As the recovery and reconstruction of Haiti continue, learn more about the structural causes of poverty that have added to the magnitude of this disaster. This interactive PowerPoint looks at th...more
"Avatar" is one of the top-grossing box office hits of all time, and while there are remarkable special effects to behold, there are also some great CST themes and discussions to be explored through t...more
Brian Corbin from the Diocese of Youngstown offers an analysis on Pope Benedict's treatment of labor in the newest encyclical, "Caritas in Veritate." This timely two-page resource is a great resource...more
Made in L.A. is an Emmy award-winning feature documentary (70 min) that follows the remarkable story of three Latina immigrants working in Los Angeles garment sweatshops as they embark on a three-yea...more
Pope Benedict’s encyclical, Caritas in Veritate (Love in Truth) is an anniversary document marking the 40th anniversary of Populorum Progressio issued by Pope Paul VI in 1967. Benedict notes, “In...more
Caritas in Veritate addresses the social themes vital to the well-being of humanity and reminds us that authentic renewal of both individuals and society requires living by Christ’s truth in love. ...more
Test your knowledge on the the key issues of the economic crisis. This interactive quiz is a great springboard into a discussion of root causes and the intersection of forces that need to be address...more
We have ignored our Christian values, O Lord,
And have not only given in to greed, the lure of money,
and the relentless pursuit of self interest,
But we have praised and worshipped these vices as...more
Justice for the Poor in a Land of Plenty
Domestic poverty is an obstacle to social justice and human flourishing. A new book on the subject explores why concern for the poor is an issue of social ju...more
Ending Poverty in Our Time. The Millennium Development Goals consist of eight key targets set by world leaders to address and eliminate poverty by 2015. World leaders just met to assess their progr...more
