The war, the horror, the death and devastation have not disrupted my life in any meaningful way.
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Pope Francis: Knights of Columbus counter culture of indifference
A delegation led by Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson and including the organization’s board of directors was in Rome to celebrate the 100th anniversary of their active presence in Rome.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
As tensions rise with Iran, Afghanistan becomes the longest war in U.S. history
If there is a lasting lesson to emerge from the experience of the United States in Afghanistan, it could be one shared by Ms. Cusimano Love: “It’s much easier to start a war than it is to finish it,” she said. “It’s much easier to get in than it is to achieve objectives by force.”
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
U.S. sanctions against Iran continue a decades-long failed policy
The long-term objective of the Trump administration’s campaign against Iran is unclear, writes Margot Patterson, raising comparisons to U.S. failures in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Key points in Trump’s Mideast peace plan
The peace plan would leave most of annexed east Jerusalem, including its Old City and holy sites, under Israeli control while allowing the Palestinians to establish a capital on the outskirts of the city outside Israel’s separation barrier.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis meets with Iraqi president amid growing tensions after Soleimani assassination
Francis has shown a great interest in Iraq and its people that have suffered so much since the U.S.-led invasion in 2003.
Posted inArts & Culture, Film
‘The Cave’ Review: An oasis of hope amid Syria’s bloodshed
“The Cave” is something of a talking-dog movie: You’re astounded it exists, never mind what it has to say.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
Trump’s attacks against Iran bypassed Congress. Here’s why that’s a bad thing.
The U.S. executive branch has long been expanding its powers to wage war, writes Maryann Cusimano Love, but President Trump seems eager to go even further in acting without congressional authorization.
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U.S.C.C.B. president urges world leaders to pursue dialogue and seek peace
The statement from Archbishop Gomez comes five days after the U.S. launched a drone strike that killed Gen. Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad.
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Catholic leaders speak out as tensions escalate between the U.S. and Iran
Pope Francis prayed for peace from St. Peter’s Square. “War only brings death and destruction,” he said. “I call on all parties to keep alive the flame of dialogue and self-control and avoid the shadow of enmity.”