by John Freund, CM | Nov 17, 2009 | Church, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Calling hunger “the most cruel and concrete sign of poverty,” Pope Benedict XVI today told a special summit of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization that “opulence and waste are no longer acceptable when the tragedy of hunger is assuming ever greater...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 5, 2009 | Church
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference reports (November 4) – Prisoners in Sydney’s Long Bay and Silverwater prisons joined thousands of people from across Australia and as far away as Rome, Britain, the US and Ireland today to learn more about the Gospel...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 29, 2009 | Church
Addressing the full Pontifical Council for Social Communications today, Benedict XVI urged its members to help communicate the teachings of the Church on the “digital continent” of the ever-changing technological landscape. Address
by John Freund, CM | Oct 13, 2009 | Church
During the rosary, which was part of the Synod of Bishops for Africa, Benedict XVI was connected via satellite with eight African countries. In the end, he encouraged universities to collaborate culturally and scientifically, and to provide special assistance to...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 2, 2009 | Church, News
Whereas… Resolved, That the House of Representatives (1) honors and commends Catholic sisters for their humble service and courageous sacrifice throughout the history of this Nation; and (2) supports the goals of the Women & Spirit: Catholic Sisters in...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 5, 2009 | Church, Justice and Peace
A provocative essay asks whether the Labor movement in the US is dead or dying. The second marks the Labor Day statement from the American Catholic Bishops. Let’s not forget the Pope’s latest encyclical “Caritas in Veritate”.
