The Gospel calls on all of us to get past “analysis paralysis,” where direct action is always put off in favor of more research and discernment.
Social Justice
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Review: Paul Hanly Furfey, the revolutionary priest
A much-needed biography of Paul Hanly Furfey (1896-1992): priest, sociologist and urban revolutionary theorist.
Posted inFaith, Short Take
Bishop Stowe: Heed the biblical admonition to love the migrant as yourself
It is critical to humanize the issue of immigration, to introduce real people’s experiences into the public consciousness, if we want to bring about lasting change.
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Franciscan hospitality toward migrants also means fighting for systemic change
The example of St. Francis has prompted a New Mexico retreat center to open its doors to refugees, but also to go out in the world to work for justice.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Catholics collect aid for victims of deadly Indonesian earthquake
Catholic groups have collected and are distributing aid for thousands of people affected by a deadly earthquake that struck Lombok, Indonesia’s popular tourist island.
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From the pulpit, priests address allegations against Archbishop McCarrick
During the Saturday evening Mass when Father Looney heard the opening lines of the first reading from Jeremiah, the priest switched gears, deciding he had to say something about sexual abuse allegations against now former Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, retired archbishop of Washington.
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Chilean cardinal called to testify for suspected abuse cover-up
In a statement released by the Archdiocese of Santiago July 24, Cardinal Ezzati said he was committed to helping victims “search for the truth” and denied any wrongdoing.
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Cardinal O’Malley calls for tougher standards, ‘especially for bishops,’ on sex abuse
“These alleged actions, when committed by any person, are morally unacceptable and incompatible with the role of a priest, bishop or cardinal,” Cardinal O’Malley said.
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Nicaraguans fill Virginia church praying for peace at home
The Catholic Church in Nicaragua has faced numerous violent attacks from pro-government groups.
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How Catholic organizations are preventing migrant deaths
In the Sonoran Desert northeast of Ajo, temperatures can soar to mid-90s in late spring and above 100 degrees in the summer. This also is where hundreds of unfortunate migrants have taken their last breath.