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‘A Strategy of Peace’
By Tony Magliano There is no shortage of those who speak and act as though war is inevitable. In ancient history, in recent history, and in our own day, war has, and continues to have, its unholy heel on the neck of humanity – especially the neck of humanity’s poor…
Pope Francis: Ten Years as Leader of a World Church
The ten-year evaluations of the papacy of Pope Francis have ranged from the critics who have called it a disaster and a catastrophe to supporters who see it as a prime example of authentic servant leadership. From my perspective as a parish priest, Francis has provided welcomed support and wise…
Abortion and Electoral Politics
When John F. Kennedy, a Catholic senator from Massachusetts, ran for president in 1960 abortion was not a major issue. He won 78% of the Catholic vote, which helped him defeat Richard Nixon and become the first Catholic president of the United States. In 2002, John F. Kerry, another Catholic…
Wisdom Wednesday | May 31st
“You gotta have faith,” sang George Michael in the late 80s. Today, Wisdom Wednesday finds faith everywhere, mixing styles and rhythms and concepts – in politics, at college graduations, in mainstream polling data, and more!