“The issue of working Sundays, which affects not only believers, but it affects everyone, as an ethical choice.” Pope Francis, in a speech in Molise, Italy about work and workers. Source Reference Pope to world of work in Molise: Break…

Turmeric is amazing! And it’s more than just for Indian cuisine. Its main ingredient curcumin has been well-studied and well-documented for its natural health benefits and bioactive benefits in a wide array of health conditions. Curcumin modulates around 700 genes,…

“So far no Christian tradition has been able to embrace the LGBT community without first changing its views about women.” Elizabeth Dias, Time Magazine, A Change of Heart, January 26, 2015. Source Reference Inside the Evangelical Fight Over Gay Marriage

“The LGBT issue has been one of the most obvious forces behind the increasing loss of regard for Christianity in American culture at large.” Matthew Vines, gay evangelical activist, founder of the Reformation Project, who wants to get LGBT-affirming voices…

For the second time in less than a year, Ban Ki Moon, the Secretary General of the United Nations met with Pope Francis on Thursday, April 30. This is the first time they have discussed climate change as the main…

“You know, it’s ironic to me that Christians want to keep the Ten Commandments in our schools, because Christianity has abrogated four of the Ten Commandments. For example, the Sabbath day according to the Ten Commandments is Saturday, not Sunday….

In a stunning reversal from a decade ago, some of the largest religious groups in the United States are worried that their opposition to same-sex marriage will make them outcasts in American society. Ten years ago same-sex couples said they…

“The fight over sexual orientation is personal and complicated, and it goes far deeper than mere court rulings for marriage equality. In many evangelical communities, the Bible itself is on trial.” Elizabeth Dias, Time Magazine, A Change of Heart, January…

Pope Francis will make an Apostolic visit to South American countries Ecuador, Bolivia and Paraguay in July. The pope had confirmed a visit to Latin America in January. “The three Latin American countries that are foreseen for this year are:…

“Francis is not resigned to a passive vision of world affairs. We must prepare for a new age of political audacity for the Holy See.” Marco Impagliazzo, president of the Rome-based Community of Sant’Egidio. Source Reference The Audacity of Pope:…

The streets of Baltimore erupted in violence Monday night, April 27, just hours after Freddie Gray, who died in police custody, was buried. City and state police were surprised by the violence and lost control as stores were pillaged and…

“I can’t in good conscience allow the U.S. government to destroy privacy, internet freedom and basic liberties for people around the world with this massive surveillance machine they’re secretly building.” Edward Snowden, speaking of the NSA’s secret surveillance programs to…