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MISSION: Forming consciences on the principles of Catholic Social Teaching and supporting initiatives to implement it in society.
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“Consumerism anaesthetizes the heart and makes life depend on what you have.” (Pope Francis) Obsessing over possessions blinds us to what matters. Catholic teaching calls us to moderation and valuing people over things. Read more:
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Consumerism is deadly to a culture. It leads us to "shut out others" (Pope St. Paul VI) and "is a virus that tarnishes faith at its root". (Pope Francis)
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The Common Good “involves an assessment and integration of interests on the basis of a balanced hierarchy of values; ultimately it demands a correct understanding of the dignity and the rights of the person.” #JPII It is our responsibility! Read more: https://t.co/aYhdM4zKWo
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“Trade policies should serve the common good and protect the vulnerable.” (Pope St. Paul VI) Tariffs can help workers and local industries, but justice and human dignity must guide all economic decisions. Read more:
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The Catholic Church does not address tariffs in detail. She recognizes both the benefits of free trade and the right of nations to regulate their economies.
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Every Catholic is called to oppose antisemitism with courage and love. Here are seven practical steps: https://t.co/4l8XcDDODV
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The family is the foundation of society and a reflection of the nature of God. And yet, now more than ever, the family is under attack. Click here to read more: https://t.co/vOzjypepED
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What do we mean when we say workers have rights? Today we’re taking a closer look at Rerum Novarum, the 1891 letter from Pope Leo XIII that changed the way the Church — and the world — understands labor, justice, and the dignity of every person. https://t.co/xmie1XLhg3
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From the beginning, God designed the family, founded on marriage between a man and a woman, to be the place where love becomes life. Yet today, the traditional family faces many cultural, political, and social challenges. Read more here:
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The Synod on Family, called by Pope Francis, reported the "the family, the basic human community, is painfully being weakened". (Synod Report to Pope Francis, 10)
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“Give your money away, shorties.” Billie Eilish’s recent call-out of billionaires echoes what Catholic Social Teaching has preached for decades: profit is good, but only when it serves people, not the other way around. Read more: https://t.co/XZwh8N8kMO
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Consumerism is one of the chief pathologies of our culture. What, then, is the appropriate relation between man and goods? Find out here: https://t.co/cUbgLE1zua
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In the U.S., school choice is an often-debated issue, reflecting deeper tensions about the role of government, parental rights, and the place of faith in education. For Catholics, this debate is not simply political. → https://t.co/0l68kXiM9p
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Catholic social teaching reminds us that freedom is not found in possessions, but in self-mastery and love. The Church calls us to reexamine our lifestyles, to choose simplicity and to seek truth, beauty, and goodness. Read more here:
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Simply, but elegantly put: consumerism is a style of life directed towards “having” rather than “being”. It is a “web of false and superficial gratifications.” (Pope St. John Paul II)
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Catholics have a lot of questions about immigration. Before you comment, read the whole article. Here is how Catholic Social Teaching guides us. → https://t.co/CDjhlHvPN6
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Climate change is real and an important subject in Catholic Social Teaching. Before you comment, read the whole article. Here's our obligation → https://t.co/yheJUZPfyB
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Is climate change a topic for Catholic Social Teaching? Yes! And clearly, the topic is political. So, how do we bridge partisan gaps? Read more here: https://t.co/yheJUZPfyB
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Climate change is a visible sign of a deeper imbalance: When we exploit nature, we often exploit humanity as well. Consumerism and disregard for life erode both our planet and our souls. Read more here:
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Our 'common home' is more than just the natural environment - nor is it the environment in the most danger.
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“We cannot tolerate or turn a blind eye to racism and exclusion in any form”. — Pope Francis Catholic Social Teaching is the antidote to racism. Before you comment, read the whole article: https://t.co/7owVEAZis1
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Democratic socialism isn't going away in the US. What are its pros and cons? Can Catholics subscribe to it? Read more → https://t.co/a3BKa6h6EV
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Are some companies too big? Good question! The Church calls for government AND business to "work together in harmony" to promote the common good. Discover more on our website! → https://t.co/1ZwCebNcYz
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Profit is not inherently wrong. In fact, it can be a sign that a company is meeting real human needs. But at its heart, every business should be a community of persons working together to serve society and promote the common good. Read more here:
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When a firm makes a profit, this means that productive factors have been properly employed and corresponding human needs have been duly satisfied.” (Centesimus Annus, 35)
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Tariffs are causing a lot of trouble. What does Catholic Social Teaching say? Before you comment, read the whole article. → https://t.co/BGNZt2dox9
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