catholic social teaching

August 07, 2014

Can Culture Be Saved?

There are days when I almost give into despair. When I read stories like this, I think all is lost. Humanity is not worth a bucket of warm spit. Thankfully, good men like Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia beg to differ. Continue Reading...

July 29, 2014

Archbishop Chaput: Pope Francis Reminds Us To Live In Solidarity With The Poor

Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia spoke recently at the Napa Institute on Pope Francis’ view of economics. Archbishop Chaput reminded the audience that the pope was not an economist, but spoke rather as a pastor and theologian. Continue Reading...

July 28, 2014

Samuel Gregg: Catholic Approach To Immigration Avoids Emotional Reactions

In a commentary for the National Catholic Register, Acton’s Director of Research Sam Gregg considers the topic of immigration, specifically the current U.S. border crisis. Gregg views the border crisis through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching, which he says gives us a principled and thoughtful (as opposed to emotional) framework. Continue Reading...

July 15, 2014

Samuel Gregg: What Catholic Social Teaching Doesn’t Know

In the latest edition of First Things, Acton’s Director of Research Sam Gregg discusses how adherence to Catholic social teaching does not require a limited economic viewpoint. In fact, such a limited vision, or blindness as Gregg states in the article’s title, is what holds back development in many parts of the world. Continue Reading...

June 10, 2014

How To End Poverty By Jim Wallis

It is not often that Sojourners president Jim Wallis puts forth ideas that align with those of the Acton Institute. However, in a recent interview, Wallis (touting his new book, Uncommon Good: How the Gospel Brings Hope to a World Divided) said that he recognizes that there are three keys to ending poverty: work and economic activity, innovation, education. Continue Reading...

May 19, 2014

Profit Isn’t Enough: Could Our Economy Benefit From Catholic Social Teaching?

Is a “profit alone” mentality enough for a business or for a nation? If the economy is running well, should we bother to look any deeper, or just leave well enough alone? Continue Reading...

May 02, 2014

Report: International Experts Examine Religious and Economic Freedoms

Zenit, the Catholic news service, published a recap of Acton Institute’s conference, “Faith, State, and the Economy: Perspectives from East and West.” The event, held in Rome on April 29, brought expert speakers from around the world to explore the complex relationship between religious liberty and economic freedom. Continue Reading...

April 24, 2014

Samuel Gregg on the ‘Steady Corrosion of Freedom in America’

Aleteia’s Mirko Testa recently interviewed Samuel Gregg about the state’s role in defending religious liberty, the appropriate response of the Church to the growing welfare state, cronyism, and the upcoming conference hosted by the Istituto Acton: ‘Faith, State, and the Economy: Perspectives from East and West.’ Continue Reading...

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