Catholic Social Teaching Articles

Two men speak together at a conference at the Vatican, which is the main source for Catholic social teaching resources and articles

Since its founding in 1993 by Pope St. John Paul II, Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice has sought to promote the knowledge and practice of Catholic social teaching.

Here in the United States, the need for the glorious treasure that is the Church’s social teaching and the remedies contained therein is desperate. CAPP-USA seeks to make the Church’s abundant wisdom accessible by writing specifically about how these remedies apply to the issues and underlying pathologies threatening our country.

Beginning with the three principles (human dignity, solidarity, subsidiarity), and in pursuit of the common good, CAPP-USA tackles the structures of our society, the major themes of this rich social doctrine, and applies the insights of scholars, prelates, and lay faithful to the challenges of modern America.

Full List

Catholic Social Teaching: The Principles

Articles pertaining to the three principles of Catholic social teaching: human dignity, solidarity, and subsidiarity

What is Catholic Social Teaching?

The Origin and Rich History of Catholic Social Teaching by CAPP-USA

Pope St. John Paul the Great’s Centesimus Annus: A Groundbreaking Encyclical by CAPP-USA

Why Are There 3 Key Principles of Catholic Social Teaching? by CAPP-USA

Definitions of Catholic Social Teaching, Charity, and Social Justice by CAPP-USA

10 Questions About Catholic Social Teaching by CAPP-USA

Catholic Social Teaching vs. Secular Social Theory by CAPP-USA

What is the Church’s Role in Catholic Social Teaching? by CAPP-USA

The New Evangelization by CAPP-USA

Catholic Social Teaching is not Liberal or Conservative by CAPP-USA

What is Charity? by CAPP-USA

What is Social Justice? by CAPP-USA

Charity vs. Justice? by CAPP-USA

The Role of Laity in Catholic Social Teaching – Part 1 by CAPP-USA

The Role of Laity in Catholic Social Teaching – Part 2 by CAPP-USA

The Role of Laity in Catholic Social Teaching – Part 3 by CAPP-USA

The Role of Laity in Catholic Social Teaching – Part 4 by CAPP-USA

The Role of Laity: St. John Paul II’s Final Message by CAPP-USA

Practicing Catholic Social Teaching is Personal and Spiritual by CAPP-USA

Caritas in Veritate Summary – Part 1 by CAPP-USA

Caritas in Veritate Summary – Part 2 by CAPP-USA

Caritas in Veritate Summary – Part 3 by CAPP-USA

Caritas in Veritate Summary – Part 4 by CAPP-USA

Caritas in Veritate Summary – Part 5 by CAPP-USA

Address to CAPP by His Eminence Pietro Cardinal Parolin

Cardinal Parolin Address Summary: Catholic Social Teaching and Youth by CAPP-USA

The Digital Space: Address to CAPP by His Eminence Pietro Cardinal Parolin

Are There 7 Themes of Catholic Social Teaching? by CAPP-USA

How to be a Real Social Justice Warrior? by CAPP-USA

Social Justice Issues and CST by CAPP-USA

What is Christian Humanism? by CAPP-USA

The Principles of Catholic Social Teaching: Solidarity

The Principles of Catholic Social Teaching: Subsidiarity

The Principles of Catholic Social Teaching: The Relationship Between Solidarity & Subsidiarity

Major Themes of Catholic Social Teaching

Catholic Social Teaching on the Structures of Society

Catholic social teaching articles tackle the structures of our society; economics, politics, and most importantly culture.

Catholic Social Teaching & Pathologies

A man in a smoky bar drinking alcohol representing the dangers or pathologies in our society eating away at culture

Catholic Social Teaching on Contemporary Issues

A woman shouts through a megaphone during a protest. Contemporary issues in our country need the Church's teachings.

Catholic Social Teaching and Healthcare

Catholic Social Teaching and Inflation

Rest in Peace Pope Benedict XVI

Purpose

Pope St. John Paul II established CAPP —
“to promote and defend the knowledge and the practice of the Church’s social doctrine.

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