Cardinal Peter Turkson Archives

Newark prelate highlights technology as challenge to social justice

May 17, 2021

As Cardinal Joseph Tobin of Newark spoke from in front of his computer to virtual attendees at day two of the Catholic Campaign on Human Development 50th anniversary celebration Saturday, his office windows were closed to limit the outside noise. It was unusual for the 69-year-old prelate, who, in the spirit of St. John XXIII, prefers the windows of the church open.

By John Lavenburg

Cardinal Turkson urges graduates to impact troubled world

May 4, 2021

The head of the Vatican’s justice, peace and human development efforts urged over 700 graduates of the University of Saint Francis to follow the example of their school’s namesake and the advice of the pope who shares his name.

By Don Clemmer

Jane Goodall says Pope Francis is a ‘reason for hope’ in the future

Apr 21, 2021

World-renowned English anthropologist Jane Goodall has joined her voice to the Vatican’s in calling for the defense of biodiversity, saying she sees Pope Francis as a source of hope for his stance on the environment.

By Elise Ann Allen

Equal access to health care is a matter of justice, Vatican cardinal says

Apr 8, 2021

Ensuring equal access to health care, especially for the less fortunate, can only be achieved through a “renewed moral commitment by the countries with the greatest resources to the countries most in need,” Cardinal Peter Turkson said.

By Junno Arocho Esteves

Cardinals O’Malley, Turkson defend Vatican same-sex blessing ban

Mar 20, 2021

Two Cardinals Wednesday defended a recent Vatican decree that restated the churches stance against the blessing of same-sex couples, by invoking the teachings of the church that the sacrament of marriage is between a man and a woman.

By John Lavenburg

Caritas: Access to vaccine not as equitable as it should be

Feb 5, 2021

Caritas Internationalis called on world leaders to set aside national and political agendas that seek returns on their investments in the COVID-19 vaccine and instead focus on its equitable distribution, especially in poor countries.

By Junno Arocho Esteves

Vatican calls for equitable COVID-19 vaccine distribution

Dec 29, 2020

The Vatican’s coronavirus commission and the Pontifical Academy for Life issued a joint statement calling for a coordinated international effort to ensure the equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines worldwide.

By Junno Arocho Esteves

Pope’s deep-pocket friends may explain sangfroid about money woes

Dec 20, 2020

Does anyone seriously believe that the pope’s new corporate BFFs, with $10.5 trillion in assets at their disposal, couldn’t help cover a $60 million deficit in a pinch?

By John L. Allen Jr.