Catholic Social Teaching
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As welfare reform turns 20, Catholics discuss its legacy
Welfare reform was one of the biggest United States legislative events of the 1990s, but after 20 years what is... Read more
In Malawi, Catholic leaders aim to help corporations be responsible
Amid Malawi’s booming industry in mineral extraction, the country’s Catholic bishops and NGO partners hope corporations will help the wider... Read more
WYD pilgrims to receive a social doctrine app from the Pope
Pope Francis has established a tech-savvy track record as Pope, and now in addition to breaking records on Instagram and... Read more
Generate new models of economic progress, Pope urges business leaders
Economic worldviews based only on material well-being cannot contribute to dignified labor and new models of economic progress are needed,... Read more
Labor Day the Catholic way: help young workers and struggling families
The need for decent work at a living wage – one which can support a family – was a key... Read more
They lived Christianity: Italy's saints of social action
Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Turin is an opportunity to reflect on the outstanding group of saints whose lives embodied... Read more
Pope puts family at the center of social justice
In an audience with the Confederazione Cooperative Italiane (confederation of Italian co-operatives) Pope Francis called for the “globalization of solidarity” which... Read more
The Pope sides with the Gospel, not political ideologies
Pope Francis has said he aims to express the social doctrine of the Church, not the views of partisan political... Read more
Lives of the saints model Catholic social teaching in new book
Dignity of the human person, solidarity and care for creation are just a few topics author Brandon Vogt discusses in... Read more
Students inspired by John Paul II to revitalize college town
A group of college classmates have set out on a mission to revamp their university town in Ohio after learning... Read more
Experts in business, economy, consider Popes' call to solidarity
Business leaders, economic analysts and theologians gathered at the Vatican this week to consider, in light of Catholic social teaching,... Read more
Cardinal encourages business schools to form principled leaders
Cardinal Peter Turkson has encouraged business school faculty to teach their students about the Church's social teaching and to form... Read more
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
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