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January 18, 2019

Brazil's new firearm decree worries poor neighbourhood in Sao Paulo

An employee from gun manufacturer Taurus Armas SA works at the company's assembly line in Sao Leopoldo, Brazil. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro signed a decree Jan. 15 making it easier for Brazilians to purchase firearms. The decision sparked criticism from several groups in Brazilian society, including some in the Catholic Church.
SAO PAULO – Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro signed a decree in mid-January making it easier for Brazilians to purchase firearms. The decision sparked criticism from several groups in Brazilian society, including some in the Catholic Church.
Published in International
June 29, 2016

Action on gun violence is a respect life issue in the eyes of some

A woman holds a sign advocating for gun control while marching with Moms Demand Action at the gay pride parade in San Francisco June 26. In the first 180 days of 2016, there have been 163 mass shootings in the United States, according to data gathered by the Washington-based nonprofit Gun Violence Archive.

WASHINGTON – In the first 181 days of 2016, there have been 163 mass shootings in the United States, data gathered by the Washington-based nonprofit Gun Violence Archive show.

Published in International
July 3, 2012

Toronto gun ban has theological backing

Calls for a gun ban in Toronto fit well with Church teaching, says Councillor Joe Mihevc.

TORONTO - Toronto politicians aiming to eliminate handguns and ban ammunition have Church teaching on their side, says one Toronto councillor with a PhD in theology.

“We’re not a pacifist Church. We have been the Church that has argued for a just war position,” said Joe Mihevc.

But that doesn’t put the magisterium on the side of private gun owners, according to Mihevc.

Published in Canada: Toronto-GTA