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...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 30, 2013 | Justice and Peace
Faced with war what would Vincent do? We actually know the answer… thanks to a wonderful study done by David Carmona, CM (Spain) Â After pointing out the similarities between Vincent’s times and ours he presents excerpts from Vincent that show us what he...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 30, 2013 | Justice and Peace
Syria: moral dilemma facing today’s leaders – Ethics of military action Ivor Roberts writes in the Tablet of  Britain.. After a suspected chemical weapons attack on his own people by the Assad regime in Syria, the clamour for the West to act is growing. But...
