The Common Good Articles

The 2025 Government Shutdown

We are witnessing the breakdown caused by an “increasingly stark disagreement between Democrats and Republicans…about more than just politics and policies.”

A Laudato Si Summary
Laudato Si’ is an appeal for humanity to recognize and embrace God’s vision for the earth and recognize our interconnectedness.…
Pope Leo XIII was integral to Catholic social teaching origins and addressing socialism.
A Rerum Novarum Summary
Rerum Novarum was groundbreaking in addressing the struggles of the working class and societal challenges during the Industrial Revolution.…
Who is My Neighbor?
Our neighbors do not solely include our family, close friends, or those who live next door. ALL are our neighbors. …
What is a Union and What does the Church Teach?
The right to form unions is firmly rooted in Catholic social teaching — with even their historical antecedents confirmed. However, there are conditions.…
Tariffs and the Common Good
The Catholic Church does not address tariffs in detail. She recognizes both the benefits of free trade and the right of nations to regulate their…
Gun Control and Self-Defense
The Catholic Church does not have an official, comprehensive teaching on gun control, but she does on issues like human dignity, the common good and…

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