A cosmopolitan stance—one that values other cultures while treasuring the unique gifts of one’s own—is a necessary one in a world where Donald Trump is destroying the venturing spirit and generosity of the American people.
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Posted inFaith, Podcasts
Senator Chris Coons: Democrats need to talk about their faith
This week on “Jesuitical,” Zac and Ashley talk with U.S. Senator Chris Coons, the senior Democratic senator from Delaware.
Posted inPolitics & Society, The Weekly Dispatch
Military madness—and spending—is sweeping the nations
It is fair to say that the global tab for addressing the world’s acute humanitarian or ecological needs pales in comparison to the eye-watering amounts governments unabashedly dole out for bombs and bullets.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
An SOS for Gaza: Christian peace group calls for cease-fire and life-saving aid
With the Gaza death toll rising and entire families obliterated as Israeli forces seek to strike diminishing numbers of Hamas targets, more impassioned appeals for an end to the violence have come from ecclesial and political leaders from around the world.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
The ‘Trump effect’ on Canada’s immigration restrictions
“Carney is responding to the [immigration] backlash but also to the Trump effect, which is placing more pressure on Canada to tighten its border.”
Posted inEditorials, Politics & Society
A Moral Reckoning in Gaza
The war in Gaza has become one in which “the heart-rending price is being paid by children, the elderly and the sick.” Israel, along with its allies, especially including the United States, must reckon that cost as well.
Posted inPolitics & Society, The Weekly Dispatch
Bishops condemn El Salvador’s ‘international prison’ where Trump is sending migrants
”Do not collaborate in the fight against migrants by the great colonizing countries.”
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ betrays the poor. The church must oppose it.
The church and the bishops of the United States should lead the way in speaking against this bill and calling on Catholics to work for its defeat, writes Archbishop John C. Wester of Sante Fe.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
Elon Musk’s DOGE hit programs to help the poor especially hard
Elon Musk and DOGE have used the language of efficiency to impose a radical change in how we view helping others.
Posted inFaith, News
Catholic universities look to support foreign students amid Trump visa crackdown
Amid the Trump administration’s crackdown on foreign student visas, several Catholic universities contacted by OSV News said they are actively seeking to support affected students.