Catholic Social Teaching
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Labor upholds human dignity, Pope says
Pope Francis addressed the central role of employment in realizing human dignity during a special audience with steelworkers and residents... Read more
New app promotes Catholic social teaching
A new iPhone and iPad application from a Washington, D.C., think tank aims to spread Catholic social teaching through Church... Read more
Doctor warns of 'utilitarian' anthropology in care of elderly
During a conference for health care workers, a Swiss doctor spoke of the world’s increasing elderly population, noting the importance... Read more
Spanish priest warns against ignorance of Church social teaching
The Church’s social doctrine is central for the life of the faithful, said a Spanish priest, and widespread ignorance of... Read more
In tough times, Catholics of Detroit provide 'voice of hope'
In the wake of Detroit’s decision to file for bankruptcy, Catholics in the city are using a variety of venues... Read more
Bishop calls for social action to address migrants’ challenges
Bishop David O'Connell has issued a pastoral statement challenging Catholics to reach across partisan boundaries to pray and act for... Read more
Be not afraid of immigrants, Archbishop Gomez encourages
In a new book marking Independence Day, the archbishop of Los Angeles addresses immigration reform in the context of the... Read more
Migrants on Mexico's border face 'nightmares,' priest says
Harsh conditions and persecution confront migrants in Mexico, many of whom have been deported from the U.S., according to a... Read more
US bishops praise immigration bill's advance in senate
The U.S. bishops welcomed a U.S. Senate committee's passage of a major immigration bill as an “important step,” urging the... Read more
Study shows undocumented immigrants largely Christian
A new study says that undocumented immigrants to the U.S. tend to be more Christian than the general population, while... Read more
Bangladesh tragedy sparks call for retail accountability
After the collapse of a garment factory in Bangladesh which killed at least 1,127 workers, demands for better oversight from... Read more
Catholics see two sides to Michigan's new union limits
Catholic commentators have weighed in on both sides of the controversial “right to work” labor bill in the longtime union... Read more
Commentators say pro-Obama Catholics misrepresent record
The Catholic commentators Deacon Keith Fournier and Deal Hudson, in their new column to run daily through the upcoming elections,... Read more
Use Labor Day to remember Catholic social doctrine, priest says
A Catholic priest involved in labor advocacy says that Labor Day is a time to reflect on Catholic teaching about... Read more
