It seems to me that any discussion on Catholic social teaching must begin with three presuppositions or first principles. They are that human beings are created in the image of God, that we are social ...

Catholic social teaching is proverbially considered the church's "best kept secret." Why is that? And what can be done about it? These are among the questions that will be addressed in the next couple ...

‘The teaching and spreading of her social doctrine,’ says Pope St. John Paul II, ‘are part of the Church’s evangelizing mission.’ Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) arrives to a meeting with Senate Republicans ...

I have already undertaken two columns on the U.S. bishops' national synthesis of synodal reports, the first praising the synthesis for its candor and comprehensiveness, and the other focusing on the ...

President Donald Trump stands before British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrives at the White House, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, the Trump ...

When it comes to Catholic social teaching it is fairly easy to find books on individual topics. In this volume, which is a third, edition, Kevin E. McKenna gives concise explanations on every aspect ...

Pope Leo XIV’s May 25 encyclical letter Magnifica Humanitas tells the world it is about “Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence,” but some of its most interesting and ...

There are many issues facing voters in each of the coming elections. On every one of these issues, Catholic social teaching can cast light.

With its focus on see, discern, and act, Catholic Social Teaching (CST) brings together the letters and encouragements of popes since 1891 in a format that will appeal to all those looking for an ...

CWN Editor's Note: Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Secretary of State of His Holiness, sent a message in Pope Leo’s name to participants in a conference on Catholic social thought and peacebuilding in ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — Ben Gustafson has worked at the Jeep assembly plant here for nearly seven years, but he hasn’t had a raise in three years, nor does he know if he ever will be offered a full-time ...