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Syria may go from awful to even worse
… If the so-called Islamic State does suffer a defeat in Iraq, the likely side effect will be a flood of Islamic State fighters retreating to Syria, where they will find little organized …
Papal envoy to UN: Climate change 'an issue of justice for everyone'
… that the estimated 1 billion people worldwide living in urban slums, fragile hillsides and flood-prone river banks -- all areas vulnerable rising sea levels and storm surges -- have “the …
Morning Briefing
… Francis, "Francisco de Buenos Aires," opens … The city of the deported … Destitute deportees flood into the Mexican border town of Nogales, which has a maze of programs to feed and shelter …
Beating swords into plowshares
… message that "Christian crusaders" have launched an invasion upon Islam. Such a scenario would flood their ranks with radical Islamists from around the world. Shortly after the start of the …
People's choice: Good or evil? Look to Christ for right path, pope says
… (6:5-7:10), this wickedness led God to regret creating humanity and to bring about the great flood. Wickedness led Jesus' disciples to bicker and blame each other as seen in the story from …
Catholic group launches global climate-focused Lenten fast
… Catholic Youth Network for Environmental Sustainability in Africa, described severe flooding in Malawi and Mozambique “that has killed hundreds and left thousands homeless,” in …
Migrants find welcome with Italian church
… earlier, Pope Francis had used his first papal trip outside Rome to call attention to the flood of immigrants crossing the Mediterranean. In Lampedusa, a small Italian island about an …
Waking up the world as young women religious
… retreat center overflowed with our group and the regular Sunday crowd. Radiant sunbeams flooded the room, reflecting the warmth and joy of the community gathered. As we joined our …
March (and More) for Life
… announced they intended to bring the “Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act,” Emily’s List flooded email boxes with appeals for cash, three such appeals within the first 48 hours. I fear …
In face of immigration protests, German bishops say churches must promote dialogue
… Christa Pongratz-Lippitt … As thousands of protesters flood the streets in Germany weekly, German bishops warned against branding all anti-immigration …
Locating the ‘glocal’ in baptism
… so, he brings us to a theology of baptism that is glocal. He also reminds us of the great flood prayer of the theologian Martin Luther: “Through the baptism of your dear Son, you sanctified and set apart the Jordan and all waters as a blessed flood.” Indeed, we may get a glimpse of Jesus the man at Bethany, becoming particular, and Jesus …