Street Children

This fact sheet describes the situation of the millions of children around the world who are called "street children." The resource is based on the New Internationalist magazine's April...
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Social Security Reform from a Catholic Social Teaching Perspective

This two-page resource provides an overview of the Catholic Social Teaching perspective on social security and highlights the U.S. Catholic Bishops' key criteria by which reform proposals should be...
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Mothers at Risk and in Need

Compared to other developed countries, the U.S. lags behind in providing assistance to mothers in terms of child care, maternity leave, or financial support for poor families.

Maternal Health in Afghanistan and Iraq

Because of war and its effects on infrastructure, maternal health in Iraq and Afghanistan have declined significantly.

Justice and the Media

This fact sheet on "Justice and the Media" illustrates cases of human rights abuses against the press and media in different countries. Use it for May 3 - Freedom of the Press Day - or on...
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Pope John Paul II on Poverty and Debt

This two-page handout/bulletin insert overviews John Paul II's concerns about debt of poor countries and the problem of hunger in the world.

Debt and the Environment

The Jubilee USA Network is concerned about effects on the environment of projects and programs sponsored by the World Bank and IMF.

Ecological Debt

There is a grave disparity between the amount of natural resources used by the North and South. This two-pager details the situation.

Pope John Paul II on Solidarity

In Sollicitudo Rei Socialis (The Social Concerns of the Church), 1987, Pope John Paul II promoted a vision of a world united by the solidarity of all humanity. This one-page resource highlights...
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Prayer Service for Debt Forgiveness

John Paul II and the U.S. Bishops have continuously advocated for debt relief for the poorest nations in recent years. This prayer service promotes debt forgiveness.

Pope John Paul II on Peace

During his time as Pope, John Paul II continuously spoke about development, solidarity, and the common good as essential elements to world peace. This one-page resource reflects on these themes as...
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