“Black Lives Matter” should resonate with all who embrace the principles of Catholic social teaching, beginning with the dignity of the human person, writes William E. Lori, the archbishop of Baltimore.

Reflecting on how he could help promote racial justice and goodwill, an unemployed Minnesota father was inspired to find a way to feed those who are assisting their fellow brothers and sisters.

In this article from the Dec. 5, 1931, issue of America, J. Desmond Gleeson laments the economic devastation of the Great Depression, noting that it came about without warning.

A "thicker conception" of the common good is needed and is precisely what Catholic social teaching can contribute to the public conversation.

The pandemic will not prove to be an existential threat, but it is likely to change what and how Americans buy and eat. They may be forced to buy food closer to where it is grown or processed.

The Catholic peace organization said it stands "in solidarity with our siblings in Minneapolis who are protesting white supremacy with their voices and their bodies, and we recommit ourselves to working to dismantle systemic racism in all its forms."