by John Freund, CM | Dec 14, 2014 | Justice and Peace
Pope Francis Confronts Slavery in World Day of Peace Message – ‘Do not be complicit, indifferent to tragedy of exploitation’ … all men and women “no longer slaves, but brothers and sisters”. Listen as he describes The many faces of slavery...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 11, 2014 | Justice and Peace
Torture is a moral issue – US Bishops Study Guide – In these challenging times, is it still possible—even in the face of serious threats—for a people and a nation to defend and conduct themselves in ways that consistently demonstrate respect for human...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 4, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Dr John Falzon’s contribution to social work has been recognised with a nomination for the Human Rights Medal for being a passionate advocate of social justice and equality. Dr Falzon is St Vincent de Paul Society national chief executive “It’s very...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 27, 2014 | Justice and Peace
Hunger Games – A Walmart alert! – The Pulitizer prize-winning Guardian reports… Walmart heiress Alice Walton received a letter today, even if she hasn’t read it.“[It’s] not just Thanksgiving dinner that’s an issue. It’s dinner every night,” La’Randa...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 22, 2014 | Justice and Peace
The Catholic Church “is a mother without limits and without borders”, welcoming and assisting all of God’s children, particularly those fleeing violence, oppression and poverty, Pope Francis has said according to a report in the Catholic Herald. Addressing the 300...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 21, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Pope Francis: ‘The hungry ask us for dignity, not for charity’ – Echoing sentiments Vincent de Paul would express, Pope Francis spoke passionately on behalf of the more than 800 million hungry people in the world today, and an estimated 2 billion...
