Catholic Values Column: Religious and political leaders should tread carefully
RACHEL DEL GUIDICE CATHOLIC VALUES COLUMNIST We all know that election season brings a veritable flood of accusations, untrue claims and “fudged” phrases. However, it is important to note when such phraseology is made in reference to the faith. Some might be aware of the recent meeting Bernie Sanders had with Pope Francis on April 16 at the Vatican. […]
CATHOLIC VALUES COLUMN: Jewish rabbi decries ‘ethnic cleansing’ of Christians
RACHEL DEL GUIDICE CATHOLIC VALUES COLUMNIST The last time most of us heard the term “ethnic cleansing” was probably in a history class during a discussion of World War II and the Holocaust. However, one Jewish rabbi believes that Christians today are experiencing the phenomenon of ethnic cleansing. Lord Jonathan Sacks, a British chief rabbi […]
CATHOLIC VALUES COLUMN: Engaging church and state to end Middle East genocide
RACHEL DEL GUIDICE CATHOLIC VALUES COLUMNIST In a long overdue declaration, Secretary of State Sen. John Kerry declared March 17 that the actions of ISIS toward Christians and other minority groups in Syria and Iraq is genocide. Kerry said that the Islamic State, “castigates Yazidis as, quote, ‘pagans’ and ‘devil-worshipers,’ and we know that Daesh […]
Young Americans for Freedom sponsors student trip to CPAC
RACHEL DEL GUIDICE CATHOLIC VALUES COLUMNIST A select group of the Franciscan University chapter of Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) attended the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland, on March 3-5. CPAC is a gathering of thousands of socially and politically conservative leaders, legislators and citizens, who meet each year to make […]
CATHOLIC VALUES COLUMN: The Catholic witness of the Scalias
RACHEL DEL GUIDICE STAFF WRITER Perhaps nothing so far this year has shocked this country more than the unexpected passing of (Supreme Court) Justice Antonin Scalia on Feb. 16. While the cause of his death remains a reason for great speculation, and his vacancy continues to be played as a political tug-of-war, there is still […]
Catholic Values Column: 5 tips to make the most of election season
RACHEL DEL GUIDICE STAFF WRITER Let’s face it. Election season can, for some, be one of the most culturally detested seasons in the country. The outcome of what happens in November will determine if we are to remain a free nation or begin the path to becoming a socialistic state. On the Republican side, there […]
Franciscan student runs for Virginia delegate seat to Republican National Convention
RACHEL DEL GUIDICE CATHOLIC VALUES COLUMNIST It is the pure conviction to stand up for conservatism that led student Tommy Valentine to run for a Virginia delegate seat to the Republican National Convention. “I’m not sure I necessarily ‘want’ a political career,” said Valentine, speaking of his decision to run for delegate. “What I want […]
CATHOLIC VALUES COLUMN: The importance of education in understanding one’s enemies
RACHEL DELGUIDICE CATHILIC VALUES COLUMNIST “I saw my final hour unfurl before me, I thought this was the end. I thought, ‘I’m finished, I’m finished.’” These are the words that an eyewitness told Fox News describing the ISIS terror attacks that occurred on Friday night, leaving approximately 127 people killed and more than 200 people wounded. This […]
Noted historian spoke to students about wartime Christmasas
BY RACHEL DEL GUIDICE STAFF WRITER Stanley Weintraub, a professor, historian and noted author spoke to Franciscan University students Wednesday night about wartime Christmases throughout history. In the crowded Gentile Galley, Stanley Weintraub opened the lecture by recalling Christmas memories from his time overseas during the Korean War. “Hardly anyone knew it was Christmas until you heard […]