Tag: Social Justice

How the Church’s Both/And Approach Can Close the Opportunity Gap and Reduce Poverty

When it comes to politics, our society is often divided between those who emphasize personal responsibility and those who emphasize our social responsibilities. The former often focus on the cultural factors that tear families apart, while the latter highlight the economic threats faced by families. Within the Church these divisions are seen in the rivalry… Read More How the Church’s Both/And Approach Can Close the Opportunity Gap and Reduce Poverty

August 13, 2015August 13, 2015 Robert Christian

Statement of the National Black Catholic Congress on the Civil Unrest in Baltimore

The National Black Catholic Congress has released a statement on the civil unrest in Baltimore: The recent events in Baltimore, Maryland, along with those in Ferguson, Missouri and other communities in our nation, lead us to reaffirm our position as African American Catholics on the inviolate value of the Life and Dignity of every Human… Read More Statement of the National Black Catholic Congress on the Civil Unrest in Baltimore

May 3, 2015June 10, 2020 Millennial

Key Quotes from Pope Francis’ First Speech in the Philippines

Check out these highlights from Pope Francis’ speech: “This visit is meant to express my closeness to our brothers and sisters who endured the suffering, loss and devastation caused by Typhoon Yolanda. Together with many people throughout the world, I have admired the heroic strength, faith and resilience demonstrated by so many Filipinos in the… Read More Key Quotes from Pope Francis’ First Speech in the Philippines

January 16, 2015 Millennial

Grounding social justice in our common humanity

America is running an excerpt from Millennial writer Meghan Clark’s book The Vision of Catholic Social Thought: The Virtue of Solidarity and the Praxis of Human Rights. She writes: Common humanity must be the starting point understood through radical interdependence. Catholic social thought offers an understanding of human persons in community in which human dignity… Read More Grounding social justice in our common humanity

December 30, 2014January 4, 2015 Millennial

Pope Encourages Integral Development, Solidarity, and Economic Redistribution by the State

Pope Francis met with a number of representatives from the United Nations today, including UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. Here are some of the key points he made in his address to the UN delegation. Pope Francis explained how future development goals should reflect a commitment to integral development: Future Sustainable Development Goals must therefore… Read More Pope Encourages Integral Development, Solidarity, and Economic Redistribution by the State

May 9, 2014 Millennial

Fighting Injustice: Profiles from the Time 100

In this year’s Time 100, Pope Francis, “a moral leader in word and deed,” is profiled by President Barack Obama. Our Millennial of the Year, Malala Yousafzai, is also profiled: In the face of oppression and bitter injustice, she demands education and opportunity. In the face of violence from the hands of cowards, she refuses… Read More Fighting Injustice: Profiles from the Time 100

May 8, 2014May 8, 2014 Sarah Christian

Quote of the Day

Pope Francis: “None of us can think we are exempt from concern for the poor and for social justice.”

April 26, 2014 Millennial

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