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The attacks on Tyre Nichols and Paul Pelosi show the horror of true evil
… halting, uneven quest for racial justice. More than these, however, I hope that this coming Lent, we moderns can all become better at facing the evil of the world, not turning away, and …
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time: For the good of the world
… truth about why we were created. The Sunday readings we will hear from now until Lent invite us to keep asking about the good life — about the reign of God in our midst. We can …
Pope Francis doesn't hold back in condemning exploitation in Congo
… This week, AFJN's spotlight got a whole lot brighter as the world's most recognizable pastor lent his voice to the same cause of shedding light on the corruption and exploitation. Said …
March 5, 2023: Second Sunday of Lent
Feb. 26, 2023: First Sunday of Lent
Letters to the editor on the legacy of Pope Benedict XVI
… fitting tribute to his good work for all Catholics to pledge to go vegan for one week, all of Lent, or even forever? A man of great faith who cared for "the least of these," he spoke movingly …
Catholics in Puerto Rico pursue solar as preferred energy solution
… of Puerto Rico in Mayagüez, and San Juan Archbishop Roberto González Nieves have both lent their support to the coalition Queremos Sol ("We want the sun"). González also mentioned the …
Ahead of COP27, faith leaders back global treaty to end the use of fossil fuels
… for the next United Nations summit on climate change, representatives of world religions have lent support for a proposed international treaty to facilitate a fair and rapid phaseout of …
10 years after Sandy, coastal areas are still precarious — and even more populated
… in their personal lives, said Lorence. Her group has put out a carbon fast calendar geared to Lent and sponsored events encouraging lessening the region's carbon footprint. Promoting compost …
Fresh off Inflation Reduction Act win, Catholic groups push to further environmental justice
… outdoor recreation opportunities in underserved urban communities. Catholic groups have also lent support to another bill from Grijalva, the Clean Energy Minerals Reform Act. An interfaith …