Archbishop Roberto González Nieves has lent support to Queremos Sol, a coalition that advocates for renewable energy in Puerto Rico, focusing on rooftop solar. González has urged churches and schools to switch to solar.
The coronavirus pandemic not only has added to the many sufferings of the people of Puerto Rico but also has exposed decades of inequality that is deeply embedded in the island territory's political machine, said Archbishop Roberto Gonzalez Nieves of San Juan.
Distinctly Catholic: The court can help by revoking a lower court decision that reorganized the Catholic Church in Puerto Rico, which could have the effect of unfreezing funds involved in litigation.
Commentary: Puerto Ricans marched because they are tired of corruption, tired of child poverty, shuttered schools, lost health and emergency services, lack of promised hurricane disaster aid.
Distinctly Catholic: If the first campaign swing through Iowa was any indication, Warren seems to generate an enthusiasm for herself and her message that is palpable.
Michael Sean Winters rounds up political news and commentary: The Reformation's 500th anniversary; call-out on lies about Israel; Archbishop González's plea for Puerto Rico gets a boost from Lin-Manuel.
Distinctly Catholic: Battered by climate change and debt, Puerto Rico and other poor Caribbean islands are due not only charity, but justice from us in the global north.
