by Beth | Nov 30, 2004 | Justice and Peace
ROME, NOV. 29, 2004 (Zenit.org).- On Tuesday, some 300 cities will join Rome to say “no” to the death penalty, promoting a series of public events worldwide. The cities will be joining a worldwide chain of “Cities for Life — Cities Against the...
by Beth | Nov 11, 2004 | Justice and Peace
ROME, NOV. 6, 2004 (Zenit.org).- Catholic social teaching often mentions the importance of the human person, or concepts such as the common good, but without going into much detail as to what they mean. After explaining the foundational elements underlying the...
by Beth | Nov 8, 2004 | Justice and Peace
Maureen Wild SC draws our attention to this conference….VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Conflicts over fresh water sources are likely to increase in coming years, but political and scientific approaches are not sufficient to resolve them, said participants in a...
by Beth | Nov 8, 2004 | Justice and Peace
Sr. Joan Pytlik, D.C., of the Elizabeth Seton Federation, answers the question in the context of the UN How is this for variety? It is estimated that there are 370 million indigenous people in over 70 countries, with 5,000 languages and cultures (560 are U.S. tribal...
by Beth | Nov 7, 2004 | Justice and Peace
Sr. Joan Pytlik, D.C. of the Elizabeth Seton Federation responds to the question “Water is the Simplest of Things. . . or is it?”Water, what could be simpler? We turn on the faucet and expect clean water, or we buy bottled water. In April, I attended the...
by Beth | Nov 3, 2004 | Justice and Peace
ROME, OCT. 29, 2004 (Zenit.org).- Speaking on the Pope’s behalf, the Vatican secretary of state said that three criteria are necessary to promote justice and peace: open eyes, a sensitive heart and willing hands. Cardinal Angelo Sodano was speaking Wednesday at...
