A reflection for the Wednesday of the Second Week of Lent by Ricardo da Silva, S.J.
Ricardo da Silva, S.J.
Ricardo da Silva, S.J., is an associate editor of America Media and the host of the podcast “Preach.”
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Why we sing the ‘O Antiphons’ in the lead-up to Christmas (and not before)
A Reflection for the Friday of the Third Week of Advent
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Pope Francis on BBC Radio: We need ‘a genuine moment of conversion’ on climate change
Radio listeners in the United Kingdom started the day with an unexpected voice this morning when they were greeted by Pope Francis in an exclusive message for the BBC.
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Podcast: How residents in one NYC nursing home survived Covid-19
As the world went into lockdown, the residents at this Catholic nursing home and rehabilitation center run by the Archdiocese of New York did too.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Father Stan Swamy has died of Covid-19, still in the custody of the Indian government
The Jesuit priest and human rights activist Stan Swamy died of complications from Covid-19, reports Ricardo da Silva, S.J. An Indian court has approved a judicial inquiry into Father Swamy’s arrest, custody and death.
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So, Pope Francis invited Spider-Man to the Vatican
The real-life superhero Mattia Villardita was invited to the audience because of his everyday commitment to bring joy to suffering children — dressed as his childhood idol.
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Father Stan Swamy, 84-year-old imprisoned Indian Jesuit, has Covid-19
Stan Swamy, S.J., has tested positive for Covid-19, two weeks after the Jesuits in India suspected that he had been infected with the coronavirus.
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Father Stan Swamy, 84-year-old Jesuit in Mumbai prison, may have Covid-19
Stan Swamy, S.J., the 84-year-old Indian priest and human rights activist who has been held in Taloja prison in Mumbai since October, is experiencing symptoms of Covid-19.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Your Take
Forum: 7 Black and Latino Catholics respond to the conviction of Derek Chauvin
Gloria Purvis, the Rev. Bryan N. Massingale, MT Dávila, Anthea Butler, Kim Harris, Shannen Dee Williams and Jeremy V. Cruz share their reactions to the murder conviction of Derek Chauvin.
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Catholic Church leaders react to Derek Chauvin verdict in killing of George Floyd
“The death of George Floyd highlighted and amplified the deep need to see the sacredness in all people, but especially those who have been historically oppressed,” read a statement from the U.S. bishops’ conference.