Office for Social Ministry “At Pentecost, the doors of the upper room were opened because the Spirit opens borders… The Spirit opens borders, first of all, in our hearts… The Spirit also opens borders in our relationship with others… Finally, the Spirit also opens borders between peoples.” (Pope Leo XIV, homily for Pentecost) In his first papal Pentecost homily to […]
After ‘taking a knee,’ border bishop gets call from the pope
By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — It’s called “taking a knee,” and many professional athletes around the country have made the gesture publicly to protest police brutality. Lately, even police officers showing solidarity have kneeled around the country before those protesting the May 25 killing of George Floyd, who died after being filmed […]
