by John Freund, CM | Aug 22, 2013 | Justice and Peace
Australia needs an Anti-Poverty Strategy according to SVDP Australia Chief Executive, Dr John Falzon. “Nearly 13 per cent of our population is living in poverty, including over half a million children. “The members of the St Vincent de Paul Society cannot be silent...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 9, 2013 | Church
A writer for the Catholic New Service offers some advice. A few days ago, Hillary wrote a great blog postoffering advice to secular journalists covering the upcoming conclave. I’d like to add my own thoughts, since this is a topic I find particularly troubling. So,... by John Freund, CM | Mar 7, 2013 | Church
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops suggests the following prayer as the Cardinal gather in Conclave to elect a new Pope. O God, eternal shepherd, who govern your flock with unfailing care, grant in your boundless fatherly love a pastor for your Church...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 6, 2013 | Church, Justice and Peace
The Vatican News service reports that this afternoon in St. Peter’s Basilica, on the occasion of the General Congregations proceeding the Conclave, the College of Cardinals will pray for the Church. The celebration, which will be held at 5:00pm at the Altar of...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 11, 2013 | Church
BustedHalo is the first or at least among the first  out of the block with a YouTube on how a Pope is elected....
