I have never doubted the right to life of the fetus. But I now see that also at stake in matters of law and abortion are women's full moral agency and their right to bodily integrity.
The new program hosted by four Jesuit universities invites older adults to learn about the global Jesuit network as they enter the "second stage of life" guided by the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius.
As Boston College finalizes the details of a potential Koch Foundation donation to its political science department, some students and faculty at the Jesuit-run institution are hoping to pressure university administrators into reconsidering the grant.
"The incredible message of God's love for each of us, the wonders of his plan for each of us individually and as a people risks being completely drowned out," Daughter of Charity Sr. Carol Keehan said.
Neither academics nor the Society of Jesus appeared in Fr. O'Brien's early career plans, but providence had other notions. "I like to say God is patient and I am stubborn."
Marquette University students are part of a growing movement of tech sector professionals, religious leaders and Silicon Valley workers wrestling with profound questions about whether future technologies will be used for good or evil.
Santa Clara University's Global Social Benefit Fellowship enables juniors to take part in a nine-month research project, including an eight-week field component in the developing world.
Strategies implemented since 2002 are working to prevent abuse, says Thomas Plante, past member of the National Review Board, and now is the time to plug any holes in child protection policies.
During an Oct. 9 discussion at Santa Clara University, panelists called for structural reform, a more pastoral understanding of clerical sex abuse, and an approach based on facts instead of emotion.
