There are several important stories going on right now, but I do not have the time to write on them. Instead, I thought I would point them out, and see what conversation develops from them.
Pope Benedict pointed out on Saturday that no matter how just a state is, such justice will not end the need for charity. This confirms the point of my post, Love Never Ends, So How Could a Just Society Bring an End to Charity?
In Boston, the Archdiocese has been experiencing financial recovery under the direction of Cardinal Seán O’Malley.
In Arizona, the Bishops have spoken out against new proposed immigration legislation because they fear it can increase abuse against undocumented immigrants.
In Nigeria, ethnic division continues to cause grave wounds to the nation, with over 200 people slaughtered on Sunday. (hattip to jh of Opinionated Catholic )
David Gibson notes Pope Benedict’s silence over Uganda’s proposed legislation against homosexuals. While I myself do not think we can argue a meaning out of this silence, one could wish the Pope would have said something to help direct the sentiments of the Ugandan faithful over this draconian bill.
Sarah Palin admitted that she snuck into Canada to get health care. She thought it was ironic. I think it points out another factor in the health care debate which we do not often hear discussed: many Americans go to Canada, either legally or not, for health care because it is much cheaper for them to do so and it is the only way they can get such care.
Glenn Beck’s rant against social justice and telling people to leave churches which preach the need for social justice has led many, even from his otherwise conservative supporters, to look aghast.
The Pope’s Brother, Msgr. Georg Ratzinger, is being called to testify about sex abuse in Germany, as allegations of abuse from the Regensburger Cathedral Choir have been taken to court. The Pope’s brother was there after the abuse would have happened, and so he says he has no direct knowledge of what did or did not happen.
The Supreme Court is to hear a case concerning members of the Westboro Baptist Church of Topeka, KS — the people who picket funerals with anti-gay signs. My question is whether or not other members will be picketing the court while the case is in session.
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