Teaching means forming people to listen to the heart, to inner freedom and the capacity for critical thinking. In this dynamic, faith and reason neither ignore nor oppose one another. They should both be traveling companions in the humble and sincere search for truth.
Trump’s son-in-law has received billions of dollars from the foreign governments that he’s negotiating with on behalf of the U.S. and Donald Trump.
To be clear: These are bribes.
This isn’t a “conflict of interest” — it’s unprecedented corruption.
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The PBS NewsHour has documented the Trump family's unprecedented conflicts of interest. Jared Kushner, a 'volunteer' with no official position, has $6 billion in assets from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar-the same governments he is negotiating with on Middle East peace. Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump have invested in drone companies that are now competing for Pentagon contracts in the war their father started.
Forbes estimated that Eric and Don Jr., they were worth about $40, $50 million each before the 2024 election. About a year later, Eric at $400 million and Donald Trump Jr. at about $300 million.
They're using war and diplomacy to enrich themselves
Trump is suing his own IRS for $10 billion — and he’s planning to settle it quickly to avoid going to court.
To be clear: This is a scam to steal $10 billion from taxpayers, while Republicans scream about “fraud.”
Woe to those who manipulate religion and the very name of God for their own military, economic, and political gain, dragging that which is sacred into darkness and filth. #ApostolicJourney#Cameroon https://t.co/bKteFZ3iWE
“Blessed are the peacemakers,” Pope Leo said, adding: “The world is being ravaged by a handful of tyrants, yet it is held together by a multitude of supportive brothers and sisters.”
Strong. Beautiful. Clear. Just words calmly delivered. Rises above the noise.
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This week, I will be forcing a vote to block nearly $500 million in bombs and bulldozers to Israel. Enough is enough.
U.S. taxpayers must not keep funding the Netanyahu government’s mass killing and displacement of civilians in Gaza, Iran and Lebanon.
44% of Americans are paid less than a living wage.
Insurance companies deny necessary healthcare.
The food industry price gouges on groceries.
While US billionaires increased their wealth by $1.5 trillion in the last year.
Just in case you wanted to blame a lack of savings on “personal choices.”
Trump is now attacking the Pope for speaking out against war while posting images of himself as a messianic figure.
This is not only offensive. It is deranged, egomaniacal behavior.
When will Republicans in Congress stop blindly following this dangerous and unhinged man?
I doubt Pope Leo XIV will lose any sleep over this, before he begins his pilgrimage to Africa tomorrow. But the rest of us should. Because it is unhinged, uncharitable and unchristian. Is there no bottom to this moral squalor?
Pope Leo: “Enough with the idolatry of self and money! Enough with the display of power! Enough with war! True strength is manifested in serving life.”
Absurd and inhuman violence is spreading ferociously through the sacred places of the Christian East, profaned by the blasphemy of war and the brutality of business, with no regard for people’s lives, which are considered at most collateral damage of self-interest. But no gain can be worth the life of the weakest, children, or families. No cause can justify the shedding of innocent blood.
If CEOs can write off the private jets and yachts they say are necessary to do their jobs, then their employees should be able to write off the student loans for the college degrees these CEOs say are necessary to have their jobs.