CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING

Barbara Blaine of the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests speaks outside of the Archdiocese of Chicago August 31, 2011. Father George W. Klein was accused of sexually abusing a girl when he was a principal at the St. Benedict High School in Chicago. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES - Tags: RELIGION SOCIETY HEADSHOT CIVIL UNREST)
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Barbara Blaine Fought To Make The Church Safer For Children. She Will Be Missed.
By Celia Wexler, Contributor
Journalist, feminist and nonfiction author, celiawexler.com
On September 24, the world became a little poorer. Barbara Blaine, who to me embodied the Catholic social justice gospel
WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 20: (L-R) Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Sen. Richard Durbin (D-IL) and Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) discuss negotiations with Republicans during a markup session for the immigration reform legislation now before the committee in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill May 20, 2013 in Washington, DC. The Judiciary Committee is hoping to wrap up work on the landmark immigration reform bill this week after wading through the 300 amendments that were filed to the bipartisan bill. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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Feinstein And Durbin Religious Bigots?
By Sally Vance-Trembath, Contributor
Catholic Theologian from San Francisco via The University of N...
The Washington Post’s Michael Gerson is an excellent thinker. In fact, his columns have helped sustain at least one battered
Sisters delivered the letter personally to lawmakers in the Capitol
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POLITICS
Thousands Of Nuns Sign A Blistering Letter To Senate Republicans On Health Care
By Amanda Duberman
The sisters say they are "united in opposition to the current Republican health care proposals.”
RELIGION
Pope Francis at 80
By Thomas Worcester, Contributor
Editor, 'The Cambridge Companion to the Jesuits'
Pope Francis at 80
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Wednesday Catholics
By Nancy Dallavalle, Contributor
Vice President for Mission and Identity, Fairfield University
POLITICS
When Bernie Met Francis
By Charles J. Reid, Jr., Contributor
Professor of Law, University of St. Thomas
What makes Sanders' speech special? There is a remarkable convergence between Sanders' criticism of the rapacity of today's global marketplace and Pope Francis'. This should not in itself be surprising.
RELIGION
Aligning Money and Mission: The Pope Francis Approach
By Rev. Seamus P. Finn, OMI, Contributor
Member, Justice/Peace and Integrity of Creation Ministry
What Pope Francis' teaches about capitalism, "the free market" and "market ideology" in his en-cyclical "Laudato Si'" is grounded in fundamental biblical insights, consistent with basic ethical principles and in harmony with long-standing and core elements of Catholic Social Teaching
RELIGION
Pope Francis Will Ignite Catholic Philanthropy
By Alexia Kelley, Contributor
CEO of FADICA
These philanthropists are another group who will be looking for inspiration and challenge from the Holy Father on his visit to the United States.
RELIGION
What Pope Francis Can Teach the Presidents of Catholic Colleges and Universities
By Rev. Seamus P. Finn, OMI, Contributor
Member, Justice/Peace and Integrity of Creation Ministry
This is not an either/or proposition according to the Holy Father; this is not a question of uprooting the system and starting over. It is about creativity and innovation and opportunity.
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Pope Francis and Climate Change: A Catholic Tradition
By Catholic Relief Services, Contributor
The official humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in ...
At Catholic Relief Services, we are very aware of the impact of climate change on the poor around the world; that those who have contributed the least to this problem are suffering -- and will suffer -- the most from it.
RELIGION
Radical Grace: U.S. Nuns Honor Vow by Challenging the Vatican
By Gina Messina-Dysert, Contributor
Professor; feminist; theologian; writer; activist
RELIGION
Underwear in the New Jerusalem
By Michael Pettinger, Contributor
Professor of literary and religious studies, Eugene Lang Colle...
Twenty dollars for two pair of grey, cotton boxer briefs. It seemed like a lot of money for so little cloth. Of course, I was mistaken.
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The Boy Scouts, Gay Youth And Catholic Teaching
By John Gehring, Contributor
Catholic Program Director
It's hard to preach "Good News" when you're making news for fighting the wrong battles. At a time when Pope Francis is breathing new life into the church with his humility and inclusive posture, U.S. bishops should take a cue from Rome.
RELIGION
Pope Francis and Shareholders United in Priorities
By Rev. Seamus P. Finn, OMI, Contributor
Member, Justice/Peace and Integrity of Creation Ministry
An increased congruence between the moral, ethical and legal foundations of corporations, especially in the financial services sector, is essential If they are to be refunded to serve the social purposes and human needs for which they were chartered.
RELIGION
Only Sin Is Not To Be Kind
By Sister Mary Ann Walsh, Contributor
Director of Media Relations, United States Conference of Catho...
Some things are so important they shouldn't be complicated. An old Italian woman once told me the only sin is not to be kind. It's a wise summary of the greatest commandment: to love the Lord with all your heart and to love your neighbor as yourself. Catholicism can be as easy as that.
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The Modernist New Pope: A Concern For Traditional Catholics
By Thom Nickels, Contributor
Philadelphia-based author/journalist
Eccentric extremes, I suppose, can be controversial, even if sometimes understandable. What is less understandable is the arbitrary changing of ceremonial rubrics. If I were to place any bets, I'd say Pope Francis will make other ceremonial changes that will shock traditional Catholics.
RELIGION
New Pope's Election May Boost Sainthood Drive For Slain Salvadoran Archbishop
By Joseph Frazier, Contributor
Retired journalist
A top Salvadoran church official says the elevation of Cardinal José Maria Bergoglio to Pope Francis could advance the plodding campaign for sainthood for Msgr. Oscar Arnulfo Romero, an outspoken peace advocate and possibly the country's most revered figure, assassinated for his views on March 24, 1980.
RELIGION
A Hopeful Dispatch From St. Peter's Square
By Kim Daniels, Contributor
Director, Catholic Voices USA
In a moment of silence at St. Peter's, we saw something we don't see much on the world stage: authentic humility. That's the essence of our faith, and that's what will renew our Church.
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A Jesuit And Pope
By Rev. Kevin O'Brien, S.J., Contributor
Vice President for Mission and Ministry, Georgetown University
On the night of his election, as Francis bowed before the multitudes, the world fell silent for a few moments, as if to catch our collective breath for what is already proving to be a ground-breaking moment in the Church's long history.
RELIGION
Church Reform Priorities
By Patricia McGuire, Contributor
President, Trinity Washington University
Nothing is "more important" than refocusing the Church's ministry on global poverty and, at the same time, changing the Church's overt style and deep-seated culture from one that glorifies the rituals and realities of power to a style of humility and culture of service.
RELIGION
Which Francis?
By William J. Arnone, Contributor
Ret. Partner, Ernst & Young
Although he did not specifically say so, the assumption is that the new pope chose this name in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, who was renowned for his austere life, his love of nature and his fierce dedication to the poor. It is possible, however, that another Francis was the model he had in mind.
RELIGION
Is A Jesuit Pope An Oxymoron?
By Thomas Worcester, Contributor
Editor, 'The Cambridge Companion to the Jesuits'
Until a week ago, there had not been a pope who also belonged to a religious order in more than a century and a half. No Jesuit had ever been elected pontiff. I had thought this would never happen, in part because Jesuits make a promise not to seek ecclesiastical offices.
RELIGION
Pope To Argentines: Don't Come To Rome, Give Money To Poor Instead
RELIGION
'Rebuild My Church'
By Jim Wallis, Contributor
Christian leader for social change; President and Founder @Soj...
While these are enormous challenges for Pope Francis, the grace of God is sufficient for faithful church leaders to lead. And Jorge Bergoglio is said to be such a man of God -- fervent in personal faith and consistent prayer.
RELIGION
The Most Important Catholic Is..
By Julie Leininger Pycior, Contributor
Professor of History, Manhattan College
I'm no theologian, but I have heard for a lifetime, from Catholic preachers and teachers of all stripes, that "the least" matter the most in the eyes of God.
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