Tag: morality
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Principles of Catholic Social Teaching
A post by Julie Rubio on the Catholic Moral Theology blog picks up on Pope Leo’s discussion of the principles of Catholic social teaching in Magnifica Humanitas. The post notes that different sources offer different lists of principles but that the Pope has presented a structure in which “human dignity and rights are now understood…
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Another view on Just War Theory
This piece by Michael Wee makes a strong case for moving beyond just war theory. Modern warfare uses technologies that deliver devastating force at distance making it difficult or impossible to limit the effects to combatants. Civilian populations and the environment suffer damage that may have effects for generations and it is difficult to see…
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Silicon Valley priest: Encyclical gives new impetus to Church–Big Tech dialogue
Fr. McGuire writes that as Church, we certainly do not agree on everything, but that it is essential that we follow Pope Francis’ idea of synod: listening, encountering, and working with people. He believes that the dialogue has been able to have with the Tech community in Silicon Valley has been very fruitful. That dialogue…
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Webinar: Pope Leo and Just War Theory
When: Thursday, 11 June at 7 pmWhere: Zoom, details by registration Pope Leo XIV and Just War Theory in the Catholic Tradition How should Catholics think about war, peace, and moral responsibility in an age of global conflict and human suffering? This webinar will explore Pope Leo’s contribution to Catholic social thought and the development…
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More thoughts about war
Pope Leo has been a critic of the USA-Israel war on Iran. The article linked here shows how he stands firmly in the tradition of Popes over the past 50 years.
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Just war?
Catholics in the USA could be forgiven if they are confused by the apparent conflict between their President and ‘their’ Pope. It must be especially troubling for the more conservative among them. Over recent decades they stood firmly behind two conservative Popes, John Paul II and Benedict, but found Francis sufficiently confronting that many rejected…