HEADLINES
In Brazil, Bolsonaro, the ‘Trump of the Tropics,’ takes office
Mr. Bolsonaro’s far-right rhetoric during the campaign has led to uncertainties about his policies as president and drawn international concern about the course he will set for the nation.
U.S. bishops adopt new anti-racism letter, first in almost 40 years
The U.S. Catholic bishops voted to accept the first pastoral letter against racism in almost 40 years.
New political party says its roots are in Catholic Social Teaching
Skylar Covich is the chair of the American Solidarity Party, which draws its influence from European Christian democracy.
Mr. Bolsonaro’s far-right rhetoric during the campaign has led to uncertainties about his policies as president and drawn international concern about the course he will set for the nation.
U.S. bishops adopt new anti-racism letter, first in almost 40 years
The U.S. Catholic bishops voted to accept the first pastoral letter against racism in almost 40 years.
New political party says its roots are in Catholic Social Teaching
Skylar Covich is the chair of the American Solidarity Party, which draws its influence from European Christian democracy.
COMMENTARY
Pope Francis has misguided ideas about global poverty
Is it true, as the Argentinian pontiff seems to believe, that not only is global poverty increasing but also that income inequality is growing as well? (New York Post)
Where is our regard for the sanctity of life in Yemen?
After the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, we must reconsider our relationship with Saudi Arabia—and can no longer turn our eyes from our complicity in the devastation of Yemen. (America)
The consequences of selling arms to Saudi Arabia
The United States must bear responsibility for exacerbating what a U.N. fact-finding team has called “the world’s largest humanitarian crisis.”
10 years after the financial crisis, how Catholics can rebuild broken solidarity
The Catholic Church has not been quick or consistent in empowering people to address the harmful effects of the new global economy (America)
Is it true, as the Argentinian pontiff seems to believe, that not only is global poverty increasing but also that income inequality is growing as well? (New York Post)
Where is our regard for the sanctity of life in Yemen?
After the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, we must reconsider our relationship with Saudi Arabia—and can no longer turn our eyes from our complicity in the devastation of Yemen. (America)
The consequences of selling arms to Saudi Arabia
The United States must bear responsibility for exacerbating what a U.N. fact-finding team has called “the world’s largest humanitarian crisis.”
10 years after the financial crisis, how Catholics can rebuild broken solidarity
The Catholic Church has not been quick or consistent in empowering people to address the harmful effects of the new global economy (America)
