This is an archive of Father Breighner’s most recent Catholic Review commentary preceding his 2023 retirement. Father Joseph Breighner Commentary EnvironmentFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Humanity must build alliances supporting peace, creation, pope says Carol Glatz Dec 4, 2023 5 min read The world needs people to build alliances that are not against others, but are in favor of everyone, Pope Francis told faith leaders at the U.N. Climate Change Conference being held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Conflict in the Middle EastFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Fighting in Holy Land, bombing in Philippines prompt prayers from ailing Pope Cindy Wooden Dec 4, 2023 3 min read The end of the temporary cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas “means death, destruction, misery,” Pope Francis said. FeatureNewsWorld News Explosion in Philippines kills four during Mass; Pope Francis expresses closeness to suffering families Maria-Pia Negro Chin Dec 4, 2023 6 min read A deadly bomb that exploded during a Mass Dec. 3 killed at least four people and injured dozens at a university in a predominantly Muslim city in southern Philippines. AdventNewsVaticanWorld News Answer Advent call for vigilance with charity, confession, pope suggests Cindy Wooden Dec 4, 2023 2 min read The Advent call for “vigilance” does not mean staying awake and watchful out of fear, but rather out of a longing for the coming of the Lord, Pope Francis wrote. EnvironmentFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope calls world leaders to end divisions to fight climate change Carol Glatz Dec 4, 2023 5 min read The future of humanity depends on what people choose now, Pope Francis said in his message to global leaders at the World Climate Action Summit of the U.N. Climate Change Conference. Previous 1 … 1606 1607 1608 … 3140 Next
