American Catholic institutions have big investments in oil, gas, and coal; they seem to be ignoring the pope’s call to divest. Although hundreds of other Catholic institutions worldwide are divesting from fossil fuels to fight climate change, not a single diocese in the U.S. has followed suit. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops notes that …
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis shared on Sunday that he has an inflammation in his lungs but plans to travel to Dubai later this week to address the climate change conference. Francis missed his usual Sunday appearance at a window overlooking St. Peter’s Square, a day after the Vatican announced he was suffering from …
Pope Francis Renews Appeal for Prayers for War-Stricken Ukraine and Holy Land By Francesca Merlo Pope Francis, during his Wednesday General Audience in St. Peter’s Square, renewed his appeal for prayers for those suffering from the ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Holy Land. In his powerful message, the Pope emphasized, “This is not war; …
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis announced that he will attend the COP28 conference on climate change in Dubai in early December. The Pope has been deeply concerned about this global challenge throughout his papacy, emphasizing the need to care for the environment. During a 45-minute interview on Italian television network RAI, Francis revealed his travel …
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The Importance of Treating Same-sex Couples Equally If the church were to stop blessing couples for their heterosexual partnerships, those couples would likely feel excluded and marginalized. It is important to recognize that same-sex couples have long faced discrimination and negative consequences to their well-being. To live by the Gospel’s golden rule, which advises treating …
“It’s imperative to defend your people,” he asserted. Marksmanship, he argued, is not a part of the “very basic drill instruction.” Trying to comprehend Mr. Martin’s convoluted statements brings to mind George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four. Describing non-lethal, humanitarian weapons training that doesn’t aim to enhance marksmanship is a prime example of “Doublethink” and “Newspeak,” Orwell’s …
Want to stay up to date with Arthur’s latest articles? Sign up now to receive an email notification every time a new column is published. One of the most well-known metaphors from the 1999 film The Matrix is the concept of the “red pill.” Within the movie’s fictional world, individuals live in a carefully constructed …
Representatives of gardaí frequently express their dissatisfaction with their current situation. They feel unheard, untrusted, and lacking in discretion. Rather than focusing on proactive policing, they believe their job now revolves around bureaucratic accounting. While appointing a commissioner from outside the force might have been the right decision, it could be perceived as a vote …
Pope Francis Launches Historic Synod: Catholic Church Explores Women’s Rights and LGBTQ+ Inclusion 01:35 Rome — Pope Francis commenced a momentous gathering on Wednesday to discuss the future of the Catholic Church, marking the onset of a series of contentious debates. The three-week-long General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, widely regarded as the Super …
Vatican City: Pope Francis Hints at Possibility of Blessing Same-Sex Unions Pope Francis has responded to a group of conservative cardinals by suggesting that there may be ways to bless same-sex unions and reaffirm church teaching on homosexuality. The Vatican published a letter from the Pope on July 11, in which he indicated that such …