Some of the “made in the U.S.A.” bombs Israel Defense Forces are dropping over Gaza include 2,000-pound bombs that have been responsible for some of the most devastating—and questionable—strikes of the months-long campaign against Hamas.
Politics & Society
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Gaza protests reached Jesuit colleges—schools with a history of student activism
Many Jesuit schools have recently been sites of passionate protest, peaceful activism and regrettably some incidents of anti-Semitism.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
The repeal of Arizona’s abortion ban is more than a political loss
Directly ending human life—at any stage—tears the metaphysical tapestry of existence.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
An immediate cease-fire in Gaza will not bring peace to the Holy Land
An immediate and permanent cease-fire would leave Hamas and its military capabilities in place in Gaza. In such a scenario, who will protect Israeli citizens from continued acts of terrorism?
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Child labor law violations are at their highest in decades.
In some states, the thinking seems to be that the way to “solve” this problem is by weakening the laws. Catholics should resist those efforts.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Abortion access is expanding in Europe. Is the end of Roe v. Wade the cause?
The U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision in June 2022, overturning the Roe v. Wade ruling that legalized abortion in 1973, has provoked supporters of abortion access in Europe to press for liberalization of abortion laws across the continent.
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Joe Biden and Donald Trump could learn from Pope Francis about media access
Regardless of what one thinks of the advisability of a pope known for his off-the-cuff remarks partaking in long interviews, the fact remains that Pope Francis is more willing than both candidates to sit down one-on-one in front of a camera.
Posted inDispatches, Faith
Pope Francis accepts invitation to 2024 G7 summit—the first pope ever to attend
“His presence brings prestige to our nation and to the entire Group of 7. It is the first time that a pope will participate in the work of the G7,” Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said.
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British bishops spell out rejection of gender ideology
“Many conflicting, divergent and often contradictory views of the human person have found wide acceptance … they have led to holders of traditional theories being cancelled or even losing their jobs,” the bishops said.
Posted inPolitics & Society, The Weekly Dispatch
Why isn’t anyone talking about the exodus of Christians in Nagorno-Karabakh?
Christians who have lived in Nagorno-Karabakh for 2,000 years are being driven out by Azerbaijan. Will world leaders act?