by Beth | Sep 23, 2002 | Justice and Peace
Cardinal Ratzinger Says Unilateral Attack on Iraq Not Justified – Gives Personal Opinion; Favors Decision from U.N. TRIESTE, Italy, SEPT. 22, 2002 (Zenit.org).- Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger does not believe that a unilateral military attack by the United States...
by Beth | Sep 19, 2002 | Justice and Peace
Bishops Raise Serious Moral Questions about Force While Welcoming President’s Appeal to UN WASHINGTON (September 17, 2002) -– In a letter to President Bush, Bishop Wilton D. Gregory expressed serious questions about the moral legitimacy of any preemptive,...
by Beth | Sep 15, 2002 | Justice and Peace
LONDON, SEPT. 14, 2002 (Zenit.org).- The specter of U.S. military action against Iraq has prompted many religious leaders to urge further negotiations, or at least U.N. intervention, to avert an invasion or other form of aggression. But some have come out in favor of...
by Beth | Sep 12, 2002 | Justice and Peace
Conditions Governing Military Intervention in Iraq According to Vatican Secretary for Relations with States ROME, SEPT. 10, 2002 (ZENIT.org-Avvenire).- The decision to launch a military operation against Iraq must be made at the United Nations, and only after all...
by Beth | Sep 6, 2002 | Justice and Peace
On September 11th, millions will be praying for peace. How can we best remember those who have died through violence and war? I think they would want us to strive for the peace for which all hearts long. Don’t we often feel at a loss for an outward gesture to...
by Beth | Sep 6, 2002 | Justice and Peace
“What would Vincent do? In the days since the terrorist attacks I have been asking the question “What would Vincent do?”(As we approach the anniversary of 9/11 someone has asked me to repost the reflection I offered last year…) Is there something I can...
