The bullfight enacts the human drama each of us participates in.
Europe
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Catholic leaders are trying to correct anti-migrant policies of Poland’s government.
The church’s reproach, while so far delivered diplomatically, raises the question of whether the ruling Law and Justice party could be at risk of losing some of its wide support among believers in a country where nine out of 10 citizens identify as Catholic.
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London cardinal calls Tube incident ‘another cowardly attack’
Cardinal Nichols later issued a statement to express his horror at the fifth terrorist attack in the U.K. this year. “I am dismayed at yet another cowardly attack on innocent people, including young children, as they were commuting to work and school this morning.”
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Belgian order defies Pope Francis, insists on allowing euthanasia
Belgian religious order defies orders from Rome, setting up a confrontation over doctrine.
Posted inFaith, News
Cardinal Murphy-O’Connor, ecumenical leader, dies at 85
A leader in ecumenical relations, Cardinal Murphy-O’Connor served as Catholic chairman of the Anglican-Roman Catholic International Commission for two decades.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis condemns “the blind violence” of terror attack in Barcelona
The pope denounced the attack as “a grave offence against the Creator.”
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Pope Francis expresses ‘great concern’ at Barcelona terror attack
A van drove into a pedestrian zone killing at least 12 people and injuring more than 80 others.
Posted inFaith, News
Kosovo to dedicate cathedral named for Mother Teresa
Kosovo’s government backed the cathedral. Its foundation stone was laid in 2005 by the late President Ibrahim Rugova, a Muslim.
Posted inArts & Culture, Books
Intellectual history that reads like an adventure story
Drew Christiansen, S.J., reviews “Catholicism and Citizenship” by Massimo Faggioli
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Europe’s alt-right takes to the high seas to intercept refugees
Far-right groups are “crowdfunding” to pay for a purported defense of Europe. The aim of the new-right is to target vessels of various charities and aid agencies that are trying to rescue refugees at risk on the Mediterranean.