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MM#391--Washington's Way, pt 2--the Intersection of Rome and Washington
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**this week begins a fresh new schedule, we're excited to publish now on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Thank you to our dedicated listeners, we appreciate you greatly**
Show notes:
Can Catholic charities maintain their spiritual mission while navigating the tangled web of government funding?
On this MOJO Minute podcast, we grapple with this pressing question as we dissect the historical and ongoing relationship between Catholic organizations and the U.S. government. From tracing the roots of government financial support since the 1960s to spotlighting the contentious 2019 audit of Catholic Charities of San Antonio, we uncover the layers of potential misuse and mismanagement. The episode takes a hard look at President Trump's USAID funding freeze and its ripple effect on Catholic relief efforts, sparking a broader discussion on the fine line between fulfilling spiritual missions and succumbing to material dependencies, guided by insights from Evangelii Nutandi, Pope Paul VI's papal encyclical.
This episode doesn't shy away from holding the mirror up to church leadership, examining the need for accountability, especially within the USCCB. Drawing parallels to a contemporary Tower of Babel, the discussion points to the unsettling alignment of church leaders with governmental influences, raising alarm bells over integrity and ownership.
We call for a collective push towards justice and transparency, appealing for prayers and support for those striving to uphold these virtues in both Washington and Rome.
**Correction: Evangeli Nutandi was not a papal encyclical but an apostolic exhortation, links to the document are provided.
Key Points from this Episode:
• Critically reassessing the reliance of Catholic charities on government funding
• President Trump's freeze on USAID impacting humanitarian efforts
• Historical rise of government funding for Catholic charities since the 1960s
• Instances of financial mismanagement and the need for accountability
• Insights from the papal encyclical "Evangelii Nuntiandi" on charity's mission
• Ethical concerns around high salaries of nonprofit executives
• The call for transparency and regular audits of charitable organizations
• Navigating the loss of spiritual focus amidst financial pressures
Other resources:
Want to leave a review? [Click here], and if we earned a five-star review from you **high five and knuckle bumps**, we appreciate it greatly, thank you so much!
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FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message
**this week begins a fresh new schedule, we're excited to publish now on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Thank you to our dedicated listeners, we appreciate you greatly**
Show notes:
Can Catholic charities maintain their spiritual mission while navigating the tangled web of government funding?
On this MOJO Minute podcast, we grapple with this pressing question as we dissect the historical and ongoing relationship between Catholic organizations and the U.S. government. From tracing the roots of government financial support since the 1960s to spotlighting the contentious 2019 audit of Catholic Charities of San Antonio, we uncover the layers of potential misuse and mismanagement. The episode takes a hard look at President Trump's USAID funding freeze and its ripple effect on Catholic relief efforts, sparking a broader discussion on the fine line between fulfilling spiritual missions and succumbing to material dependencies, guided by insights from Evangelii Nutandi, Pope Paul VI's papal encyclical.
This episode doesn't shy away from holding the mirror up to church leadership, examining the need for accountability, especially within the USCCB. Drawing parallels to a contemporary Tower of Babel, the discussion points to the unsettling alignment of church leaders with governmental influences, raising alarm bells over integrity and ownership.
We call for a collective push towards justice and transparency, appealing for prayers and support for those striving to uphold these virtues in both Washington and Rome.
**Correction: Evangeli Nutandi was not a papal encyclical but an apostolic exhortation, links to the document are provided.
Key Points from this Episode:
• Critically reassessing the reliance of Catholic charities on government funding
• President Trump's freeze on USAID impacting humanitarian efforts
• Historical rise of government funding for Catholic charities since the 1960s
• Instances of financial mismanagement and the need for accountability
• Insights from the papal encyclical "Evangelii Nuntiandi" on charity's mission
• Ethical concerns around high salaries of nonprofit executives
• The call for transparency and regular audits of charitable organizations
• Navigating the loss of spiritual focus amidst financial pressures
Other resources:
Want to leave a review? [Click here], and if we earned a five-star review from you **high five and knuckle bumps**, we appreciate it greatly, thank you so much!
Because we care what you think about what we think and our website, please email [email protected]