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... by John Freund, CM | Aug 13, 2009 | Church
The Vatican site has 7 webcams installed at various points in Rome. It makes it possible to take a virtual tour without leaving your chair. There are, however, a number of other ways to make a virtual visit to places in Rome. The basilica of St Paul’s Outside... by John Freund, CM | Jul 29, 2009 | Church, Justice and Peace
“If you want to cultivate peace, protect the creation” is the theme chosen by Benedict XVI for his Message for the 43rd World Day of Peace, which will be celebrated on 1 January 2010. “The theme”, says a communique made public today, “aims to raise awareness about the...
