The Alfred E. Smith Memorial Fund Dinner is a white tie fundraiser for Roman Catholic Charities. It is held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel and hosted by the Alfred E. Smith family and the Roman Catholic Cardinal of New York….

“We need true tax reform that will at least make a start toward restoring for our children the American Dream that wealth is denied to no one, that each individual has the right to fly as high as his strength…

The John 17 movement, based in Phoenix, was founded by Joe Tosini. It is a movement about forming relationships and friendships among Christians, and does not involve theological dialogue and the examination of doctrinal similarities and differences. Tosini and others…

“Statists relish ‘crises’ because they can be used to force more controls into our lives.” William P. Hoar, Source: Tampering With the Markets, The New American, P. 13, June 10, 1996. Source Reference William P. Hoar Quote

Pope Francis said religious proselytism is a “poison” during a meeting with Lutherans in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall. His remarks came ahead of his visit to Lund, Sweden where he and Lutheran leaders will commemorate the 500th year of…

“Some people are calling for the federal government to restrict the right to keep and bear arms of people who are on the federal government’s terrorism watch list. This is not only unconstitutional, but sets an extremely dangerous precedent for…

“The elegance of honesty needs no adornment.” Merry Browne, Writer. Source Reference Merry Browne Quote

“The United Nations Security Council has unanimously selected a committed Roman Catholic and human rights advocate as their nominee for Secretary General of the international organization. António Guterres, from Portugal has been the high commissioner for refugees at the UN…

“Whenever you find you are on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.” Mark Twain [Samuel Langhorne Clemens], (1835-1910) Source: Autobiography Source Reference Mark Twain Quote

Arturo Sosa Abascal S.J., 67, was chosen as the new Superior General of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) on Friday, October 14, 2016 and succeeds Adolfo Nicolás Pachón, S.J. The Society of Jesus, as the Jesuits are called officially,…

“Popular revolt against a ruthless, experienced modern dictatorship, which enjoys a monopoly over weapons and communications… is simply not a possibility in the modern age.” George F. Kennan, (1904-2005) US advisor, diplomat, political analyst, and Pulitzer-prize winning historian, 1964. Source…

North Carolina raised its death toll to hurricane Matthew to 30 as floodwaters continued to rise along the state’s coast from heavy rains, which dumped up to 16 inches in some places. In Greenville, officials warned that the Tar River…