Drugs, Demilitarization and Poverty in Colombia

From 2000 to 2005, the U.S. has provided $4.5 billion to Colombia for anti-drug and military purposes. Much money has been directed toward "Plan Colombia," which involves fumigation of coca...

Another World is Possible

Deepening globalization is a phenomenon of our age. In this presentation Maria Riley looks at several different dimensions of globalization, its history, its driving forces, how it is playing out...

Service, Part 7: Understanding Justice

This resource is seventh in the Service and Justice series, to help groups connect their service activities to social justice issues and root causes. To access the other resources in the series, go...

Standing on the Side of Justice: Reflection for the Anniversary of Economic Justice for All (2006)

2006 was the twentieth anniversary of the U.S. Catholic Bishops' document, Economic Justice for All, which was written in 1986. The Bishops then asked important questions about the economy and...

Journey to Justice with Pope John Paul II

Pope John Paul II is a beloved figure to many Catholics and reflecting on how his journeys around the world revealed his deep commitment to CST is a positive way to introduce these teachings to...
Lesson Plan

Looking at Root Causes: Why do Immigrants Come to the U.S.?

There are 60 countries in today's world that are poorer than they were 30 years ago. A fifth of the world's population (1.2 billion people) lives on less than $1 per day and almost half the world's...
Quiz

Quiz: How Much do you Know about Sub-Saharan Africa?

The two most recent popes have both celebrated Africa's rich culture and called the international community to action regarding atrocities there. How much do you know about sub-Saharan Africa? Find...

The Virtue of Restraint: Is There Such a Thing as Too Much Choice?

This article is a reflection on American consumerism.

Pope John Paul II's Message for World Communication Day 2002

The Pope reflects on the positive and negative aspects of the Internet.

Human Dignity and Health Care Coverage in the U.S.

This fact sheet focuses on the health care crisis in the U.S. It can be used for Cover the Uninsured Week or at any other time.