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”.
by John Freund, CM | Aug 26, 2009 | Church, Justice and Peace
“How important it is then, that the international community and individual governments send the right signals to their citizens and succeed in countering harmful ways of treating the environment! The economic and social costs of using up shared resources must be...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 25, 2009 | Church
A project sponsored by the bishops’ conference of England and Wales has launched a program to generate biblical interest in “tweenagers.” This site, which caters to youth aged 11-13 and offers a safe place to connect. It features games such as a quiz...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 16, 2009 | Church
When Pope Benedict XVI wrote in his new encyclical that efficiency and profit cannot be the only things motivating an ethical employer, he was speaking for himself as well. The Vatican published the encyclical “Caritas in Veritate” (“Charity in...
