by John Freund, CM | Sep 10, 2013 | Justice and Peace
On September 11, 2001, the unthinkable happened to those of us who live in the United States. That day and the days that followed are forever etched in our memories. During that time, we learned so many things we wish we could forget. But even in the darkest moments,...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 9, 2013 | Daughters of Charity, Justice and Peace
Honora Remes shares “In response to the horrific violence in Syria, we, the Daughters of Charity of the Province of St. Louise-USA, call for a diplomatic and humanitarian intervention, in concert with the international community. We steadfastly oppose a violent...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 8, 2013 | Justice and Peace, Pope
Pope Francis has, in the short time since his election, has amassed so much teaching on a single subject: economic inequality. Bishop McElroy of the Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops presents five essential...
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...
