
Indifference Is Irresponsible
COMMENTARY: Without a commitment to using American power in shaping a secure international environment, no president and no Congress is going to take the decisive action necessary to forestall another world war.
COMMENTARY: Without a commitment to using American power in shaping a secure international environment, no president and no Congress is going to take the decisive action necessary to forestall another world war.
The alliances between North Korea and Russia and Russia and China threaten not only the United States’ allies, but the United States itself, Shea explained to the Register.
During the exchange, the full version of which will be released on May 19, the Holy Father reflected on world conflicts and especially on the suffering of children during wars.
A NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER: This misplaced esteem speaks volumes about where the U.S. is as a country right now.
Putin’s speech came two days after French President Emmanuel Macron suggested that the deployment of foreign forces to Ukraine remained an option.
COMMENTARY: The situation remains grave. Pope Francis certainly understands that.
COMMENTARY: Sixty years ago, it took the skill and resolve of key statesmen and religious leaders — in Washington, in Moscow, at the Vatican — to pull the world back from the precipice.
COMMENTARY: Given the recent comments from the leading bishops there, the answer is uncertain.
Departing from previous statements, the Holy Father has recently emphasized his desire to visit Kyiv, though conditions on the ground and his personal health will be determining factors.
In the interview, Pope Francis also reflected on whether statements made by NATO toward Russia prompted a worse reaction from Putin.
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