Jeffrey Sachs – one of the world’s best-known economists – is also arguably one of the world’s biggest cheerleaders of Pope Francis and believes him to be the most important moral leader in the world today.
Month: June 2018
Scranton Charismatic Conference, Aug. 3-5
The Charismatic Renewal of the Diocese of Brooklyn is organizing a coach bus trip to the Scranton Charismatic Conference, Aug. 3-5 at the University of Scranton, Pa.
Youth Views, Summer Edition: What is the biggest misconception about youth?
The Tablet asks students from around the Diocese of Brooklyn a question for the opinion section of the Youth page.
Teen News Flash: Summer Edition (June 30 – July 7)
In this special summer 2018 edition, Teen News Flash keeps you up-to-date with upcoming youth events around the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Summer 2018 Reading List
Balance the time you spend staring at your phone screen with some time with a book in your hand. But don’t take our word for it. Choose a book that fits your curiosity. Imagination is literally at your fingertips!
Let Them Speak: Five Ways To Create A Fantastic Summer on a Small Budget
You’re really excited to be off from school, but when you hear about all the amazing things that your friends will do this summer, you start to wonder what you’re going to do. Maybe you’re on a low budget or your parents have to work all summer and you can’t travel. There’s no need to worry, though, because I will share my advice on what to do with your summer.
US Bishops Head to Border to Protest Trump Immigration Policy
After weeks of active protests against the Trump administration’s family separation policy, The Tablet has learned that a delegation of U.S. Catholic bishops will visit the U.S.-Mexico border this weekend.
Land of the Free
As we approach the Fourth of July, it would do us all good to pause and give thanks for the great nation in which we live.
Confusion in Ireland
In an article in the Irish Times, former Irish President Mary McAleesh offered a rather shocking opinion, stating that by baptizing babies, the Catholic Church is creating “infant conscripts who are held to lifelong obligations of obedience.”
Newspaper of the Year
Dear Editor: Congratulations to The Tablet for being recognized as “The Newspaper of the Year” at the Catholic Media Conference. Reading it each week is one of my favorite pastimes.