In 2015, Pope Francis praised Thomas Merton as a moral prophet, highlighting Merton’s vision of embracing diverse faiths. Like Merton, Pope Francis fosters interfaith dialogue by affirming, and not refuting the truth in Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and other faith traditions.Read More
After reading the Holy See’s encyclical letter, Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home, Dr. Aldred came away with a couple of key reflections. First, the work consistently emphasizes the importance of embracing our interconnectedness. This point is reinforced through scientific, social, and theological reasoning, all of which highlight the necessity of fostering this...Read More