by John Freund, CM | Sep 7, 2013 | Justice and Peace
Francis X. Rocca of the Catholic News Service  writes, … On the first visit by a pope to the United Nations, in 1965, Pope Paul VI memorably called for “No more war, war never again.” Blessed John Paul II was a constant campaigner for peace, calling...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 7, 2013 | Justice and Peace
The Conference of Major Superiors of Men, representing 17,000 vowed religious priests and brothers of the United States, ten percent of whom are foreign missionaries. released the following statement on Syria which calls for consideration of 4 options 1) Diplomatic...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 5, 2013 | Justice and Peace
Releasing the 2013 state ratings on human trafficking laws in the United States, Polaris Project today championed the progress made by a majority of states in passing legislation to combat sex and labor trafficking and support survivors. In 2013, 39 states passed...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 5, 2013 | Justice and Peace
Pope Francis wrote to President Putin with the expectation that his words be shared with the others at the g20 Summit. “It is regrettable that, from the very beginning of the conflict in Syria, one-sided interests have prevailed and in fact hindered the search for a...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 5, 2013 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Justice and Peace
Gayle Johnson, LCUSA President writes… Pope Francis has proclaimed Saturday, September 7, a universal day of fasting and prayer for peace in Syria, the Middle East and throughout the world. September 7 is the vigil of the feast of the Birth of Mary, Queen of...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 4, 2013 | Justice and Peace
Intervention in Syria raises many questions. Thomas Reese of the NCR attempts to lay out some of what moral theologians  and church leaders are saying in light of “just war” theory. Not easy reading, but the issue is not an easy one. Just cause? Last...
