Category Archives: Current Affairs

Is This the “Pope Francis Alternative”? Ukraine and “Effective Nonviolent Resistance”

Pope Francis, Ukraine and “effective nonviolent resistance” National Catholic Reporter – May 30, 2022 by Eli McCarthy — Opinion Ukraine – so many new graves A bird sits on a cross amid newly made graves at a cemetery near Mariupol, Ukraine, May 15. (CNS/Reuters/Alexander Ermochenko) So much energy is being expended to urge Pope … Continue reading Is This the “Pope Francis Alternative”? Ukraine and “Effective Nonviolent Resistance” →

Ukraine: in the East, The War Turns Grim

“NOTE: The shift can be felt even here, thousands of miles away: Russia’s nonstop shelling and bombing is wearing down Ukrainian forces in its eastern regions. They are retreating, taking many casualties. The “wise men” of Davos, and some national leaders of allied nations were talking of concessions to Moscow to get the war over … Continue reading Ukraine: in the East, The War Turns Grim →

Ukraine: The War In Doubt; And Ukraine, Seen from Davos

The Week: Are Russia’s gains in eastern Ukraine turning the tide of its war? Not all victories are created equal PETER WEBER — MAY 27, 2022 Russia appears to have significantly scaled back its immediate ambitions in Ukraine, throwing the bulk of its remaining military might at a handful of cities in the eastern Donbas … Continue reading Ukraine: The War In Doubt; And Ukraine, Seen from Davos →

Three Very Special Quotes of the Weekend

#1- The owners of Daniel Defense, the manufacturer of the rifle apparently used in the massacre of 21 people at an elementary school in Uvalde, Tex., are deep-pocketed Republican donors, giving to candidates and committees at the federal and state level aligned against limits on access to assault rifles and other semiautomatic weapons. . . … Continue reading Three Very Special Quotes of the Weekend →

God Save, King Chuck? Or King Billy? Or — No King at all??

Sunset or new dawn for the British monarchy after Elizabeth II? Sunset or new dawn for the British monarchy after Elizabeth II? Second in line to the throne Prince William is reported to want a more slimmed down, modern monarchy fit for the 21st century (AFP/Jane Barlow) Martine PAUWELS — Wed, May 25, 2022 British … Continue reading God Save, King Chuck? Or King Billy? Or — No King at all?? →