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Civilians celebrate the signing of peace agreement between the Sudan's transitional government and Sudanese revolutionary movements to end decades-old conflict, in Juba, South Sudan, in this Oct. 3, 2020, file photo. (CNS photo/Samir Bol, Reuters)
The contemporary tension in South Sudan has a complex and disturbing history.
A crowd gathers to enter a beige church building
“As I heard the chant ‘Cardinal Pell should go to Hell,’ I thought, ‘Ah ha! At least they now believe in the afterlife!’ Perhaps this is St. George Pell’s first miracle,” former Prime Minister Tony Abbott said.
biden sits at a table wearing blue suit, presidential seal in front of him, kamala harris stands to his right, two others to his left.
After President Biden said that U.S. bishops are not demanding that federal dollars not fund abortions, the U.S.C.C.B. stated that they are “united” in commitment to life.
A Reflection for the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, by Jim McDermott, S.J.
salt in a bowl
A homily for the fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Terrance Klein
An independent commission has confirmed claims of sexual abuse against L’Arche’s founder, Jean Vanier, and unearthed evidence that sexual exploitation was his primary motivation for founding the organization.
Pope Francis told the million Congolese gathered before him that Jesus has shown “three sources” from which “to nurture peace”: “forgiveness, community and mission.”

How do you understand the phrase ‘salt of the earth’ within the context of Mt 5:1-16?

How are you called to give lavishly?

Is there a clear sense within your own faith journey as to how it adds flavor to the world?

 

A Reflection for Wednesday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time, by Christopher Parker
A year after his death, a look back on the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh—and his influence on many American writers on nonviolence, mindfulness and contemplative spirituality.