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Divine Politik: The truth behind the current labor movement

Caroline McCord October 28, 2021
The real truth behind the labor shortage and unofficial general strike happening in America is a story of hope, grit and the intrinsic belief that workers deserve rights and dignity.
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Moving Forward: COVID-19 reignites religious faith in United States

Divya Sood March 30, 2021
The pandemic saw an uptick in religious faith, but it’s unclear if it will be unifying or divisive.
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Politics Philosophized: How we reward ‘peace’ efforts can be problematic

Max Ferrandino February 10, 2021
Peace is hard to define and even harder to celebrate. Giving a prize for peace is difficult regardless of what criteria you use.
RENNER: Instagram CEO's meeting with Pope Francis unwarranted

RENNER: Instagram CEO’s meeting with Pope Francis unwarranted

Elise Renner March 2, 2016

Pope Francis had an unlikely visitor to the Vatican on Friday. Kevin Systrom, American entrepreneur and Instagram CEO, graced the presence of the holy leader to “discuss the power of images,” TIME...

EDITORIAL: Pope's words should be separate from politics

EDITORIAL: Pope’s words should be separate from politics

Editors February 22, 2016

The pope has spoken, and he may be speaking too much. Pope Francis spoke to the public and urged world leaders to improve conditions for inmates and abolish capital punishment at Sunday’s gathering in...

Pope Francis released a Christian rock album titled, "Wake Up!" Friday. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

REVIEW: Pope Francis’ “Wake Up!” an eye-opening call to action

Emma Parkinson November 30, 2015

The United States hosted Pope Francis earlier this fall as he visited a handful of cities, and the chance is now available for Americans to listen to him every single day via his new album “Wake Up!” Made...

KEULER: Capitalism, Church and Pope Francis

KEULER: Capitalism, Church and Pope Francis

Andrew Keuler September 24, 2015

Pope Francis set foot in the United States for the first time in his life Tuesday as he began a six day papal visit to Washington, New York and Philadelphia. He brings with him pointed critiques of capitalism,...

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TAMOLA: My Favorites

Katie Tamola October 21, 2014

They say you’re not supposed to have favorite children. I don’t have children, so instead, I have favorite customers. All of my favorite customers are kind, approachable humans. I have my one Harvard...

Pope Francis might address poverty issues, BU experts say

Daily Free Press Admin March 18, 2013

Although the Roman Catholic Church’s College of Cardinals elected the first Latin American pope in its history Wednesday, any reforms will be a result of his individual character and not of his origin,...

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