Rerum Novarum was groundbreaking in addressing the struggles of the working class and societal challenges during the Industrial Revolution.
Government and Politics Articles
Democracy Quotes that Will Make You Think
Democracy is “the most effective historical instrument for ensuring its own future in a way befitting to human beings.” (Pope Benedict XVI)
Quotes about Government
“Democracy succeeds only to the extent that it is based on truth and a correct understanding of the human person.” (Pope Benedict XVI)
The Church teaches that a government must protect the family. But the Church is also very clear on the State's limits.…
“Catholic politicians and legislators...must...introduce and support laws inspired by values grounded in human nature.” (Pope Benedict XVI, 231)…
There are so many great quotes from Pope Benedict XVI, but these are 10 quotes, focused on politics, that we find especially profound!…
While inflation hurts us all, it is especially hard for the poor whose incomes fail to keep up with rising prices.…
A friend said, “Catholic Social Teaching is just the Church’s way of pushing socialism on us.” I hear this often.…
We can either continue on the current path of what some argue is amoral wealth generation in a dehumanizing market society, or we can build…
Pope St. John Paul II identifies the role of the state as regards economic activity. Well, the State must guarantee individual freedom, guarantee private property…
The sole reason for the existence of governments is to promote the Common Good.…
A spirited political debate is taking shape around the world. The issue is whether wealth redistribution or wealth creation should be the more important consideration…
Catholic social teaching places economic freedom parallel to political freedom. …
