Contents
Foreword by Peter K.A. Cardinal Turkson
Preface
Abbreviations
Introduction: Toward a Christian Humanism
1. Charity: The Heart of Catholic Social Teaching
2. What is Catholic Social Teaching in the Mission of the Church?
3. The Dignity of the Human Person as the Core and Foundation of Catholic Social Teaching
• Special Topic: Bioethics
4. The Principles of Catholic Social Teaching
5. Life and Love: The Gospel of the Family
• Special Topic: Gender Theory
6. Human Work, Labor, and Workers’ Rights
• Special Topic: Immigration
7. Economic Life: Development, Prosperity, and Justice for All
• Special Topic: Aging
8. Political Life: Peace, Freedom, and Justice in Society
9. The Family of Nations
10. Safeguarding the Environment
• Special Topic: Hunger
11. The Promotion of Just Peace
12. Transforming the Culture
• Special Topic: Communications and Social Media
Notes
Bibliography
Contributors
Index