via Vatican News: Citing the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the Pope says “the goods of creation are destined for the whole human race”; and this “universal destination of goods remains primordial, even if the promotion of the common good requires respect for the right to private property and its exercise.” In a world where… Read More Pope Francis on the Universal Destination of Goods, Possessions, and Real Freedom

via AP: Pope Francis has affirmed that access to clean water is a human right and that it’s “enormously shameful” that millions of people get sick and die each year for lack of it. In a message to a water management conference Thursday, Francis lamented that war, corruption and financial interests often get in the… Read More Pope Francis: Access to Clean Water is a Human Right

Nichole Flores was a keynote speaker at this year’s Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice. She spoke about migration, solidarity, justice, and the common good through the prism of family, and she encouraged listeners to make justice their habit. You can watch the full speech here:

via Vatican News: The Pope went on to note that there are still anti-Semitic attitudes in society today: “As I have often repeated, a Christian cannot be an anti-Semite; we share the same roots. It would be a contradiction of faith and life. Rather, we are called to commit ourselves to ensure anti-Semitism is banned… Read More Pope Francis: A Christian Cannot Be an Anti-Semite

Christopher White writes: As President Donald Trump prepares to send 5,200 troops to Mexican border to block some 4,000 Central American asylum-seekers, Catholic leaders are urging governments to address the underlying causes of migration while reminding people that seeking asylum is not a crime. A joint statement on Monday from the heads of the major… Read More Catholic Leaders: Seeking Asylum is Not a Crime

Millennial writer Meghan Clark writes: A just law is one that upholds human dignity and is directed at the common good. For St. Augustine and Thomas Aquinas, laws that fail to do so are unjust and improper. An unjust law is not binding upon Christian consciences. Movements for justice often invoke this basic Christian tradition… Read More Why ‘Obey the Law’ is an Inadequate Response from Christians on Migration