“If ever there was a time to collectively support the largest remaining Christian population in the Middle East, it is now.”
Politics & Society
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Kenyan nuns work to educate voters before Oct. 26 election
The sisters already have spent hours in voter education for the repeat election.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Bishop Dewane to Congress: Don’t cut programs benefiting the poor to pay for tax cuts
“The tax system should be continually evaluated in terms of its impact on the poor.”
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Women’s leadership institute at Villanova seeks gender equity for the common good
The institute will be not only as a place for women to gain leadership skills, but a place all people who care about gender equity can turn for assistance
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Middle East church leaders look to U.S., but want voice in own destiny
“We have been abandoned to solve the problems we did not create.”
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U.S. Embassy to Vatican prepares to welcome new ambassador, Callista Gingrich
“We don’t have to agree on everything, but our relationship is strong enough that it can weather disagreements.”
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I’m a Jesuit. How should I respond to toxic masculinity and #MeToo?
The victims of sexual harassment are fighting a culture that teaches men (even celibate men) a sense of privilege and entitlement.
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In Myanmar, Pope Francis’ words will be monitored closely
When Pope Francis visits Myanmar in late November, church leaders will be listening nervously to his every word, specifically hoping they don’t hear the R-word: Rohingya.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
New ruling on 1971 death of South African anti-apartheid activist may bring belated justice
A judge has overturned a finding of suicide and ruled that Ahmed Timol was murdered by South Africa’s Security Police 45 years ago.
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Texas bishops criticize ACLU’s support for teen immigrant’s abortion
On Oct. 24, the full U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in a 6-3 vote cleared the way for the pregnant 17-year-old to obtain an abortion.