Independence Day 2019: Where Do We Go From Here?
US-based Tony Magliano looks at his country’s birthday – July 4th, Independence Day – and sees that sometimes slogans and...
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The Best-Kept Secret of the Catholic Church
The Catholic Church has a very big secret. It is so powerful, challenging and relevant, that if every bishop, priest,...
Pope Critical of ‘Meanness’ Toward Migrants and Refugees
“The signs of meanness we see around us heighten our fear of ‘the other,’ the unknown, the marginalised, the foreigner,”...
Wars, Threats of More Wars, Dishonour Memorial Day in the US
Flag waving and military parades are synonymous with Memorial Day. It is a day of intense nationalism – highlighting a...
Persecution of Christians Worse Now Than Ever – Do We Care?
“The persecution of Christians is today worse than at any time in history,” says Aid to the Church in Need...
‘Unplanned’ – the Movie You Have to See!
“Unplanned” is an inspiringly powerful movie that will deeply touch your heart. It will move you to feel uncomfortable, angry,...
NATO Military Alliance Incompatible with Gospel Nonviolence
As foreign ministers of the 29 member nations of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation), gathered in Washington, D.C. to commemorate...
Catholic Social Teaching’s Message to Government Budgets
US-based Tony Magliano looks at what would happen if governments considered Catholic Social Teachings or even general morality when formulating...
The Radical Call of Lent
Imagine you’re sitting in front of your doctor, and he says that your health definitely needs to improve. He then...
