World Fisheries Day: ‘Christians cannot look the other way’

World Fisheries Day: ‘Christians cannot look the other way’

ByHolyspirit

As more than 58 million people work in the fishing sector, Cardinal Michael Czerny issues message on World Fisheries Day, warning against aggressive economic model that has damaged environment. By Kielce Gussie Each year, the United Nations celebrates World Fisheries Day on November 21 to highlight the importance of having sustainable fish stocks worldwide, eliminating…

Cardinal Czerny: Seafarers face ‘injustice, exploitation, and inequality’

Cardinal Czerny: Seafarers face ‘injustice, exploitation, and inequality’

ByHolyspirit

In a message for Sea Sunday, Cardinal Michael Czerny writes that sailors experience the “limitless beauty” of the seas, as well as their “physical, spiritual and social darkness.” By Joseph Tulloch On the second Sunday of July each year, the Catholic Church celebrates Sea Sunday, praying and defending the cause of sailors. Ahead of this…