Rerum Novarum was groundbreaking in addressing the struggles of the working class and societal challenges during the Industrial Revolution.
Universal Destination of Goods Articles
Catholic Quotes about the Church’s Social Teaching
“The social message of the gospel must not be considered a theory, but above all else a basis and motivation for action.” (Pope St. John Paul II, 57)
Cardinal Tomasi’s Address to CAPP, December 2021
Vatican II approach: “To see (to study the facts); To judge (to apply moral, theological, and spiritual perspective); And to act (to take those tangible steps to resolve the issue at hand).”
YES – there is a right to private property…AND – human nature can lead to the distortion of that right. The right to private property…
Catholic social teaching seeks to apply the essence of Christian moral principles to life in society. It is not an economic or political program, but…
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…
