African bishops call on global finance leaders to end isolation of poor
By Dennis Sadowski – African bishops called on global financial institutions meeting in Washington to “help shape an economy that better protects the dignity and basic human...
By Dennis Sadowski – African bishops called on global financial institutions meeting in Washington to “help shape an economy that better protects the dignity and basic human...
Bishops / Church / Economy / Vatican
by CNS · Published January 4, 2021 · Last modified December 30, 2020
By Junno Arocho Esteves – A new law that removes financial assets from the control of the Vatican Secretariat of State is a step forward on the path...
Christian Living / Church / Economy / Pope Francis
by CNS · Published November 27, 2020 · Last modified November 26, 2020
By Cindy Wooden – Pope Francis admits he is not an economist, but he is a pastor. And as a pastor, he has seen how the global...
The world – and especially the poor – needs a national and global economy that justly and fairly works for everyone. The hungry, homeless, unemployed, underemployed, refugees...
By Junno Arocho Esteves – The rise of popular movements around the world is proof that today’s profit-driven economic system fails to place human dignity at its centre,...
Christian Living / Church / Crisis / Economy / Education / Environment / Pope Francis / Poverty & Social Justice
by CNS · Published October 11, 2020
By Cindy Wooden – The predominant global economic system is “unsustainable,” particularly in its impact on the environment, Pope Francis said. “We are faced with the moral imperative...
By Carol Glatz – The Vatican’s financial situation must be “a glass house” that displays transparency and honesty, letting Catholics know where its revenues come from and go,...
By Junno Arocho Esteves – As many people around the world face economic uncertainty due to the pandemic, a paradigm shift is needed that places the good...
Labour Day – a holiday celebrated in many countries, including Australia, Trinidad and Tobago, New Zealand, South Africa (Workers Day), India and the US – is an...
Economy / Erin Carelse / Politics
by Erin Carelse · Published July 14, 2020 · Last modified July 13, 2020
South Africa is losing the battle against corruption, especially at a time when all attention is focused on Covid-19, several voices have warned recently. Deputy Chief...
Church / Economy / Fr Pierre Goldie / Global Issues
by Fr Pierre Goldie · Published June 23, 2020 · Last modified June 19, 2020
It is surprising to note how many commentators contend that the pandemic, apart from its devastating effect on life and the economy, is heralding a new way...
Church / Crisis / Economy / Ntabeni
by Mphuthumi Ntabeni · Published May 26, 2020 · Last modified May 25, 2020
I hear everyone say, with much hope, that the Covid-19 virus will change how the world operates. When I hear that, I keep quiet because I don’t...
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