Catholic Social Teaching

Care for the Poor

Rooted in love for God, charity is expressed by Catholics who show mercy toward those who cannot support themselves and must depend on help...

Immigrants and Refugees

A considerable number of refugees and immigrants to America are Catholic. The Church teaches that Catholics should treat strangers just as they would treat...

Spiritual Works of Mercy

Mercy is responding to the suffering of another through acts of love. Jesus spoke of God the Father doing good for even the ungrateful...

Corporal Works of Mercy

The spiritual and corporal works of mercy are ways to live out Jesus’ commmandment to love our neighbors as ourselves. Mercy is showing love...

Martin Luther King, Jr.

As a Baptist Minister, his Christian beliefs informed and inspired the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He preached of unity and love to...

Racism

Racism is an evil that pits groups against each other by assuming that one is superior because of race. But the Church teaches that...

Catholic Social Teaching reflects the love and justice that God desires, evident in the Mosaic Law and writings of the Old Testament prophets. In...