Date(s): Tuesday, Nov. 10 (upcoming dates and topics below)
Start Time: 7 p.m.
End Time: 8:30 p.m.
Location: Cathedral of St. Paul, St. Paul
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Rather than a thematic series, this autumn the Cathedral is pleased to present the following individual talks on timely subjects. Unlike previous years, please note that these talks will be given on various nights of the week.
“Is there such a thing as a ‘just war’?” – Presented by Dr. Robert Kennedy
In the Catholic view, war is always a tragedy but sometimes engaging in war is necessary to defend a nation, to preserve the common good, and to defeat injustice. The Catholic “Just War” tradition is a robust analysis of the morality of going to war and of military conduct in the context of war. This presentation will present some of the basic principles of the tradition and reflect on some of the challenges facing the modern world. Dr. Kennedy is a professor of Catholic Studies at the University of St. Thomas.
Upcoming talks:
- Thursday, Nov. 19: “Insights into Pope Leo XIV from his friends” – Presented by John and Polly Snider
In 1980, a Lutheran seminarian and a Catholic seminarian met in Minneapolis while participating in a hospital chaplaincy program. For over 45 years their friendship has endured. Recently retired Lutheran pastor Reverend John Snider and his wife Polly will reflect on the man they know as “Bob Prevost” whom the world now calls “Pope Leo XIV.” Fr. Richard Kunst of Duluth will also display some papal artifacts relating to the current Holy Father.
