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Pope Francis praises Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘timely’ message of peace
by Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Jan 18, 2021 / 10:20 am MT (CNA).- Pope Francis said on Monday that Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream “of harmony and equality for all people” is still relevant today. “In today’s world, which increasingly faces the challenges of social injustice, division and conflict that …
Bishop calls for renewed fight against racism on MLK Day
CNA Staff, Jan 18, 2021 / 02:49 am MT (CNA).- As Catholics and other Americans observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day this year, they should renew their commitment to fighting racism, said Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington. “Through Dr. King’s witness and the power of his echoing words, he championed …
UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON EVENTS TO CELEBRATE REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CALL CAMPUS COMMUNITY TO BE WITNESS TO HISTORY, SHAPE FUTURE
DAYTON, Ohio — Three nationally acclaimed speakers highlight University of Dayton events to celebrate the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and call on the campus community to be a witness to history and shape the future. Wil Haygood, a New York Times bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize-finalist whose 2008 …
Xavier, Dayton Plan Respective Week Of Events To Honor MLK
Xavier University plans a week of events to celebrate the birthday of civil rights leader the Rev. Martin Luther King. Events are free and open to the public, except where noted. Co-sponsored by Xavier’s Office of Multicultural Affairs, Office of Student Involvement, Center for Interfaith Community Engagement, Alpha Kappa Alpha …