Development Aid in Poor Countries

Providing assistance and development aid to poor countries has long been a concern of the Church. This two-page fact sheet defines types of short-term and long-term aid to poor countries and explains...
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World Day of Peace 2005 Message Addresses Poverty

In his January 1, 2005 World Day of Peace Message, Pope John Paul II focused on several main topics, including nonviolence, global citizenship, the common good, sharing the world's resources, the...
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December 5, 2004 - Church Promotes Human Rights in Ukraine

Prayer for Those in Poverty

Computer Workers Game

This Computer Workers Game, which focuses on the rights of workers in the computer industry, was reproduced from the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD)'s Fairground magazine.

Prayer for Conflicts around the World

From Sudan to Kashmir to Colombia to Chechyna, this litany prays for victims of conflicts around the world - and that we might be peacemakers and justice seekers in working for their resolution.

Reflections from Thomas Merton on Gandhi's Witness

This reflection, adapted from the book, Seeds of Destruction, includes Thomas Merton's thoughts and reflections on Gandhi's life and witness.

Reflection on Privileges

Jim McGinnis, of the Institute for Peace and Justice, reflects privileges and consumption.

Poverty and Nutrition

Those who are poor often do not have the option of buying healthy and nutritious foods. Instead, they often rely on cheaper, high calorie foods that maximize calorie intake for each dollar spent....
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November 27, 2004 - The Need for Interreligious Dialogue in Catholic Education

November 29, 2004 - Fair Housing Still a Challenge for U.S. Minorities