A 2021 report from the Springtide Research Institute said 74% of Catholics age 13 to 25 identified environmental causes as something that they are concerned about or that they care about.
Young adult Catholics discuss need to promote climate change efforts
Australian bishops to voters: Remember the most vulnerable
In a pre-election statement, Australian bishops did not endorse any political platform, but said voters should consider candidates who might prioritize people who need palliative care, those in low-paying and insecure jobs, First Nations peoples, asylum-seekers and refugees.
Some Catholics stress need for dialogue with Black Lives Matter movement
The movement’s title is an attempt to drive home a message that Blacks still face unequal treatment in the United States, particularly with some police officers.
Church’s outreach to refugees follows Jesus’ example, says USCCB committee
“Some may question why and how the church supports refugees and migrants, regardless of race, creed or color, but the simple truth is that Christ identifies with those in need,” the committee said.
Catholic social teaching can bring light to a darkened world, author says
Rowlands writes about how Catholic social teaching is not just about promoting social justice, but about living as Christians in the world.
Economic theory comes to life in book on Catholic social thought
“‘Cathonomics’ deserves to be included in the reading list for any course of study related to Catholic social teaching at every level from college, high school and parish discussion groups.”
Bishop Kettler: Temporary COVID protocols will protect people, health systems
“We are a Church that understands the significance of sacrifice, and so I’m asking you to make some additional sacrifices for the good of our communities and our people.”
Panelists urge Catholics to discuss death penalty at parish level
During an online panel about the death penalty Oct. 19, panelists stressed how capital punishment goes against church teaching, and they also urged the nearly 500 participants to promote this discussion at their own parishes by tapping into available resources.