate their 400th anniversary! An anniversary such as this is a rare one. Dear friends the National Presidents,...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 4, 2013 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
A creative idea from Australia – St Vincent de Paul Society’s online tool can help households save up to $700 off annual electricity bills. HOUSEHOLDERS can save up to $700 a year on their electricity and gas bills by using a new online tool to select the...
