Peace & Justice

Franciscan Peacemakers: On the Front Lines of Human Trafficking

Stephen Copeland May 25, 2022

The Franciscan Peacemakers have been helping women struggling with prostitution and poverty for over 25 years. Now some of the women they’ve helped are giving back.

Walking with the LGBTQ Community: An Interview with Jim Martin, SJ

Rose Pacatte, FSP May 25, 2022

Someone you love has come out as LGBTQ. Jim Martin, SJ, offers ways to respond with love, respect, and compassion.

Young Afghan refugee in the united states

Welcoming Afghan Refugees

Patrick Carolan May 25, 2022

Inspired by St. Francis, this author reaches beyond language and cultural differences to connect with Afghan refugees resettling in the United States.

Sister Anita Baird: Voting Is a Pro-life Issue

Susan Hines-Brigger May 25, 2022

Sister Anita Baird wants to make sure that every person's vote matters, especially those in the minority.

Dear Reader: All Are Welcome

Christopher Heffron March 1, 2022

Few stories in our country's recent history rattle me quite like the murder of Emmett Till.

Father Boniface Ramsey: The Whistleblower

Peter Feuerherd February 25, 2022

Father Boniface Ramsey raised red flags about Theodore McCarrick for years before the media and Church leaders took notice. While some call him a hero, he hopes to be remembered first as a good priest.

Sister Megan Rice, who crusaded against nuclear weapons, dies at 91

OSV News October 14, 2021

Sister Megan Rice, whose yearslong crusade against nuclear weapons included serving two years behind bars for a felony, died Oct. 10 at the Rosemont residence of her religious order, the Society of the Holy Child Jesus. She was 91.