On November 29, health workers prepare COVID-19 vaccines at a colosseum on the outskirts of Manila, as part of a 3-day mass vaccination campaign launched by the government. It was one of 8,000 vaccination centers set up during the trip. (Ted Aljibe / AFP via Getty Images) The Philippine government, …
Read More »South African Perspective: Vaccination – An Act of Love
Source: Jesuit Institute South Africa It is encouraging to see that finally (albeit belatedly) there is a significant increase in the uptake of vaccination, spurred perhaps in part by President Ramaphosa’s speech or the recognition that cases are increasing extremely quickly with the spread of the new Omicron variant. Leaving …
Read More »Copom must maintain its strategy and increase Selic by 1.5 points; Analysts differ in the following stages
The final decision for 2021 will be announced by the Monetary Policy Committee (Copom) next Wednesday (8), resulting in an almost unanimous consensus for a 1.5 percentage point increase in Selic, closing 2021 at 9.25% per year . If, on the one hand, current inflation remains under strong pressure, on …
Read More »Brazilian stock market on course for worst global performance in 2021
Investor moods have mostly turned in the last three months, after the expected recovery in the domestic economy failed to materialize (Photo: REUTERS / Andrew Kelly) A sharp deterioration in the fundamentals of the Brazilian economy paved the way for the Brazilian stock market to end the year in the …
Read More »Church is not as engaged in economic pastoral work 35 years later, panelists say – Catholic Philly
By Mark Pattison ⢠Catholic News Service ⢠Posted on November 29, 2021 WASHINGTON (CNS) – The American bishops’ pastoral letter âEconomic Justice for Allâ turned 35 in November, but some panelists said at a November 22 forum to mark the anniversary of pastoral, its publication seems much older. “These …
Read More »Israel to ban entry of foreigners from all countries on omicron
How Zayed Award for Human Fraternity Amplifies Open-Minded Voices of All Religions and Cultures DUBAI: Pope Francis, head of the Roman Catholic Church, delivered a message of hope and tolerance during a recent meeting in the Vatican with the selection committee for the Zayed Prize for Human Fraternity 2022. âWe …
Read More »Italy and France sign “historic” treaty
Published on: 11/26/2021 – 11:34Amended: 11/26/2021 – 11:33 Rome (AFP) – France and Italy on Friday drew a line on recent tensions and signed a new treaty to formalize their relations, against the backdrop of a changing European Union. French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi put …
Read More »Broad support for physician-assisted dying ahead of controversial bill passed
Resolve director Jim Reed said the results showed voters “are at the very least giving Perrottet a fair chance to prove himself before passing judgment.” “He does not yet have the familiarity or reputation of Berejiklian, but he has maintained his lead in votes for the past two months and …
Read More »Former South Korean military dictator Chun Doo-hwan dies at 90
SEOUL (Reuters) – Former South Korean President Chun Doo-hwan, whose iron-fisted rule over the country following a 1979 military coup sparked massive protests for democracy, died on Tuesday at the age of 90, his former press secretary said. Chun suffered from multiple myeloma, a cancer of the blood in remission, …
Read More »Human rights begin in the womb
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Editor’s Note: The following column first appeared in Catholic New York – America’s largest Catholic newspaper. Everyone seems to bemoan the division in our society today – in politics, culture, schools, even within our beloved Church. One thing that seems to unite …
Read More »EESC Connecting EU seminar on health, social Europe and democracy is a great success in Lisbon
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) hopes that its seminar, which focused on some of the most pressing issues facing Europeans today, will encourage citizens to share their ideas and concerns about space by line of the Conference on the Future of Europe, which will make it a genuine …
Read More »Economic crisis “could fuel extremism in Afghanistan”
Afghanistan’s deep economic crisis threatens to increase the “risk of extremism” in the region, a senior UN official has warned. The war-ravaged country stands on the brink of humanitarian catastrophe as foreign assets and monetary aid remain frozen after the Taliban returned to power in August. UN envoy to Afghanistan …
Read More »Opioid epidemic challenges even the most resilient communities
Small towns faced it all and overcame all kinds of struggles, until the opioid epidemic set in. I grew up in a wonderful town called St Marys, Pennsylvania. St Marys was founded in 1842 as a German Catholic colony by hardy people who left Germany to escape religious persecution. They …
Read More »Vuecruz confirms two people hospitalized in Rio with symptoms of illness linked to “mad cow disease”
GONALEVES (MG) – Two people have been hospitalized in Rio de Janeiro with suspicious symptoms of mad cow disease.Vucruz says patients are being treated at the National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Evandro Chagas. She was not informed of the date of their admission to hospital or the seriousness of their …
Read More »Thank Biden for his service
Let’s see if I understood correctly: 5.8 million jobs were added to the economy this year, including 531,000 last month. Unemployment fell to 4.6%. COVID-19 vaccinations for American children are underway; around 28 million children aged 5 to 11 can be protected. Meanwhile, the 90-day average of cases and deaths …
Read More »Four Ways Your Parish Can Address Climate Change (On A Budget)
Country leaders from around the world gathered this week at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow to address growing environmental concerns. A recent United Nations report found that countries are not doing enough to curb climate change. If entire nations fail, what can local communities and small churches hope to …
Read More »Ruling party’s plenary session in China will strengthen Xi’s grip on power
Chinese President Xi Jinping, the undisputed leader of the world’s most populous nation, will lead a crucial plenary session of the ruling party’s top figures next week that will set the tone for his candidacy for a long-term government. From Monday to Thursday, some 400 members of the all-powerful Communist …
Read More »SCOTUS allows trans man to sue Catholic hospital
Sign up for our PoliticsNY newsletter for the latest coverage and to stay informed about the 2021 election in your district and across New York Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, and Neil Gorsuch urge the court to extend the free exercise clause by recognizing a general right of …
Read More »Catholic Social Education in Action: Ethical Purchases in Catholic Institutions
BY KELLY SWAN | November 1, 2021 Maricela Lopez is very familiar with the ways in which workers’ rights are violated in the United States. The memory of his dehumanizing experience working in a chicken processing factory informs his work today– as a worker-owner and shift supervisor for Opportunity Threads, …
Read More »Unemployment doubles and inflation increases by 40% for the poorest part of the population
The result is a decrease in the purchasing power of the poor, with an increase in hunger and poverty in Brazil, due to the economic devastation of Jair Bolsonaro and Paulo GuedesModification Support 247 Economic Club 247 – Over the past 12 months, the prices of the products most consumed …
Read More »Sindtanque-MG will not participate in any 1st demonstrations
The Federation of Carriers of Fuels and Derivatives of Minas Gerais (Sindtanque-MG) has indicated that it will not participate in the truckers’ strike scheduled for November 1. (Photo: National Transport Command) The Federation of Transporters of Fuels and Petroleum Derivatives of the State of Minas Gerais (Sindtanque-MG), announced on Friday …
Read More »Canadian Press NewsAlert: BoC keeps key rate on hold, ends quantitative easing
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden tells the convoluted story of an Amtrak driver who praised him during his vice presidency for covering more miles on the train back to Delaware than flying on Air Force Two. âI apologize because some have heard this,â Biden told a crowd on Monday …
Read More »It takes a lot of faith to do science, says Jesuit astronomer
By Carol Glatz, Catholic Information Service ACCORDING to a self-proclaimed science “fanatic” and “a bit of a nerd” to the Catholic Church, people shouldn’t ask this Jesuit astronomer why a scientist would believe in God. The most interesting question is, “Why do I believe in science?” “Which is actually a” …
Read More »Treasury Secretary Says US Has Not Lost Inflation Control – 10/24/2021
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Sunday that the United States has not lost control over inflation. Inflation levels It will return to normal in the second half of next year. Yellen said in an interview with CNN that President Joe Biden’s Domestic Infrastructure Spending and âBetter Builtâ packages …
Read More »Papua New Guinea extractive companies urged to be considerate and sustainable
A group of Catholic students from Port Moresby urged Papua New Guinea extractive companies to respect the environment for the well-being of indigenous peoples and future generations. Their call echoes one of the nine Calls âin the name of Godâ addressed by Pope Francis in his message to the Fourth …
Read More »A loving look back at the life of an Irish woman
In My Mind’s Eye: Walking among the ghosts by Brigid Kavanagh; stories and poems compiled and edited by Sean and Declan Kavanagh (⬠12.00) available online at www.buythebook.ie, or by contacting [email protected] Sean ryan This 300-plus-page book is an anthology and tribute to the writing of Brigid Kavanagh, 95, who …
Read More »Migrant shelter in southern Mexico denounces raid by armed individuals
By David Agren, Catholic Information Service MEXICO CITY (CNS) – A Catholic migrant shelter in southern Chiapas state said unidentified individuals forced their way into the premises – the latest act of intimidation against migrant advocates in the region . A statement from a collective of human rights groups and …
Read More »Global X Funds – Global X S&P Catholic Values Developed ex-US ETF (CEFA) gains 0.63% for October 15
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Read More »Global X Funds – Global X S&P Catholic Values Developed ex-US ETF (CEFA) gains 1.66% on moderate volume October 14
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Read More »EXPLAINER: Why are the UK and EU still fighting for Brexit?
Posted on Wednesday October 13, 2021 | 10:17 a.m. Updated 4 hours and 32 minutes ago LONDON (AP) – ‘Get Brexit done’ was the slogan of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson when he ran for office two years ago. Since then, the UK has withdrawn from the European Union after …
Read More »Christians welcome coup in Guinea …… | News and reports
In 63 years of independence, Guinea has had three presidents. Last month, the West African nation suffered its third coup. This time, says the local Christian minority, their French-speaking country might do it right. âAlpha Condé cannot come back,â said Etienne Leno, pastor of the Christian and Missionary Alliance (CMA). …
Read More »China, silent conductor of major rail projects in Latin America
SAINT JACQUES – From public mistrust of its goals to suspicion of its links to corruption rackets, Chinese investments in Latin America’s rail sector have got off to a rocky start. Over the past decade, the Asian superpower may have suffered from its ignorance of regional and national policies, but …
Read More »Universal Basic Income, Green Policy and “Zero-COVID” Proposed at Vatican Conference on Europe | Catholic National Register
VATICAN CITY – The Vatican this week hosted a conference that brought together a number of politicians, business leaders and economists, many of whom are diametrically opposed to the teaching of the Church, to propose ” comprehensive solutions to the COVID-19 pandemic and the climate crisis â. The organizers of …
Read More »Catholic University of America partners with PCC to offer business degree
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) – A new university is making its mark in Tucson. Washington DC-based Catholic University of America is partnering with students at Pima Community College, a more affordable way to earn a business degree. âI see this as a kind of beta experiment. We are trying to make …
Read More »Pope Francis creates new Vatican foundation for Catholic hospitals facing financial difficulties | Catholic National Register
Vatican News reported that the Pope had taken the plunge “in light of the financial difficulties faced by a number of Catholic health establishments run by religious orders, which are sometimes forced to sell them”. VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis has created a new foundation offering financial support to Catholic …
Read More »What Baton Rouge’s economy could look like in 2022-2023 – BRProud.com
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Read More »Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen to urge Congress to act
This year, Democracy Now! celebrates our 25th anniversary – 25 years of intrepid and independent reporting. Since our very first broadcast in 1996, Democracy Now! refused to accept public or private funds because nothing is more important to us than our editorial independence. But that does mean that we are …
Read More »Pope Francis: Do not confuse utility and happiness
Pope hosts lunch for the homeless in Vatican – June 2020 Source: Vatican News The Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences is organizing a meeting from October 3 to 4 entitled: “Caritas, social friendship and the end of poverty: science and ethics of happiness”. The event opened today with a message …
Read More »Immigration, justice and reality | Catholic National Register
EDITORIAL: It is worth considering how some of the human realities related to immigration have changed over the past decades and how our laws and policies can better respond to them. The United States immigration system is broken. Our decades-long failure to secure our borders and pursue fair reforms in …
Read More »Correcting Immigration Considered Necessary to Boost the U.S. Economy – Catholic Philly
By Rhina Guidos ⢠Catholic Information Service ⢠Posted on October 1, 2021 WASHINGTON (CNS) – For former Arizona Senator Bob Worsley, taming the country’s immigration problems is about one thing: “the economy, the economy, the economy.” âWe have people who want to work, standing at the border. We need …
Read More »Respecting human life, fighting for peace, the task of the Nigerian bishops – :::… The Tide News Online :::…
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) zoned the office of the national president to the north, just as the party described the six years of President Mohammadu Buhari’s administration as the worst in the country’s history.The party did not announce its decision on the presidency, vice-presidency or other executive and legislative …
Read More »Cardinal of Washington ordains deacons at North American College in Rome
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory of Washington ordained 21 men from the Pontifical North American College to the diaconate on September 30 in St. Peter’s Basilica. Hundreds of family, friends and students attended Mass at the pulpit altar in St. Peter’s, watching the liturgy full of joy …
Read More »What does the Ministry of the Green Economy and the Environment consist of? – The Mast online
[By Nkula Kaoma] During the swearing-in ceremony for ministers, President Hakainde Hichilema unveiled one of the three new ministries, Green Economy and Environment. Apparently, this is the only ministry with a brand new name that has never been heard of in Zambia’s governance circles. Many people should be asking themselves, …
Read More »Ibovespa retreats with more than 2% of caution in the USA and little ore
Marlet Ibovespa. Photo: Pixabay Oh Ibovespa The United States is operating sharply this afternoon (28) following a global energy crisis and pro-sales. In the raw materials market, it also weighs on companies associated with iron ore raw materials. 1:44 p.m., The Ipovespa is down 2.26%, for 111,044 points. By 2021, …
Read More »Editorial: US Bishops Must Leave ‘Apathetic Environment’ for Fossil Fuel Investments
As this year’s season of creation draws to a close and a crucial United Nations climate conference approaches, it is noteworthy that there is a growing movement of Catholic and other groups to depart. publicly of their fossil fuel portfolios. Harvard University recently joined the list, which also includes more …
Read More »The words are a minefield on the island of Ireland
Don’t use the word too hard, the head of the Church of Ireland warned at a church service I attended recently. They could tie a knot that cannot be untied. On an island where it can be a minefield to find the right terms to navigate the complexity of shared …
Read More »Uber launches driver retirement plans in UK
In March, Uber reclassified more than 70,000 drivers in the UK as workers after the country’s court ruling (Image: REUTERS / Brendan McDermi / File Photo) A Uber Technologies Begin to implement the provision of pension schemes for drivers in UK, Months later, they were forced to grant labor rights …
Read More »Porras is seeking the nomination for PCT. 2 commissioner
Sergio Porras The following information was submitted by Sergio Porras, who intends to seek the nomination of the Uvalde County Democratic Party in the primary elections on March 1, 2022. I, Sergio Porras, proudly announce my intention to run for the post of Uvalde County Commissioner for District 2 in …
Read More »Foreign loans: Catholic bishops send message to Buhari government
The Catholic Archbishops of Abuja have called on the government of President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure that the huge sums of money borrowed from outside are used for the development of the country as promised. The bishops, who called on the government and law enforcement to do whatever is necessary …
Read More »German elections 2021: who is who in the race to replace Angela Merkel as chancellor?
Germany is heading for a very uncertain future one month before the federal elections which will see the country draw a line from the Angela Merkel era. The most likely outcome is several months of turbulent negotiations in Europe’s largest economy as parties attempt to form a coalition government, with …
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Federal Reserve Chairman (Fed, US Central Bank) Jerome Powell highlighted the pace of changes in the economy, amid the COVID-19 pandemic and its recovery. He spoke briefly about the matter at the conclusion of the virtual event for the federal hearing on Friday 24. âIt’s an economy that’s changing really, …
Read More »German elections 2021 – Partisan allegiances anchored in regional identity
It is a sunny Monday at the end of August in the constituency of Emden-Vechta. Tucked away on Germany’s north coast, fishing boats float serenely as tourists stroll around in the early morning – the fresh fish on offer at lunchtime and the region’s Dutch flair seem to be a …
Read More »Epidemiological effect: lower consumption leads to lower prices for services even with higher inflation; See the articles that dropped the most
In total, ten departments recorded a decline in their order book between January and August of this year (see table below), Refer to data from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), which is responsible for calculating the Consumer Price Index (IPCA), the official indicator of inflation in Brazil. …
Read More »How protocol clashes mask secret agenda to reunite Ireland
He also claimed that “the tectonic plates are shifting”, that there was “no longer a majority in Northern Ireland for either unionism or nationalism”, and instead there was “ground there is a growing understanding of people who want to talk about it – young people in particular – and we …
Read More »CITIZEN COLUMN: My favorite foreign cities, n ° 7: Berlin | Chroniclers
Berlin allowed bronze bricks / pavers all over the city to mark the addresses of all Jews exported from the Holocaust. Basically part of the same complex are monuments of the Berlin Wall with slabs still standing and preserved with appropriate text. Oddly enough, the new US Embassy is RIGHT …
Read More »Argentine President appoints new ministers; measures to come in the coming days – MercoPress
Argentine President appoints new ministers; measures to come in the coming days Tuesday, September 21, 2021 – 09:37 UTC President Fernández seeks answers to those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic Argentine President Alberto Fernández was sworn in on Monday to the new members of his cabinet, with whom he intends …
Read More »We should listen to what Pope Francis says about the climate crisis
Climate change and environmental destruction are the greatest threats facing humanity today. It is a scandal that our world’s most vulnerable communities, those that have contributed least to the climate crisis, are the most affected, with millions facing hunger and displacement due to increasing drought and extreme weather conditions. The …
Read More »Midnight Mass Review: Transubstantiate Your Fear on Netflix
At Midnight Mass‘Crockett Island, every islander feels in the throes of misfortune. The recent oil spill nearly wiped out the fish supply, causing the island’s local fishing economy to plummet. Their homes are shattering and flaking, neglecting the elements of the ocean. The majority of residents have fled the island …
Read More »FG lacks sincerity to fight against insecurity -Martins, Catholic Archbishop of Lagos – The Sun Nigeria
Through Laurent Enyoghasu Lagos Catholic Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins said President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration is not sincere in tackling insecurity as it continues to hamper voluntary groups and fail to equip security forces. Martins said this yesterday in Lagos State at the grand finale of the Knights of Saint Mulumba …
Read More »Reviews | The billions most in need of aid may also benefit, as Americans did, from changes in economic policy.
The global economy faces serious risks going forward: for example, an estimated $ 2.3 trillion in revenue is expected to be lost in 2022-2025 due to vaccine inequality, most of it in countries in development. In the United States, the Federal Reserve has lowered interest rates to zero and created …
Read More »Tens of thousands of Haitian migrants are trapped in southern Mexico
TAPACHULA, Mexico – Preparing for a 1,000-mile journey, hundreds of migrants gathered near the central plaza of this southern Mexican city and sang a song: “UNITED STATES! UNITED STATES!” Then they started to walk. Less than 24 hours later, Mexican National Guard troops and immigration officials descended on a municipal …
Read More »Afghans are likely to find Georgia a more welcoming place than former refugees
Heval Mohamed Kelli, 11, believed his family were going on vacation after crossing the Syrian border into Turkey in 1996, when his father paid smugglers to take them to safety in Germany. He was unaware at the time of the political persecutions his father, a lawyer, was facing in Syria …
Read More »Organizations prepare for arrival of Afghan refugees | Non-profit organizations
Local charities are preparing to welcome 300 Afghan refugees in Nashville following the withdrawal of the US military from the country and its takeover by the Taliban. Catholic Charities of Tennessee and the Nashville International Center for Empowerment both have contracts with the US State Department to receive and assist …
Read More »Blow a raspberry on French democracy
On his way to be the first president of the Fifth Republic to visit the Catholic sanctuary of Lourdes in mid-July, Macron spoke of “the handful of rules that I made on Monday” July 12. The visit was part of his desire to garner the voices of the Catholic right, …
Read More »COVID-19: What you need to know for August 9
Based on data as of August 6, Toronto reported 97 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, for a total of 171,133 since the start of the pandemic; 24 of them are hospitalized (four new). A total of 3,611 people died (two new ones). A Toronto health network confirmed to CTV …
Read More »NJPN Conference: Framing the Global Crisis
Captioned “Integrating Ecological and Economic Change”, this insightful talk was given at the National Network for Justice and Peace’s annual conference on July 24. Mark Rotherham is a Lancaster-based film and media producer with extensive experience teaching ecology. He works closely with the Lee House Center for Mission Awareness in …
Read More »Home peace: Vatican commission examines impact of household debt
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – The Catholic Church’s advocacy for debt relief is primarily aimed at enabling countries with high debt abroad to provide for their populations, but the COVID-19 Commission of The Vatican is also concerned that families are teetering with the burden of debt. In fact, the commission’s economics …
Read More »Richard Trumka, President of the AFL-CIO, dies; The Catholic faith shaped his career
Longtime AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, seen here in September 2013, passed away on August 5 at the age of 72. Trumka, a Catholic, had been president of the 12.5 million members of the AFL-CIO since 2009. (CNS photo / Kevork Djansezian, Reuters) Washington – Richard Trumka, 72, president of the …
Read More »100 days before COP26, the Christian coalition calls on churches to act
ICN / JS image Source: A Rocha With just 100 days to go to COP26 – the critical international climate negotiations that the UK government will host and chair in Glasgow in November – a broad coalition of Christian denominations and charities is calling on all churches to hold a …
Read More »What we know about President Joe Biden’s visit to Cincinnati
Cincinnati will have a moment in the national spotlight on Wednesday as President Joe Biden travels to host a town hall with CNN. The trip will be Biden’s first to Cincinnati and his third trip to Ohio since taking office. Don’t know what to expect? Here’s all we know. When …
Read More »Unlivable teachers’ salaries put Catholic higher education in existential crisis
In 1955, Mgr. John Tracy Ellis, sometimes called the unofficial dean of historians of the American Catholic Church, commonly accused American Catholic colleges and universities of second-rate intellectual scholarship standards. Her review struck a chord and brought about self-reflection and some change. Of course, a lot has happened since 1955. …
Read More »Mandatory jab call for health workers
The national cabinet is urged to make vaccinations mandatory for all hospital staff and create a deployment plan to ensure that each worker has a date in their agenda to receive a vaccine. The call came as NSW reported 105 more cases on Sunday, as well as the death of …
Read More »Nearly 30 Kansas nonprofits secured community service tax credits
TOPEKA, Kansas (WIBW) – Nearly 30 Kansas nonprofits have received community service tax credits. Governor Laura Kelly said 26 Kansas nonprofits will get more than $ 4 million in community service tax credits to enhance and enhance fundraising efforts for education projects , health care, child care and housing. âThe …
Read More »Faith Investor Services Launches Pure-Play Catholic Values ETF in Partnership with the Knights of Columbus | Business
DALLAS – (BUSINESS WIRE) – July 14, 2021– Faith Investor Services, LLC (FIS), in partnership with Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors (KoCAA), is pleased to announce today the launch of its first Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) on the New York Stock Exchange. The new fund, the FIS Knights of Columbus …
Read More »The IMF “helps stabilize the world economy” with the issuance of SDRs, “but more will be needed” – Eurasia Review
The announcement last Friday that the board of directors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved an allocation of $ 650 billion in special drawing rights (SDRs) is a “necessary step in the right direction”, Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) Co-Director Mark Weisbrot said: “But more will be …
Read More »Colorado Springs at 150 | How Churches Helped Shape the City of Colorado Springs | Premium
Editor’s Note: In July, as Colorado Springs prepares for its 150th anniversary on the 31st, The Gazette prepared a series of articles on the history of our city. Return for a fascinating glimpse into the people and events that made Colorado Springs the landmark it is today. Churches and religious …
Read More »Wisconsin bishop takes rare action to fire provocative priest
MADISON, Wisconsin – A Wisconsin bishop has taken the unusual step of removing a priest from the ministry after making a series of controversial remarks about politics and the pandemic. The Diocese of La Crosse said in a statement Friday that Bishop William Patrick Callahan had issued an executive order …
Read More »5 things to know about CTVNews.ca for Thursday, July 8, 2021: Election issues, Catholic Church, blood clot testing
TORONTO – Canada has now fully immunized 43.8 percent of the country’s eligible population. Here’s what else you need to know to start your day. 1. Electoral matters: If Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calls an election this summer, the issue that will hold the most influence on voters’ minds will …
Read More »The S&P 500 records a first decline after 7 consecutive gains; oil drops
Banks and energy companies helped push stocks down on Wall Street on Tuesday, ending the seven-day streak of record-breaking Standard & Poor’s 500 indexes. The benchmark index fell 0.2% after declining 0.9%. The Dow Jones industrial average fell 0.6%. Tech stocks rose, helping the Nasdaq composite to a modest gain …
Read More »The Benedictine Economy: Catholic Work Ethics and the Spirit of Capitalism
Benedictine ideals have recently gained attention. There was a reprint of John Henry Newman Benedictine essays. Rod Dreher’s The Benoît option targets a Catholic readership, and Rowan Williams The Way of Saint Benedict appeal to readers of all faiths. Each of these offers has a different focus, but all three …
Read More »Garret FitzGerald’s positive impact deserves to be remembered
It has been said that Garret FitzGerald is the best and worst thing that ever happened to Fine Gael. The best in that he revolutionized the second party in Irish politics, from a dilapidated part-time organization to one that has achieved near electoral parity with Fianna Fáil. In doing so, …
Read More »Vatican charges cardinal, nine others over roles in London real estate deal
ROME – For the first time, a cardinal will be tried in a Vatican court along with nine other individual defendants and three legal entities, all charged with various offenses for their role in a controversial real estate deal in London orchestrated by the Vatican Secretariat of State . Italian …
Read More »The Century-old Chinese Communist Party: What’s Next?
History rhymes. As are the leadership cycles of the Chinese Communist Party. Ironically, the current undisputed leader is a product of Mao Zedong of similar stature and power, who purged Xi Jinping’s father and inflicted combat sessions, public mockery and hunger on Xi when he was young. . Mao taught …
Read More »Construction spending fell 0.3% in May as housing slows
WASHINGTON – Construction spending fell 0.3% in May. Growth in housing, the best performing economy, has slowed as activity in areas most directly affected by the pandemic has shown further weakness. The Commerce Department reported Thursday that May’s drop followed a slight 0.1% increase in April and left overall construction …
Read More »Final 2020-21 figures show Alberta with $ 17 billion deficit, over $ 5 billion in COVID-19 costs
CALGARY – Shaw Communications Inc. reported net income of $ 354 million for the quarter ended May 31, compared to $ 184 million in the third quarter last year. That translated to 70 cents per diluted share, double the profit from a year earlier. Revenue was $ 1.38 billion, up …
Read More »Profit at a Cost: Plastic and the Intersection of Environmental and Racial Justice
BY TCHAD BARON | June 28, 2021 More and more these days, consumers are aware of their environmental footprint thanks to lawyers, academics and even the advertising of very companies putting products that are harmful to the environment on the shelves. This is not necessarily a bad thing. Consumers who …
Read More »The Catholic Church gains a foothold in Communist Cuba
Placetas (Cuba) (AFP) In Cuba, where communism and religion coexist uneasily, there is a city where it is no longer strange to see a priest walking in the street in a white cassock followed by enthusiastic greetings of “Hello, Father!” A small order of Catholic clergy has become a beloved …
Read More »Author to talk about cod fishing in the 17th century
Maine’s First Ship and the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust will host a conference on 17th-century cod fishing at 1 p.m. on July 1 with author and historian Mike Dekker. Registration required for in-person or virtual participation. Contribution photo BATH – Maine’s First Ship and the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust will …
Read More »Bishop meets with Vice President on immigration on border visit
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks with Gloria Chavez, the agency’s chief U.S. Border Patrol Patrol Officer in the El Paso area, during her visit to the El Paso Central Processing Center , Texas, June 25, 2021 (CNS Photo / Evelyn Hockstein, Reuters) WASHINGTON (CNS) – Bishop Mark J. Seitz …
Read More »ROACO: The arms of Mother Church taking care of all her children
One of the participants in the ROACO plenary meeting spoke about some of the impacts of the current political, socio-economic and health challenges on the Eastern Churches and the works of these Churches. By Linda Bordoni The violence affecting the people of the Holy Land, the effects of the ongoing …
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