by John Freund, CM | Jul 3, 2011 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
“Poor Economics – Rethinking Poverty and way to End it ” suggests small interventions rather than grand solutions to help the poor. Authors Banerjee and Duflo steer clear of tall claims about a yellow brick road out of poverty. Their implicit message...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 3, 2011 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
According to staggering new statistics from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), roughly one-third of the food produced worldwide for human consumption is lost or wasted, amounting to some 1.3 billion tons per year. In the developing world, over...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 3, 2011 | Church
Pope Benedict issued strong words on July 1 against financial speculators spiking food prices and pointed to family-run farms as a way to help stave off world hunger. “Nourishment is a factor which touches on the fundamental right to life,” the Pope said. “How can we...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 2, 2011 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
“Eucharist Without Borders: God’s Welcoming Table and Comprehensive Immigration Reform” will explore the Catholic church’s calling to promote just immigration policy reform. The title of this conference highlights the truth that the Christian...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 2, 2011 | Vincentian Family
Mother Catherine Seton R.S.M. (1800-1891) was the youngest daughter of Elizabeth Seton. Strange to say, she had no attraction for her venerated mother’s order, and when at length she decided on carrying out her religious vocation, she appealed to Archbishop Hughes to...
