"Preferential option for the poor is at the centre of the Gospel"
In his 19 August general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the Church's social teaching.
"Harmony is service"
In his 12 August general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the Church's social teaching, stressing the dignity of the human person created in God's image.
"Jesus brings both physical and spiritual healing"
On Wednesday August 5, Pope Francis began a new cycle of catechesis on the Church's social doctrine.
"They shared everything they had"
In his August 21 general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the Acts of the Apostles, focusing on the topic of solidarity.
IESE and the Social Role of a Business
“A business is a community of people that serves other people within a society of people." An address given by Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz at a conference entitled “The Company and its Social Responsibilities,” marking IESE's 60th anniversary.
"The goods of creation are destined for the whole human race"
Pope Francis spoke about the teaching in the Catechism of the Catholic Church regarding the "universal destination of goods" in his Wednesday November 7 general audience.
Message for First World Day of the Poor
Message of Pope Francis for the First World Day of the Poor on Sunday November 19.
LAUDATO SI’ – On Care For Our Common Home
Some extracts from Pope Francis' second encyclical LAUDATO SI’, with link to entire text on Vatican website in several formats.
"The Joy of the Gospel"
In his first Apostolic Exhortation, "Evangelii Gaudium," Pope Francis challenges all Catholics to share the message of the Gospel with joy and mercy. With link to Zenit article by Michael Pakaluk on how to read "The Joy of the Gospel."