A Reflection on Our Democracy at 250 Years
President of the Maryknoll Sisters Teresa Hougnon, an Armed Services veteran and seasoned missioner, reflects on the anniversary of the United States.
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Tag: democracy
Bolivia’s Bishops Urge Dialogue as Protests Disrupt Country
Church leaders call for peace as roadblocks and demonstrations are staged to demand the ouster of the country’s president.
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Turkey’s Catholics ‘in Fear’ amid Nationwide Unrest
As protests erupt in Turkey following the arrest of a political opponent, Catholics wonder if curtailed freedoms will impact them.
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Pope: Democracy Requires Participation
In an address given in Trieste, Italy, Pope Francis spoke about characteristics of a true democracy, which he said is in “crisis” worldwide.
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