Our Jewish brothers and sisters have experienced much violence in recent times, especially a recent string of anti-Semitic attacks in the New York area. These quotes from Pope Francis and his predecessors remind us of our duty to stand with them.
Posts in Current Events
What Makes a City “Smart”: How City Life is Changing
With the dawn of 5G wireless networks, smart cities are appearing on the horizon, opening up a world of possibilities. Just how “smart” can this technology be?
A Young Jesuit Reflects on 50 Years of Social Justice
Matt Ippel, SJ celebrates the Jesuit commitment to “the service of faith and the promotion of justice”, remembers those who have died for it, and is inspired to keep fighting for it.
5 Points for Racial Healing in Bishop Seitz’ Letter on Racism
An invitation to honesty and anti-racism in the face of white supremacy in the United States.
5 Puntos para la Sanación Racial en la Carta del Obispo Seitz
Una invitación a la honestidad y al antirracismo como antídoto ante la Supremacía Blanca en los Estados Unidos
What is Truth? Facebook and Twitter Can’t Decide
As the 2020 election looms, social media negotiates its role in deciding what is true.
Recap of the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice 2019
This weekend in Washington DC was the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice hosted by the Ignatian Solidarity Network. Two thousand students came from high schools and colleges around the country, along with a handful of international delegations. The theme for 2019 was “Radical Hope and Prophetic Action” and the event featured keynote speakers Sr. Peggy O’Neill, S.C., from the Center of Arts for Peace in El Salvador, Marcia Chatelain, Ph.D., from Georgetown University, and Reyna Montoya, CEO of Aliento.
WATCH | Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice 2019
This weekend is the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice, the largest annual Catholic social justice gathering in the United States. The Jesuit Post will be helping to run social media coverage of the event throughout the weekend. Make sure to check out TJP's social...
The Bronx is Burning
What women religious can teach us about how to respond to the Church sex abuse crisis.
What Can the Bishops Take From the Border Mass?
A Model of Prophetic Hope on the Rio Grande for the Catholic Bishops