by John Freund, CM | Nov 6, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The Pope calls on governments and Christians to promote the integration of immigrants into society as part of his message for World Migration Day January 13th. Roughly three percent of the world population is made up of immigrants. According to the International...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 16, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The theme for 2012: Ending the Violence of Extreme Poverty: Promoting Empowerment and Building Peace. Visit the UN website for information abut what is being done around the world this day. “Rampant poverty, which has festered for far too long, is linked to...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 17, 2012 | Church, Evangelization
John Allen writes,  “Some papal trips are important for their substance, while others matter more for their symbolism. Benedict XVI’s Sept. 14-16 outing to Lebanon fell into that second category, showing the world a different face of the Middle East in a moment...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 19, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Catholics can learn about the state of poverty in the United States and concrete ways they can make a difference at a new website from the the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). The site, www.povertyusa.org, was launched August 15 and offers tools and...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 19, 2012 | Vincentian Family
In “Drink Deeply My Daughter” Amanda Kern concludes a reflection on Vincent and Peace with  “Vincent teaches us that peace is not words. You won’t find eloquent or flowery words from Vincent about peace. You will, however, find action, which as...