Vatican View On Conditions for War with Iraq

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...

Solidarity in Prayers for 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...

A Vincentian Response to Terrorism Revisited

“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...

Labor Day USA 2002

“As we approach Labor Day 2002, we face many challenges as a nation and as a Church….. In tough times like these, we look to people of courage and candor, fidelity and wisdom. Last May, we lost just such a person in Monsignor George G. Higgins. … For...