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Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church @ctewc.bsky.social · 2d

From Indonesia, Dionius Bismoko Mahamboro frames recent nationwide riots there in terms of structural sins that lead to despair. catholicethics.com/forum/anatom...

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Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church @ctewc.bsky.social · 5d

In the Emerging Scholars’ Forum, Carlo Calleja provides pointers on fostering more constructive, synodal public debates in contrast to dangerous counterexamples of our day.

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Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church @ctewc.bsky.social · 6d

This review in Jesuits Ireland by Kevin Hargaden highlights the recent inter-continental meeting of CTEWC network members: "For me, it was encouraging to discover how challenges we face in Ireland resonate with those encountered in Africa, Asia, and Latin America." jesuit.ie/news/theolog...

'Theological Ethics for a Global Church' - Jesuits Ireland

Kevin Hargaden of the JCFJ on his recent trip to Boston College: "Catholic ethics must be both globally attuned and locally rooted".

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Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church @ctewc.bsky.social · 10d

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Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church @ctewc.bsky.social · 11d

In the African Forum, Anselm Ngetwa analyzes how particular moralities mediate common morality. catholicethics.com/forum/common...

Common Morality in Multicultural Societies | Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church

Our planet is immense and complex, consisting of millions of different species and varieties of human beings with similarities and differences. It is not only that people from one part of the earth…

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Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church @ctewc.bsky.social · 13d

In the North American Forum, Mary Jo Iozzio summons readers to disrupt the “momentum of the Trump administration’s cruelty” in light of its latest developments. catholicethics.com/forum/cruelt...

Cruelty in the US is Unacceptable: How Might We Repair the Harms to the Vulnerable? | Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church

It is with regret that I write another missive about the sad state of our union here in the United States. It was only this past December when I wrote about the dangers that another Trump presidency…

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Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church @ctewc.bsky.social · 17d

From Ireland, Suzanne Mulligan brings lenses of human dignity and “costly solidarity” to conditions in Gaza. catholicethics.com/forum/gaza/

Gaza | Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church

On Friday, August 22nd, the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) confirmed that the situation in Gaza constitutes a famine. [1][2] According to the IPC, famine occurs when three…

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Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church @ctewc.bsky.social · 19d

From Australia, Carol Ong outlines health care professionals’ growing experience of “moral disequilibrium.” catholicethics.com/forum/moral-...

Moral Disequilibrium: The Experience of a Public Catholic Hospital Clinician | Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church

Moral disequilibrium comprises a spectrum of moral experiences from moral unease to moral distress, injury and decline. It is an increasing phenomenon amongst health care professionals who feel…

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Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church @ctewc.bsky.social · 21d

In the Latin American and Caribbean Forum, Carola Montero underscores the imperative of listening to victims of ecclesiastical abuse as an ethical and epistemic act in the face of moral damage.

De la traición sagrada a la sanación: comprender y reparar el daño en los abusos eclesiales | Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church

La crisis mundial provocada por los abusos cometidos en contextos eclesiales ha revelado no solo la magnitud del sufrimiento humano implicado, sino también la profunda insuficiencia de los abordajes…

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Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church @ctewc.bsky.social · 23d

In September’s Emerging Scholars’ Forum, Craig Ford calls us to cultivate solidarity and indigenous justice as a Church, by drawing upon queer theory’s indictment of the heteronormative imaginary.

A Reflection on Heteronormativity, the Settler Colonial State, and Indigenous Justice | Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church

As a non-native person writing in a U.S. context, I feel that I often approach ethical questions related to indigeneity with a bit of embarrassment. Reflecting on that embarrassment, it seems that…

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Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church @ctewc.bsky.social · Sep 1

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Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church @ctewc.bsky.social · Jul 31

Teólogos del mundo reflexionan en Boston sobre los desafíos éticos del siglo XXI

Teólogos del mundo reflexionan en Boston sobre los desafíos éticos del siglo XXI - AICA.org

Cerca de 50 teólogos de todos los continentes se reunieron en Boston para reflexionar sobre la situación actual del mundo y encontrar fundamentos para una renovada esperanza desde el trabajo en red.

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Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church @ctewc.bsky.social · Jul 30

See this article for a review of the recent planning conference, "Discerning Paths of Hope for a More Just World."

“Perhaps our task is not to give hope, but rather, through our work, to be a sign of hope—and for hope—for so many who need it today” - Pablo A. Blanco

Discerning Paths of Hope for a More Just World – Exaudi

Theologians from all continents gather in Boston to address contemporary ethical challenges and project global networks of hope and justice through synodality

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Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church @ctewc.bsky.social · Jul 28

From July 17 to 19, members of the CTEWC network from all five regions gathered in Boston for a planning conference titled "Discerning Hopeful Pathways for a More Just World." We are grateful to all who participated and engaged in synodal sharing of hopes for the future of global theological ethics!

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Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church @ctewc.bsky.social · Jul 22

In the North American Forum, Kate Ward uses the case of sex-selective, IVF and Catholic transgender narratives to probe the gifted nature of gender in a culture that commodifies it. catholicethics.com/forum/is-gen...

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Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church @ctewc.bsky.social · Jul 15

In the Latin American and Caribbean Forum, Emile Cuda draws on Inter Mirifica to illuminate responsible social communication amid technological distortions. catholicethics.com/forum/agenda...

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Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church @ctewc.bsky.social · Jul 14

In the European Forum, guest contributor Stefano Intropido traces the evolution of Catholic pastoral care for migrants, favoring a “faith-based hospitality” as Pope Leo continues its development. catholicethics.com/forum/sacred...

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Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church @ctewc.bsky.social · Jul 11

From Vietnam, Nhu Y Lan Tran outlines Pope Francis’s “theology of incarnation” as central to his legacy in moral theology. catholicethics.com/forum/some-h...

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Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church @ctewc.bsky.social · Jul 8

From South Africa, Anthony Egan warns of the challenges posed by the “populism trap.” catholicethics.com/forum/the-on...

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Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church @ctewc.bsky.social · Jul 5

In this month’s Junior Scholars’ Forum, Claudia Montes de Oca Ayala lifts up the biblical narratives of Ruth, Sarah, Anna, Deborah, and Mary as exemplars of trust in God and resistance amid adversity. catholicethics.com/forum/resili...

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J Moral Theology @jmoraltheology.bsky.social · Jul 2

We are pleased to announce the publication of the 7th volume in the joint JMT/CTEWC book series, entitled "Plastic Pollution, Theological Ethics, & the Call of Laudato Si’", edited by Andrea Vicini, SJ, Philip Landrigan, & Karen Bullock. @ctewc.bsky.social

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Vol. 7, Issue CTEWC Book Series 7, 2025 | Published by Journal of Moral Theology

This volume gathers scientific, ethical, and religious contributions to critically assess the global plastics crisis and inform concrete actions to safeguard human health and protect the earth, our co...

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Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church @ctewc.bsky.social · Jul 1

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Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church @ctewc.bsky.social · Jun 24

In the North American Forum, Mary Doyle Roche summons us to concrete collective practices in response to executive actions upending US higher education. catholicethics.com/forum/collec...

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Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church @ctewc.bsky.social · Jun 20

From Germany, Katharina Klöcker raises key ethical challenges posed by artificial intelligence and its diffusion of human responsibility.

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Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church @ctewc.bsky.social · Jun 17

From Cameroon, Solange Ngah reflects on the relationship of divine gifts of freedom and charity to human ecological action. catholicethics.com/forum/the-vi...

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