Catholic social teaching

Catholic doctrines on matters of human dignity and common good in society

Commentary Culture Culture & Society
Aug 13 2026
A Better Way to Think About the Common Good
By Andy Smarick Read More
Commentary Governance Religion
Apr 27 2026
Faith Should Form Our Political Beliefs, Not Justify Them
By Andy Smarick Read More
Commentary Governance Religion
Sep 03 2025
When the State Becomes Shareholder: A Catholic Case Against America’s Drift Toward Socialism
By Daniel Di Martino Read More
Commentary Culture Culture & Society
Jan 11 2022
The Genius Of Ivan Illich
By Brian C. Anderson Read time 20 mins Read More
Commentary Culture, Cities Children & Family
Mar 01 2021
Don’t Federalize Family Policy
By Andy Smarick Read time 10 mins Read More
Commentary Cities
Sep 27 2019
A Stronger America Needs ‘Strong Towns’ First
By Michael Hendrix Read time 9 mins Read More
Commentary Tech Energy
Nov 30 2018
Brown And Pope Are Kindred Spirits On Climate Change
By Ben Boychuk Read time 3 mins Read More
Commentary Economics, Culture Poverty & Welfare
Sep 23 2015
Pope Francis' policies won't help the poor
By Diana Furchtgott-Roth Read time 3 mins Read More
Commentary Cities, Economics, Tech Energy
Jun 19 2015
The Encyclical's Challenge Is To Climate-Change Activists, Not Skeptics
By Oren Cass Read time 4 mins Read More
Commentary Culture, Culture Culture & Society, Race
Dec 04 2013
'Writing From Left to Right'
By Brian C. Anderson Read time 5 mins Read More