Thomas Reese

1 week ago | ncronline.org | Thomas Reese

During Holy Week, which began with Palm Sunday (April 13), we remember the last days of Jesus before he was arrested, tortured and killed for challenging the religious and political orthodoxy of his time. Jesus stressed compassion and love over scrupulous observance of religious rules. He refused to join in violence, whether to defend or overthrow the state. He would not kowtow to kings and governors but instead spoke in defense of the poor and marginalized.

1 week ago | religionnews.com | Thomas Reese

(RNS) — During Holy Week, which began with Palm Sunday (April 13), we remember the last days of Jesus before he was arrested, tortured and killed for challenging the religious and political orthodoxy of his time. Jesus stressed compassion and love over scrupulous observance of religious rules. He refused to join in violence, whether to defend or overthrow the state. He would not kowtow to kings and governors but instead spoke in defense of the poor and marginalized.

2 weeks ago | ncronline.org | Thomas Reese

A file photo shows the inside of a dormitory at Recovery Point, a center for overcoming addiction, in Huntington, West Virginia. (OSV News/Reuters/Bryan Woolston) President Donald Trump loves tariffs. He uses them to bully countries into accepting his policies — for example, to get Mexico to stop migrants from coming across the border and to crack down on gangs shipping drugs into the United States.

2 weeks ago | religionnews.com | Thomas Reese

(RNS) — President Donald Trump, who has been in an ongoing fight with Pope Francis over migration, Gaza, Ukraine and global warming, has imposed tariffs on indulgences and other products imported from the Holy See. “Why should we import indulgences from the Vatican when we have domestic producers like Paula White who offer products that are much better,” said a White House spokesperson.

3 weeks ago | religionnews.com | Thomas Reese

(RNS) — President Donald Trump loves tariffs. He uses them to bully countries into accepting his policies — for example, to get Mexico to stop migrants from coming across the border and to crack down on gangs shipping drugs into the United States. He labeled drug cartels as terrorist organizations and his administration has threatened to use the U.S. military to attack them in Mexico. Trump’s critics need to acknowledge that his efforts against Mexico have been somewhat successful.