Podcasts about his holiness pope francis

Simulcast with ABC TV and News Radio, Radio National's Religion and Ethics presents the funeral mass of His Holiness Pope Francis.Anchored from the Ultimo studios by ABC News presenter Jeremy Fernandez, the special features a panel of religion experts, including The Religion and Ethics Report host Andrew West, The Minefield's Scott Stephens, and Clare Johnson, Director of the ACU Centre for Liturgy and Professor of Liturgical Studies and Sacramental Theology at Australian Catholic University. With live crosses from St Peter's Square in Vatican City by Kathryn Diss — ABC's Europe Correspondent, Geraldine Doogue — Host, ABC Radio National, and Noel Debien — Religion specialist, ABC Radio National and Compass. 

This week, in memory of His Holiness Pope Francis and of the revolutionary anniversaries in America and Ireland this week, some words on the humility necessary for the best sorts of leaders.---Click here to support the Wednesday Blog: https://www.patreon.com/sthosdkanePhoto: By Korea.net / Korean Culture and Information Service (Photographer name), CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=34828249

A single individual is enough for hope to exist, and that individual can be you, says His Holiness Pope Francis in this searing TED Talk delivered directly from Vatican City. In a hopeful message to people of all faiths, to those who have power as well as those who don't, the spiritual leader provides illuminating commentary on the world as we currently find it and calls for equality, solidarity and tenderness to prevail. "Let us help each other, all together, to remember that the 'other' is not a statistic, or a number," he says. "We all need each other."Delivered in Italian with English dubbing by Bruno Giussani. Originally recorded on April 25, 2017. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew West hosts a special Radio National Religion and Ethics broadcast.Joining him in the studio are Radio National Religion specialists Geraldine Doogue and Noel Debien.We are marking the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis who died early Easter Monday morningWe cross around the world for reactions to this news.GUESTS:Claire Giangrave - Religion News Service in RomeJesuit priest Father Frank Brennan Professor Phyllis Zagano - Former Francis advisor on womenCardinal Ignatius Suharyo Hardjoatmodjo - Archbishop of JakartaBishop William Shomali of Jerusalem

His Holiness Pope Francis shares a special Thought for the Day on hope and kindness.

Erin and Charlotte venture outside of the studio to see The Pope on his one day visit to Luxembourg! This is the first time a Pope has been to Luxembourg in 40 years. Charlotte interviews people in the street who are excited to see the Pope, whilst Erin is in the room with the speeches, hearing the message of His Holiness Pope Francis and a welcome from Prime Minister Luc Frieden.

This episode in our Christ at the Checkpoint Series features Shireen Awwad Hilal, Palestinian Christian community developer and peace activist. At CATC she gave a presentation titled “Witness for Justice in Action [in Genocide]." In this episode, clips from her presentation are interwoven with her conversation with Abeer about the challenges of confronting historical truths and how these truths are often contested, even within the global faith community. Shireen shares deeply personal stories from Gaza, reflecting on how witnessing these events has further shaped her advocacy. Shireen is the Director of community and Development at the Bethlehem Bible College and also an instructor at the College. Shireen is also a peace activist, a woman group leader and consultant for many years. We also provide an extended interview from this conversation for our Patreon supporters. Consider supporting us at ⁠Patreon⁠ for extra content and perks. Follow Across the Divide on YouTube and Instagram ⁠⁠⁠‪@AcrosstheDividePodcast‬⁠⁠⁠ Show Notes Shepherd Society Bethlehem Bible College Shireen's reflection on meeting with His Holiness Pope Francis

Today, His Holiness Pope Francis joined President Clinton at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) 2023 Meeting for a conversation via remote link. During the conversation, His Holiness Pope Francis and President Clinton discussed the urgent need to act on climate change, our collective responsibility to come together in the face of difficulty, the work of […] The post 1026: Pope Francis and Bill Clinton Meet Up [Podcast] appeared first on Taylor Marshall.

Rev. Craig B. Mousin, an Adjunct Faculty member of DePaul University's College of Law, Refugee and Forced Migration Studies Program, and the Grace School of Applied Diplomacy interviews DePaul graduate and Pangea Educational Development co-founder Drew Edwards. Drew and his colleagues in Uganda, with the support of many volunteers, have developed a remarkable literacy program in Uganda that works with refugees and internally displaced persons to engage the entire family in learning to read. In this final episode of this three-part series, Drew explains how the program invited local story tellers to share traditional folk stories and subsequently transformed those stories into children's books for families to read together.ACTION STEPS1. If you would like to share your skill with Pangea, go to its website and learn how you can contribute your wisdom and talents. https://pangeaeducation.org2. As Pope Francis told Drew Edwards, “Do more.”RESOURCES1. Pangea responds to Pope Francis call to encourage teaching: “Opportunities for meaningful encounters are to be promoted, so that teachers and students can have an opportunity to hear the stories of those men and women who are migrants, refugees, displaced persons or victims of trafficking.” Further these programs can “help identity and indicate the foundations for the construction of an intercultural society, in which ethnic, linguistic and religious diversity is seen as a source of enrichment and not an obstacle for the common future.” “Address of His Holiness Pope Francis to Participants in the Meeting on Refugees Promoted by the Pontifical Gregorian University, September 29, 2022. 2. For more information on Pangea Education, see: https://pangeaeducation.org3. For more information on how Pangea work in publishing local folk stories to increase literacy see “Behind the Books: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SD8HvkBm30If you would like to ask more questions about our podcasts or comment, email us at: mission.depaul@gmail.com

Rev. Craig B. Mousin, an Adjunct Faculty member of DePaul University's College of Law, Refugee and Forced Migration Studies Program, and the Grace School of Applied Diplomacy interviews DePaul graduate and Pangea Educational Development co-founder Drew Edwards. Drew and his colleagues in Uganda, with the support of many volunteers, have developed a remarkable literacy program in Uganda that works with refugees and internally displaced persons to engage the entire family in learning to read. In part two of this three-part episode, Drew speaks of some of the national and international barriers to working with refugees and offers insight into how Uganda has welcomed refugees and internally displaced persons.RESOURCES1. Pope Francis' challenge for Catholic universities to educate their own students "to a clearer understanding of the phenomenon of migration, within a perspective of justice, global responsibility and communion in diversity" can be found in his “Address of His Holiness Pope Francis to Participants in the Meeting on Refugees Promoted by the Pontifical Gregorian University, September 29, 2022.2. For more information on Pangea Education, see: https://pangeaeducation.orgIf you would like to ask more questions about our podcasts or comment, email us at: mission.depaul@gmail.com

Episode 37: “Soda Stories: Educating Families”Rev. Craig B. Mousin, an Adjunct Faculty member of DePaul University's College of Law, Refugee and Forced Migration Studies Program, and the Grace School of Applied Diplomacy interviews DePaul graduate and Pangea Educational Development co-founder Drew Edwards. Drew and his colleagues in Uganda, with the support of many volunteers, have developed a remarkable literacy program in Uganda that works with refugees and internally displaced persons to engage the entire family in learning to read. Drew Edwards is a social entrepreneur with international development experience across sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East. He has spent his career working in education with children in post-conflict and crisis settings. He has extensive experience in informal and primary education in low-resource settings. His research interests include early childhood literacy, inclusion and belonging, and the intersection of violence and education. In part one of this three-part series, Drew offers ideas on how we all can respond to those who are forced to flee due to violence and ecological harm.ACTION STEPS1. Pope Francis has urged all of us to not simply welcome migrants, but “they must be welcomed, accompanied, promoted and integrated.” Read his address in the link below and find how you can best respond within your area of skill and interest.2. As Pope Francis told Drew Edwards, “Do more.”RESOURCES1. Pope Francis stated, “I see the need for further studies on the so-called ‘right not to emigrate.' It is important to reflect on the causes of migratory movements and on the forms of violence that lead people to depart for other countries.” “Address of His Holiness Pope Francis to Participants in the Meeting on Refugees Promoted by the Pontifical Gregorian University, September 29, 2022.2. For more information on Pangea Education, see: https://pangeaeducation.org3. For more information on Project Backpack, see: https://pangeaeducation.org/work/project-backpackIf you would like to ask more questions about our podcasts or comment, email us at: mission.depaul@gmail.com

This week is the first of many episodes on the many rich experiences and epiphanies I had this week while on pilgrimage in Rome. I hope these stories bless you as much as they did me! If you'd like to connect with me, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠find me on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at my website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  If you'd like to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠help support this podcast financially⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, there's now a way to do just that, and thank you - visit me ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on my page at buymeacoffee.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Thanks as always for sharing, subscribing, rating, and reviewing, as this helps our community to grow! Thanks as always to my friend, Peter Vaughan-Vail, for providing the beautiful harp music you hear in this and every episode. Here are some resources I hope will help you to engage with this week's topic in a deeper way for yourself: 1. Pope Francis Angelus prayer translation - Pentecost 2023 2. Homily of His Holiness Pope Francis translation - Pentecost 2023 3. 140 Saint statues on the Colonnades map - St. Peter's Basilica 4. Transcript with audio link: Raised Catholic ep. 118: What I Learned This Lent - An Owl's Surprising Appearance 5. Song: Kingdom (featuring Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore), by Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin 6. Song: Psalm 23, by Poor Bishop Hooper

This is an interview with Rev. Craig B. Mousin, an Adjunct Faculty member of DePaul University's College of Law, Refugee and Forced Migration Studies Program and the Grace School of Applied Diplomacy. The podcast explores a recent speech by Pope Francis involving responses to refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable immigrants.  Pope Francis suggests that, through our common humanity, our collaborative efforts can build a safer world.ACTION STEPRead and respond to Pope Francis' “Address of His Holiness Pope Francis to Participants in the Meeting on Refugees Promoted by the Pontifical Gregorian University,” September 29, 2022: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/speeches/2022/september/documents/20220929-incontro-rifugiati.htmlRESOURCESYou can read more about Drew Edwards and his work with Pangea at:  https://www.pangeaeducation.org  He also wrote a report of his attendance at the meeting of educators in Rome: https://www.pangeaeducation.org/news/pope-francis-a-champion-for-refugee-educationFor information on the DePaul Migration Collaborative:  https://law.depaul.edu/academics/centers-institutes-initiatives/depaul-migration-collaborative/Pages/default.aspxOther information on programs sponsored by DePaul's Division of Ministry and Mission at:  https://offices.depaul.edu/mission-ministry/Pages/default.aspx MUSIC FOR THE JOURNEYAs we work together for our common global world, listen to Wiyaala sing Osibisa's song, Woyaya (We Are Going) at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwckMpR9V-QWe welcome your inquiries or suggestions for future podcasts.  If you would like to ask more questions about our podcasts or comment, email us at: mission.depaul@gmail.com

"You shall not kill." Is it wrong to kill someone in self-defense? What about the death penalty? Why is hatred a sin against this commandment?  In this episode we cover the fifth Commandment.  This episode covers Part Three, Section Two, Chapter Two, Article Five of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 2258-2330).  Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/.....References and further reading/listening/viewing:Matthew Chapter 15Matthew Chapter 5Peter Kreeft, Catholic Christianity: A Complete Catechism of Catholic Beliefs Based on the Catechism of the Catholic ChurchPope Francis, Address of His Holiness Pope Francis in the Meeting Promoted by the Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelization. Pope JPII, Evangelium VitaeCriminal: France. "Caroline." Netflix.Fr. Sebastian Walshe, O. Praem, "The Grace of Deathbed Conversions."St. Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologiae, Second Part of the Second Part, Question 64: Murder."Find an Ethical Manufacturer"St Josemaria Escriva, The Way, Point 370Maria Vision USA, "How tragedy led to my conversion | Matthew Harte"Pints with Aquinas, "The State of Catholicism in Ireland w/ Mattie Harte"Bishop Robert Barron, "Our Catholic President and the Most Pressing Moral Issue of Our Time"

A daily news briefing from Catholic News Agency, powered by artificial intelligence. Ask your smart speaker to play “Catholic News,” or listen every morning wherever you get podcasts. www.catholicnewsagency.com - Pope Francis has expressed deep sorrow and mourning at the news of a deadly rampage at a day care center in Thailand that left at least 34 people dead — 23 of them children. “Deeply saddened to learn of the horrific attack that took place at a child-care centre in Uthai Sawan, His Holiness Pope Francis offers his heartfelt condolences and the assurance of his spiritual closeness to all those affected by this act of unspeakable violence against innocent children,” the pope's message said. The pope prayed that grieving families and all those injured would receive support from their neighbors and concluded his message with “blessings of peace and perseverance in every good.” According to media reports, the massacre was perpetrated by a single man, armed with a gun and knife, on October 6 in the town of Uthai Sawan, some 310 miles northeast of the capital Bangkok. The massacre is understood to be one of the worst involving children in history. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/252494/pope-francis-mourns-23-children-and-several-adults-killed-in-thailand-daycare-attack Unlimited abortion would become a fundamental right, as would abortion on viable unborn children, if voters pass the proposed California ballot measure Proposition 1, a broad coalition has warned. Bishop Jaime Soto of Sacramento said Proposition 1 seeks to make abortion a “fundamental right” in California while “removing any commonsense limits on late-term abortions.” Soto said Proposition 1 is “an unneeded, radical, and expensive proposition.” He invoked Pope Francis' rejection of a “throwaway culture,” saying “the leaders of a ‘throwaway society' are trying to impose an expensive ideology on California.” Bishop Soto said that October is “a time to renew our commitment to pray, advocate and do works of mercy promoting the dignity of human life.” https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/252492/california-voters-must-reject-no-limit-proposition-1-abortion-amendment-critics-say Today the Church celebrates the yearly feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. Known for several centuries by the alternate title of “Our Lady of Victory,” the feast day takes place in honor of a 16th century naval victory which secured Europe against Turkish invasion. Pope Saint Pius V attributed the victory to the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, who was invoked on the day of the battle through a campaign to pray the Rosary throughout Europe. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/feast-of-our-lady-of-the-rosary-617

If you need someone to talk to, a National Residential School Crisis Line offers emotional support and crisis referral services for residential school Survivors and their families. Call the toll-free Crisis Line at 1-866-925-4419. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Hope for Wellness Help Line also offers support to all Indigenous Peoples. Counsellors are available by phone or online chat. This service is available in English and French, and, upon request, in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut. Call the toll-free Help Line at 1-855-242-3310 or connect to the online chat at www.hopeforwellness.ca.The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation:“Today, we mark the second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – an opportunity to come together to reflect on the legacy of residential schools and the ongoing impacts on Survivors, their families and communities, as well as commit to continuing the hard, but necessary work to build a better future for all.“Between 1831 and 1998, at least 150,000 First Nations, Inuit, and Métis children were forcibly removed from their families and communities to attend residential schools, where they had to abandon their languages, cultures, spiritualities, traditions, and identities. Many experienced physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, and thousands never came home. The experiences and intergenerational trauma of these so-called schools continue to live on for Indigenous Peoples across the country every single day.“It is our shared responsibility to confront the legacy of residential schools and the ongoing impacts on Indigenous Peoples, so we can truly move forward together. That is why, last year, Parliament voted unanimously to establish the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as an opportunity for all Canadians to learn more, honour the Survivors of residential schools, their families, and their communities, and remember the many children who never returned home. Reconciliation is not the responsibility of Indigenous Peoples – it is the responsibility of all Canadians. It is our responsibility to continue to listen and to learn.“This past July, His Holiness Pope Francis offered an apology to Survivors, their families, and their communities here in Canada, and recognized the abuses experienced at residential schools that resulted in cultural destruction, loss of life, and ongoing trauma for Indigenous Peoples across the country. It was a step forward in all the work that remains and a reminder that we still have more to do. We will continue to be there to support the painful but necessary work to locate unmarked graves, and to support Survivors as they tell their stories, including through the efforts of the Independent Special Interlocutor for Missing Children and Unmarked Graves and Burial Sites, Kimberly Murray, who was appointed this past June. We are also ensuring the appropriate supports are available for communities to heal and commemorate the lives that were lost.“Last month, alongside the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation leadership, Survivors, and members of Indigenous communities, I witnessed the Survivors' Flag raising on Parliament Hill to honour Survivors and all the lives that have been or continue to be impacted by the residential school system. The flag serves as a reminder of the government's commitment to Survivors and future generations to never forget what happened at these so-called schools. Over the last year, we updated Canada's Oath of Citizenship to recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis rights, and introduced legislation to establish a National Council for Reconciliation to track and report on the implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action. Through the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, we continue to work with Indigenous Peoples to ensure their human rights are fully recognized, respected, and protected.“On this day, which is also known as Orange Shirt Day, I invite everyone to listen to Survivors and learn more about the history and legacy of the residential school system by participating in a local event or wearing an orange shirt. Let's take a moment today to participate, learn, and reflect. We all have a role to play on the journey toward reconciliation.”

On this episode of the NTEB Prophecy News Podcast, the One World Religion we call Chrislam has now being ratified and codified on all levels including the United Nations. Pope Francis gave a lengthy speech at the 7th Congress of World and Traditional Religions, where they voted to make the Human Fraternity document, created by himself and Mohamed bin Zayed, official law and policy. When you combine all this with the Abraham Accords, also created by Mohamed bin Zayed, you have yourself the One World Religion just waiting for its leader to step our of the shadows and take control. This means that the Pretribulation Rapture of the Church is that much closer, as that event is the kick starter for the time of Jacob's trouble and the Day of the Lord time period. Today on the Prophecy News Podcast, we break it all down for you in glorious end times detail. The world religious leaders on Thursday formally adopted the Human Fraternity Document signed by His Eminence the Grand Imam of Al Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, Dr. Ahmed el-Tayyeb, and His Holiness Pope Francis of the Catholic Church, in Abu Dhabi in 2019. This came during the 7th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions which concluded last week. What does all that mean? It means that the Chrislam started by Vatican evangelist Rick Warren going all the way back to 2003 is now confirmed and complete.

⛪ The international project "Creative Society" has received the apostolic blessing from His Holiness Pope Francis. Realizing the seriousness of the climate threat hanging over our planet, the head of the Vatican highly appreciated the importance and relevance of the Creative Society for humanity. The apostolic blessing of the Pope was solemnly announced at the international online conference "Global Crisis. Time for the Truth" by Josef Spisak, a parish priest of the Roman Catholic Church from Slovakia.

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will meet with Pope Francis during their trip to Rome later this month for the G20 conference, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said in a statement. "The President and Dr. Biden will also visit Vatican City and have an audience with His Holiness Pope Francis on October 29. They will discuss working together on efforts grounded in respect for fundamental human dignity, including ending the COVID-19 pandemic, tackling the climate crisis, and caring for the poor," Psaki said in a statement.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The Circle of Knowledge podcast is brought to you by Champion Circle helping entrepreneurs and professionals achieve their goals and aspirations by sharing a wealth of knowledge with you, our community of high performers. This podcast features best-selling authors, speakers, mentors, top industry resources, interviews, and professional discussions by Global Speaker & Mastermind Leader, Jon Kovach Jr. DIDI WONG Born in Hong Kong, raised in England, and now residing in Los Angeles, Didi Wong is an Award-Winning International Keynote Speaker, Angel Investor, Hollywood Film & TV Producer/ Financier, Speaking Mentor, Best-Selling Author, and UN Goodwill Ambassador. She was given the highest level award of “Women of the Decade for Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital” from the Women Economic Forum as well as an award of Achievements, Recognition, and Excellence by the National Council of Women from the Egyptian Government. She has also been honored to speak at the Global Entrepreneurship Initiative and the International Youth Organization at the United Nations and she was the resident speaker on the Think and Grow Rich Legacy World Tour. She has funded, executive produced, and worked alongside the likes of Larry King, Robert Kiyosaki of "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" and currently developing Academy Award contenders with Hollywood's elite filmmakers, writers, and producers. She was the lead in a feature documentary on her journey as a speaker called "Impact" that has won multiple major film festivals globally including the Los Angeles, New York, Las Vegas, and Belgium Film Festivals for “Best inspirational film”. The film was also nominated at the Sydney Film Festival and the Tokyo Film Festival. Didi was given the Certificate of Recognition by Mayor Eric Garcetti of Los Angeles for helping women entrepreneurs succeed. Oprah Magazine calls her a "Woman Who Mean Business." In Fall 2021, she will be knighted as "Lady Didi Wong" where she will join the Royal Order of Constantine the Great and St. Helen of Spain to further the Royal initiatives both domestically and internationally. Her company The Yes Academy is LA's Premiere Entrepreneurial Mentorship Program where she educates her clients hands-on with their skills in speaking, pitching, networking, PR & marketing as well as investing. She loves to teach and to contribute to other people's success. Philanthropically, she was chosen to be one of twelve “Apostles” in the world to personally help His Holiness Pope Francis with his Foundation “Scholas Occurentes” with its expansion into the U.S. She is a Parent Council in the Obstetrics and Post-Partum department at Cedars Sinai Hospital in Beverly Hills. She is the President of the Women Economic Forum Los Angeles and she is on the Executive Board of Advisors for multiple companies dedicated to better the world. She is a Goodwill Ambassador for the Arts & Culture Without Borders Foundation, a United Nations Civil Society out of Madrid, and last but not least, she is also an Ambassador for the Andrea Bocelli Foundation in Italy. Her superpowers lie in managing her four children under the age of ten, including a set of identical girl twins and all her projects, speaking engagements, clients, and investments, always with a smile on her face. Her hashtag is #speedydidi and #didiwongfromhongkong Instagram: @didiwongofficial FB: @didiwong LinkedIn: @didiwong Free Book: https://didiwong.com/freebook ___ Music: Scouting, By Eveningland Blog: https://circleofknowledge259271103.wordpress.com/2021/06/07/pushing-impossible-further-away-didi-wong/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/circle-of-knowledge/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/circle-of-knowledge/support

His Holiness Pope Francis has extended out the plenary Indulgence for the entire month of November, so you can pray for the Dead, and if you fulfill the factors that are needed for plenary indulgences... we can do that once a day this month, so there's no reason why you can't get 30 people into heaven. Remember that as the election transpires our war isn't of this Earth, it's a war for heaven and we should be striving to get there. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/radio-free-catholic/support

The global climate crisis will require us to transform the way we act, says His Holiness Pope Francis. Delivering a visionary TED Talk from Vatican City, the spiritual leader proposes three courses of action to address the world's growing environmental problems and economic inequalities, illustrating how all of us can work together, across faiths and societies, to protect the Earth and promote the dignity of everyone. “The future is built today,” he says. “And it is not built in isolation, but rather in community and in harmony.” (In Italian with English voiceover)

The latest encyclical continues on the path already established by His Holiness Pope Francis that fails to give rational guidance on how to resist the current worldwide trend towards Marxist globalization. Further, the quotes taken from saints and theologians pre-Vatican II have little substance to them except to push the narrative. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/radio-free-catholic/support

Join our national Pentecost Sunday service with the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, UK Church leaders and a message from His Holiness Pope Francis. Celebrate with us on the day we remember the coming of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Church.

This week our special guests are Fr. David Poecking (St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish) and Muntadher Aljabery, Imam of Alfatimiah of Pittsburgh.We will explore the document Human Fraternity issued by His Holiness Pope Francis and The Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Ahmad Al-Tayyeb. (The quotations below are from this document.)The questions we will consider include the following.How might we act on the conviction that “whoever kills a person is like one who kills the whole of humanity, and that whoever saves a person is like one who saves the whole of humanity”?Are there now signs of a “third world war being fought piecemeal”? If so, what are they?“To attack the institution of the family, to regard it with contempt or to doubt its important role, is one of the most threatening evils of our era.” What forces that threaten this evil?How can we contribute to efforts “to free women from historical and social conditioning that runs contrary to the principles of their faith and dignity”?How can we elucidate the claim that God wills “the pluralism and diversity” of religions?

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Victor Montagliani, VP, FIFA & President, CONCACAF In Conversation With Kristian Jack, TSN On Leading Change in Global Soccer: CONCACAF Journey of Reform, Growth and the FIFA World Cup 2026, a Watershed for the Region With a lifelong commitment to football, as a player and administrator Victor Montagliani's passion for the game has led him to become a leader within the sport. Montagliani serves as Concacaf President and FIFA Vice President since May 2016. He also chairs the FIFA Football Stakeholders Committee. Through his ONE Concacaf Vision, Montagliani continues strengthening the foundations of the Confederation, while focusing on developing a professional and solid structure for its 41 Member Associations. With football at its core, the ONE Concacaf Vision consists of four pillars to further growth the game, including: Good governance, successful strategic planning for competitions and commercial partnership, investment in football development and infrastructure, and solid leadership. Montagliani served as President of the Canadian Soccer Association (CSA) until May 6, 2017. Through his leadership at the CSA, he brought efficiency and a corporate style to the Association. Montagliani is a partner in a nationwide insurance brokerage firm, which he has grown since its inception in 2010 to over 250 employees, working alongside his two business partners. In addition to his vast knowledge and experience within the game, Montagliani has concluded studies in Political Science, Public Administration, French and Spanish. Some of his major accolades within the game include: • Global Mentor, Young Leaders Mentorship Program, Sport at the Service of Humanity, global movement inspired by His Holiness Pope Francis (2018) • Chair of FIFA Football Stakeholders Committee (2017) • Member of the United Bid Committee, 2026 FIFA World Cup (2017) • Chairman of the Board of Directors of FIFA Ticketing AG • FIFA Reform Committee (2016) • Concacaf Reform Committee (2015) • Member of the Concacaf Council (Former Executive Committee, starting April 2013) • Former chair of the National Organizing Committee for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Canada 2014™ and FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015™ • Member of the Local Organizing Committee for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Canada 2007 • Member of the Concacaf Gold Cup Organizing Committee • Member of the FIFA Legal Committee • National Futsal Team Kristian Jack is widely considered to be one of Canada's top young soccer broadcasters. Jack brings more than 20 years of covering the beautiful game to TSN covering the Montreal Impact, Toronto FC, and Vancouver Whitecaps, as well as the top stories from around the league. Working for TSN since 2013, he is known by soccer fans in Canada as a voice they can trust when it comes to reporting on the beautiful game domestically and internationally. Jack has been an analyst for the past five Premier League... Moderator: Kristian Jack, TSN Soccer Analyst Speaker: Victor Montagliani, VP FIFA and President CONCACAF *The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.* *Views and Opinions Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers or panelists are those of the speakers or panelists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official views and opinions, policy or position held by The Empire Club of Canada.*

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Summary of today's show: In the aftermath of the Boston Marathon Bombings, Scot Landry and Fr. O'Connor were joined by Fr. Roger Landry to talk about evil and our response to evil; WQOM station manager Chris Kelley, who lost a cousin in the Pan Am Flight 103 terrorist bombing over Lockerbie, Scotland, in 1988; and Joe D'Arrigo, an Archdiocese of Boston who was running the Marathon with his four daughters and was just down the street when the bombs exploded. There are no easy answers and many platitudes, but everyone on the show agreed that the best of human nature is exposed in the face of enormous evil; that the Lord grieves with us; and that our best response is to pray and to return love when shown hatred. Listen to the show: Watch the show via live video streaming or a recording later: Today's host(s): Scot Landry and Fr. Chris O'Connor Today's guest(s): Fr. Roger Landry, Joe D'Arrigo, Chris Kelley Links from today's show: Today's topics: Responding to the Boston Marathon Bombings 1st segment: Scot Landry welcomed everyone to the show and acknowledging the bombings at the Boston Marathon yesterday, we'll be devoting today's show to the events. Fr. Chris O'Connor read a prayer from the Mass in Times of War and Civil Disturbance. Scot said over the past 24 hours he's seen how the entire country and entire world is praying with us. Fr. Chris said there's a strong desire for justice, calling out to God for justice. Second, we should pray for everyone involved and ask for God's consolation and peace. We have returned to Good Friday, but we know there will always be an Easter. We're united in fighting this evil and figuring out who perpetrated it. Fr. Chris noted in today's Mass readings that it records the stoning of St. Stephen and we are reminded that we haven't progressed very far. God doesn't cause this. We also realize that only bring about the healing and opportunity for new life. Suffering reminds us as human beings that we are never complete without Christ. Scot said Fr. Matt Williams led a holy hour at the Pastoral Center. He said this is a time when we turn first to God. He welcomed WQOM station manager Chris Kelley, who said he experienced the loss of his cousin in the terrorist attack on the Pan-Am flight over Lockerbie, Scotland, in the 1980s. He said there's a lot of confusion, fear, and not knowing where to turn. You're trying to come to grips what's happening. At the same time, there are already people reaching out with prayers and support. We are united in prayer with the whole country, but this is the cross. It doesn't get any more real than this. Scot said the image that stuck with him today was 8-year-old Martin Richard in his First Communion outfit in a picture that's been going around and now the boy lost his life and his sister and mother are gravely injured. Fr. Roger Landry said there's a certain powerlessness in human responses to this. There are no human words to adequately console. Our first Christian response is to fall to our knees. He said there was an outstanding contrast yesterday between good and evil, the response of goodness to evil. Fr. Roger said he thinks about how most of those injured or killed were spectators but in the marathon against evil there are no spectators. He thought back to the idea of Patriots Day which marks April 19, 1775 and the battle of Lexington Green. He recalled the poem which said it was the “shot heard round the world.” We have heard the bombs around the world and we all have to take up the weapons of prayer and work as hard as those who work in Homeland Security work to get at the root of all that. Today is the Feast of St. Bernadette, the patroness of Fr. Roger's parish, and he said she exemplified courage in the face of adversity. Mary promised her that she wouldn't necessarily be happy in this life but would be happy in the next. Scot recalled the column by Boston Globe sports columnist Dan Shaughnessy who noted that of all days in the calendar, Patriots Day is unique to Boston and we may never be the same day. Fr. Chris cautioned that we need to temper our desire for vengeance and turn it to a desire for justice. Fr. Chris said if we wonder what we can do, we can look at ourselves and see how we can become less angry and become a peacemaker. This isn't pollyannaish because we still want justice. If there was ever a case to show us that Satan still exists, yesterday was it. Scot noted the other of the 3 deceased victims was Krystle Campbell, 29, of Arlington, this afternoon. Scot said one of our colleagues, Joe D'Arrigo ran the Marathon with his four daughters. 2nd segment: Scot said Joe is executive director of the Clergy Funds and said he was following his times running the Marathon. Joe was running the Marathon because he recently turned 70 and he decided he wanted to run the Marathon. For the last 37 years, his family has attended and at least one member of the family has run for the past 20 years. So he said for his birthday he wanted to run the Marathon with all his girls. Joe said at 25.9 miles, a police officer stopped them from running, around Mass. Ave. They heard sirens and police radios were crackling. A police officer told them that there were two incidents at the finish line. It was total confusion and they knew it was bad. Joe said his girls' thoughts turned to their friends who were ahead of them and there was crying and anxiety. Cell service was down and they couldn't call anyone, but they were able to find out their friends were okay through social media and text messages. From that point, they tried to figure out how to get home. They started walking toward a friend's house over by Commonwealth Avenue. On the way, they saw the true humanity of people. They walked down Marlboro Street and were freezing. A woman walking with a baby took a blanket off a carriage and gave it one of her daughters. People were coming out of houses with big trash bags so runners could cover themselves. They rerouted to the Boston Common and BAA volunteers were running down the street to hand out emergency blankets to runners. there were about 10,000 people all streaming to the Common. All the streets were shut down, the hotels were shut down. He said it was chaotic because so many people were from out of town and didn't know where to go. First responders and the volunteers of the BAA did a wonderful job, he said. Joe said Mary Hanlon, the nurse who takes care of our senior priests, was present at the finish line yesterday and witnessed the horrific pain in that area. She's taking some time off. Joe will spend this afternoon with his daughters. 3rd segment: Scot said Joe expressed the kindness and love of the people of Boston. Fr. Roger said when we see terrible evil we are jarred back to where we should be. We should be that way all the time, but we get distracted. Scot said Joe and his daughters runs in memory of his wife who died from cancer. Fr. Chris said he believes she was watching over them yesterday. He added that the bombs will not define Boston, but the response will where we saw literally the corporal works of mercy. Chris said people will experience a lot of guilt for having just missed being involved. Why them and not me? But by definition you can't make sense of this senseless act. You just have to give gratitude for what you have. You take account and you begin to appreciate it even more. He encouraged anyone listening who is struggling to seek out someone to talk to. He said those who've been through previous attacks are often ready to reach out to those who are suffering now. Fr. Chris asked how Scot is talking to the kids about this. He said he hasn't been letting his kids see the news and they've been hearing Scot and his wife talking so they asked what is going on. He explained that an evil person did something bad in Boston and they should pray for those who were hurt by him. You can discuss it without detail and let them know that they're safe and they're not going to be in danger. 4th segment: Scot said some people will ask how God can allow something like yesterday happen. Fr. Roger said God never wants evil to happen in the world. When a modern Cain kills his brother, God grieves. We can't imagine what it's like to lose one child like three families did yesterday. God lost three children. The only way to stop what happened yesterday was for God to eliminate human freedom. The risk of allowing love is that we can use free will to hate. Jesus changed even our suffering into opportunities for goodness. He noted that God's direct will is that every single one of us become a saint in heaven, but he permits things as a result of our freedom in order to prevent a greater evil. This is God's permissive will. God will bring good out of this evil. Fr. Chris said the most important thing we can do is pray for peace, in our world and in our city. Pray for the families too and unite whatever suffering we're going through to that of Christ's. And do little acts of penance and offer them up for these victims. Scot asked Chris when his family lost his cousin to a terrorist attack what did people do that helped the most. Chris said prayer was the key and that prayer has affected him throughout his life. Beyond that, people can cook meals and other things, but the bet thing to do is to love better. Also pray to the Blessed Mother, who knows what it's like to go through the agony of the cross. Fr. Roger said our best response is to pray, especially the Mass. As a society we need to form hearts to be good through prayer at home, especially the rosary. Scot read the message that Pope Francis asked to be sent to Cardinal Seán through Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone: Deeply grieved by news of the loss of life and grave injuries caused by the act of violence perpetrated last evening in Boston, His Holiness Pope Francis wishes me to assure you of his sympathy and closeness in prayer. In the aftermath of this senseless tragedy, His Holiness invokes God's peace upon the dead, his consolation upon the suffering and his strength upon all those engaged in the continuing work of relief and response. At this time of mourning the Holy Father prays that all Bostonians will be united in a resolve not to be overcome by evil, but to combat evil with good (cf. Rom 12:21), working together to build an ever more just, free and secure society for generations yet to come. Scot, Fr. Roger, Fr. Chris, and Chris gave their final thoughts. Fr. Roger said there are no easy answers. Scot said he's convinced there are people listening today who are listening for the first time, maybe because they're tried of watching the rest of the media. If they are angry with God, he encouraged them to cry out to God and demand He answer them.