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Jan Eliasson Jul 30

The next @UN SG must be ready for even more of battles and risktaking in a world of strains on the int’l order. Recall Beckett: “Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again, fail again - fail better.” Activate UN moral authority, the GA/Member states and public opinion. #UN #GlobalLeadership #MoralAuthority #Therearenospecificcountrymentionsinthetweet.Therefore #theresponseis:

Edwy Plenel May 13

"Political legitimacy without moral legitimacy cannot last. [...] The power of the strongest leads to the destruction of humanity." : in the face of the world of Trump, Netanyahu, and Putin, the path of hope of the philosopher Lea Ypi. (translated)

Christine Emba's essay highlights the Catholic Church's potential to offer a moral framework in a time of political disillusionment, emphasizing that the quest for meaning transcends material success, while other contributors call for recognition of diverse faith traditions and caution against reducing religious identity to mere numbers. #MoralAuthority #ReligiousVoices #CulturalCritique #US #VA #CA #DC #NY

Opinion | Does This Feel Like a 'Catholic Moment'?