by John Freund, CM | Jan 15, 2010 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family Haiti Initiative
One way we can help Haitians build a better tomorrow is to convince global creditors to cancel Haiti’s $890 million international debt. Doing so will help make sure that every possible future dollar goes towards rebuilding a stronger Haiti, not to servicing old debts....
by John Freund, CM | Jan 7, 2010 | Collaboration, Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
2010 marks two-thirds of the way into a remarkable global experiment in ending poverty. In 2000, Australia joined 189 countries in committing to the Millennium Development Goals. These goals aim to halve extreme poverty by 2015 and end it by 2025. In September this...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 23, 2009 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
In Latino communities, re-enactments are held commemorating Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter in Bethlehem — a place for Jesus to be born. The tradition is called Las Posadas, which literally means “the inns” in Spanish. For people of faith who are concerned...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 28, 2009 | Collaboration, Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family
All the churches in Denmark will ring their bells 350 times to mark the end of the climate conference in Copenhagen. WHY? 350 refers to 350 parts per million: This is the safe upper limit for CO2 in our atmosphere according to many scientists, climate experts, and...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 25, 2009 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
Seven Daughters of Charity in Tianjin have been hospitalized with dehydration after a five-day fast aimed at getting the government to return a Church property. About 20 members of the Sisters of Charity took part in the “fasting prayer” at Charity...
