Articles on this issue "Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church"
The number of refugees rose in 2006 for the first time since 2002, according to data published June 19 by the United Nations. The information came in the "2006 Global Trends" report, from the …
read moreConfrontations over globalization no longer make headlines, but many concerns remain over the future of the world economy. In past months the question of growing economic inequality has come …
read moreThe path opened by Benedict XVI's sermon May 13 in Brazil "has born its first fruits," says a Vatican spokesman, commenting on the recent general conference of Latin American bishops. "We say …
read moreHere is the pastoral message issued by the Canadian bishops' conference on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the foundation of the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and …
read moreWorkers are the most precious resource of any business, explained Benedict XVI to young entrepreneurs. The Pope met with young people from Confindustria, the General Confederation of Italian …
read morePeople are fundamentally more valuable than all the social structures to which they belong, says Benedict XVI. The Pope said this today when receiving in audience the new ambassador of East …
read moreBeyond mere policy, Catholic social doctrine seeks to clarify the proper order and harmony among societies, says a Catholic author and professor. Russell Hittinger, the William K. Warren …
read moreBy putting Africa in the forefront of international politics, Benedict XVI offers hope "for a more equitable world," said the director of the Vatican Television Center. Jesuit Father Federico …
read moreHere is the lecture presented April 21 by Archbishop Charles Chaput of Denver at the conference "Promoting and Protecting the Common Good." The conference was held at St. Charles Borromeo …
read moreHere is the Vatican translation of the address Benedict XVI gave March 31 to the directors and members of an Italian association of artisans. * * * ADDRESS OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI TO THE …
read moreA key point of Pope Paul VI's social encyclical, "Populorum Progressio," emphasized that the measure of human progress cannot be limited to just the material or technological. So observes …
read moreThe John Paul II Center for Catholic Social Thought has opened in Thailand. Cardinal Renato Martino, president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, gave the address at the …
read moreCenters for research, study and formation in the Church's social doctrine will open in Asia as the fruit of the continental conference held there last week, the Vatican announced. The …
read moreThe Vatican has convoked a conference in Asia to spread the social doctrine of the Church. The initiative is being promoted by the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, the Federation of …
read moreThe Cardinal Van Thuân International Observatory is offering readers easy access to a number of Benedict XVI's addresses on life and the family, delivered during 2006. Bishop Giampaolo …
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