Rerum Novarum was groundbreaking in addressing the struggles of the working class and societal challenges during the Industrial Revolution.
Preferential Option for the Poor Articles
Poverty Quotes from the Church
“[I]t is well known that there are many other forms of poverty, especially in modern society – not only economic but cultural and spiritual poverty as well.” (Pope St. John Paul II, 57)
Helping the Poor
“We need to broaden our perspective…We need to grow in a solidarity which ‘would allow all peoples to become the artisans of their destiny'” (Pope Francis, 190)
Structural poverty is particularly egregious for “those living in conditions opposed to human dignity: those who lack basic rights and needs such as food, water,…
Visit any impoverished town or inner city and it will be clear that material lack is not the key problem.…
By material and economic standards the ten poorest countries are in Africa. Conversely, the ten richest countries are mostly in Europe. But this isn't the…
Poverty is not just material. It is also moral and spiritual. Poverty is an affront to human dignity, and so the Church has always taught…
Capitalism has proven to be the greatest poverty relief program the world has ever known, but Pope Francis echoes that there this is no reason…
“[T]hose oppressed by poverty are the object of a preferential love on the part of the Church which, since her origin…has not ceased to work…
List of ‘What is CST’ Articles
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 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
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
Top Pope St. John XXIII Quotes by CAPP-USA
The Role of Laity According to Vatican II Part 1 by CAPP-USA
The Role of Laity According to Vatican II Part 2 by CAPP-USA
Quotes about Justice by CAPP-USA
Quotes about Truth by CAPP-USA
Quotes about Freedom by CAPP-USA
Catholic Quotes about the Church’s Social Teaching? by CAPP-USA
Bible Quotes that Establish Catholic Social Teaching by CAPP-USA
Social Justice Quotes from Catholic Social Teaching by CAPP-USA
God Quotes from Catholic Social Teaching by CAPP-USA
