Tag: Violence
In a fractious age, truth has become a matter of life...
This year’s Social Justice Statement, "Truth and Peace: A Gospel Word in a Violent World," comes at a time when belief, truth and goodness are coming apart, and ideologies and conspiracies rush in to fill the void. Truth claims have taken on a new gravity in our time, writes Associate Professor Joel Hodge.
On feast of Mary, Francis urges end to violence against women
As Catholics begin a new year contemplating the motherhood of Mary, they should be inspired not to let problems weaken their faith or prevent...
Mark Shea: Jesus vs. lock-and-load
Recently, I saw one of the purest expressions of MAGA antichrist religion I’ve ever seen in a car window decal.
It read: “If Jesus had...
In Abraham’s birthplace, pope tells Iraqis that violence betrays faith
Francis gives Iraq - and the world - the message it needs most: leave violence behind you and focus on building a culture of peace and freedom for all, including religions
Colombian bishop uses fire truck to bless city
Desperate times call for creative measures in Buenaventura, a city rocked by poverty and increasing violence.
Mass burials in Nigeria as violence escalates
Nigerian archbishop places the blame squarely on corrupt government leaders, looks to US for help.
Chilean bishops respond to protests
Chileans must work together to address the causes of violent protests, the country's bishops said.
Violence recalls ‘Nazi Germany’
Soon there will be "nothing left" in Zambia, a South African archbishop has warned of the country's crisis.
Nigerian Archbishop appeals for prayers
Visiting Nigerian Archbishop Valerian Okeke has asked the Catholic community to pray for peace in his country.
Philippine bishops break silence
Catholic bishops in the Philippines have broken what they described as their "collective silence" over "many disturbing issues".