All Americans have role in helping nation heal after divisive election, says Jesuit

While postelection tensions are exceptionally high, Americans are not as ultra-polarised as the media portrays and they have the tools to help restore personal perspective and improve engagement with divergent opinions. That was the takeaway from a webinar, “Ignatian Spirituality: Moving Forward Together,” hosted on 4th November as the contentious 2020 US presidential election results were... Read More

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June 8, 2020

Meghan Markle urges Catholic high school graduates to help rebuild nation

Meghan Markle virtually returned to her alma mater, Immaculate Heart of Mary High School in Los Angeles, for a surprise graduation speech. The six-minute address by the Duchess of Sussex focused on the current moment in the country amid protests against racial injustice following the death of George Floyd on 25th May. She said the... Read More

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January 17, 2020

US Conference of Catholic Bishops president urges nation to overcome racism that still clouds hearts

While the United States has “come a long way” in addressing racism and injustice, much more remains to be accomplished to achieve the dream of “the beloved community” envisioned by the late Rev Martin Luther King Jr, the president of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops said. Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles urged the... Read More

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August 19, 2019

Cardinal Bo: Myanmar is ‘a bleeding nation,’ people must seek justice

Cardinal Charles Maung Bo of Yangon said the hopes that came with democracy have not been realised and, instead, the country is wounded and bleeding. In a 7,000-plus word statement, released on the feast of the Assumption, the cardinal expressed deep concerns about the challenges faced by Myanmar’s people, reported ucanews.com. “Seven years ago, we... Read More

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April 24, 2019

Before Australian elections, bishops call for help for most vulnerable

The government that leads Australia following May elections needs to increase support for vulnerable families and indigenous Australians, provide jobs for all and aid refugees, the bishops’ social services commission said. “Families in disadvantaged, rural and remote communities deserve access to the same levels and quality of services that are readily available to those in... Read More

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March 4, 2019

Ghanaian bishops seek prayer as nation celebrates independence, Lent

This year’s Lent has special significance because Ash Wednesday, 6th March, marks the celebration of Ghana’s 62nd anniversary of independence, said the Ghana Bishops’ Conference. “We consider this occurrence not just as a mere coincidence or accident of history, but a special moment of grace intended by God as an occasion for sober reflection on... Read More

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