Serving Others with Joy
Carlos Villagómez, of Maryknoll’s young adult empowerment communities, finds meaning in inviting Microsoft coworkers to join him in volunteering.
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Tag: Catholic social teaching
A New Book Explores Pope Francis’ Social Teaching
Expanding Catholic social teaching under Pope Francis challenges the idea that Church teaching never changes.
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Catholic Social Teaching Can Bridge Divisions in Society, Miami Archbishop Says
Catholic social teaching can help address “the challenges of enduring racism, growing...
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Pope Francis: True Change Requires Input of Everyone, Not Just the Powerful
In his weekly audience, pontiff says “overcoming a crisis means changing.” By Carol Glatz,...
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Creation Must be Protected, Not Exploited, Pope Says
Continuing his series of talks on “healing the world,” the pope reflected on the theme of “caring for the common home and contemplative attitude.”
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Common Good, Not Greed, Must Motivate Search for Vaccine, Pope Says
The common good—and not political or economic gain—should be at the heart of the race to find a vaccine for COVID-19, Pope Francis said.
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Solidarity Is the Antidote to Selfishness, Exploitation, Pope Says
“A solidarity guided by faith enables us to translate the love of God in our globalized culture … but by interweaving communities and sustaining processes of growth that are truly human and solid,” he said.
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With millions deprived of basic needs, Christians must act, pope says
During his general audience, Pope Francis spoke of stewardship and the universal destination of...
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Making the poor a priority isn’t political, it’s the Gospel, pope says
A preferential option for the poor is “key criterion of Christian authenticity.” By Carol...
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Vatican Listens to ‘Cry of Poor, Cry of the Earth’ During Pandemic
In addition to focusing on environmental destruction, Christians should listen to the poor risking...
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Many Faces of Mission in Chicago
Mission in Chicago means taking up the ministryof Jesus Christ in a variety of ways When asked...
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