A hopeful, yet sadly still unfulfilled dream, is reflected in the title of Pope Francis’ Jan. 1, 2014 World Day of Peace message, “Fraternity, the Foundation and Pathway to Peace.”
Making a Difference
Making a Difference: This Christmas season, the words of Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium, have particular meaning.
Making a Difference: For countless poor human beings in the shadows of our nation and world, it is not the most wonderful time of the year.
Making a Difference: Two bishops took time to share a simple supper -- soup and bread -- and dialogue with about 20 Catholic social justice and peace activists.
Making a Difference: A disturbing new report says U.S. drone attacks in Pakistan between 2004 and 2013 killed between 400 and 900 civilians.
Making a Difference: The UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's recent report, "Climate Change 2013: The Physical Science Basis," has important warnings for us.
Making a Difference: When Jesus said, "The poor you will always have with you," he must have had the insensitivity of the U.S. Congress in mind.
Making a Difference: Every October, the Catholic church issues this clarion call. But what exactly does it mean to respect life?
Making a Difference: The use of chemical weapons is horrendous. But what about the widely reported 100,000 Syrian deaths overwhelmingly caused by conventional weapons?
Making a Difference: The 35-year sentence handed down to U.S. Army Pvt. Chelsea Manning is more severe than the sentences convicted murderers and rapists receive.