Drew Christiansen, S.J., reviews “Catholicism and Citizenship” by Massimo Faggioli
Europe
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.
Posted inFaith, News
Knights of Malta: Rescuing refugees stranded at sea is a ‘mission’
ROME (CNS)—While European leaders continue to debate how to handle the influx of migrants, the head of the Order of Malta’s Italian relief corps said that search and rescue operations are a human obligation. Those who believe that rescuing countless refugees who escape war, hunger and persecution only encourages more people to make the treacherous […]
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Emmanuel Macron attends memorial for Father Jacques Hamel
French President Emmanuel Macron delivered an impassioned speech Wednesday after a Mass marking one year since the killing of a local French priest by two 19-year-old men who pledged loyalty to the Islamic State group.
Posted inFaith, In All Things
Why Pope Francis’ appointment of the new archbishop of Milan is a big deal.
The archbishop of Milan leads a very large church with ancient traditions and heroes.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Theresa May receives her marching orders from D.U.P.
When it proved necessary to negotiate with the D.U.P to secure their support in the House of Commons, the money tree was found and shaken and over £1 billion of public spending promised to the Six Counties of Northern Ireland.
Posted inLast Take, Politics & Society
How Helmut Kohl seized the mantle of God by working toward a unified Europe
Mourners from across the continent praised Helmut Kohl’s vision for a united Europe
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Nuns hear stories of tragedy as they help migrants who land in Italy
The nuns give practical help and emotional support to scores of migrants flooding Sicily’s shores. The U.N.’s International Organization for Migration said that as of July 3, more than 85,000 migrants landed in Italy this year.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis accepts Scola’s resignation, appoints native son Delpini to Milan
Those who know Bishop Delpini well describe him as “a very spiritual man, humble but not submissive, a great worker, far from the profile of a manager-bishop, very attentive to the personal relationship with priests.”
Posted inArts & Culture, Film
In ‘The Midwife,’ a Christian message of forgiveness—without Christ
I am intrigued by new French films that dramatically apply religious principles without the mention of God.