May 14, 2003 Poverty: A Major Enemy of Peace

Activity

Caucus on Race, Poverty, and Globalization

May 7, 2003 - 82 Countries, 1 in 4 Nations, Classified as Food-Deficient

Quadragesimo Anno, The Reconstruction of the Social Order

This resource looks at Quadragesimo Anno, (The Reconstruction of the Social Order) an encyclical of Pope Pius XI. Included is an overview of the document, historical notes, an outline of the document...
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Fact Sheet & Handout

Mater et Magistra, Christianity and Social Progress

This resource looks at Mater et Magistra (Christianity and Social Progress), an encyclical of Pope John XXIII. Included is an overview of the document, historical notes, an outline of the document...
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Fact Sheet & Handout

Women and the Prison System

This three-page resource provides an introduction to the topic of women and the prison system, a case study, discussion questions, and a prayer.  
Prayer

Prayer to Mary, Mother of Sorrows, Mother of Us All

Prayer

Who Am I? A Prayer for all Women

May 2, 2003 - Congress Passes Clean Diamond Trade Act

Prayer

Prayer for Women Everywhere

This prayer recalls the female leaders in Scripture and asks them to guide all women to find strength in each other to build a world of justice and peace.  
Fact Sheet & Handout

Work as Key to the Social Question

In mid September 2001, The Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace held a conference on the theme of "Work as Key to the Social Question: The Great Social and Economic Transformations and the...
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Reflection

Rerum Novarum, The Condition of Labor

This resource looks at Rerum Novarum (The Condition of Labor), an encyclical of Pope Leo XIII. Included is an overview of the document, historical notes, an outline of the document and discussion...
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