Fr Pierre Goldie: Big Business Must Now Give Back
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...
Category: Economy
Basic Income Grant has Catholic Backing
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...
US Catholic Economists Urge End To Stay-At-Home Orders In Covid-19 Response
By Laura Ieraci – Ending the widespread stay-at-home orders under the coronavirus pandemic would align with Catholic social teaching and respond to the needs of vulnerable...
Its All About Money, Even If It Hurts Us
In the name of profit at all cost, we see in the business world rather disquieting practices that effectively undermine basic human dignity. The World...
Why Jesus Is Your Real Boss
Work was always the intention of our Creator, a mission to be co-creators with God in completing an unfinished world. We are told to “subdue...
Petrol Price Hike Hurts the Poor Most
With a fifth successive petrol price rise expected to be imposed in August — a Catholic analyst has called on government to reconsider the amount in taxes it levies on fuel and reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.
What is Homo Oeconomicus? Yes its a Bad Thing
Pope Francis and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople called on Christians to work together to build a culture of solidarity in the face of growing economic inequality.
‘Budgets are Moral Documents’
US columnist Tony Magliano examines how countries spend their money – and how this is often a moral choice The highly relevant quote, “Budgets are...
Pope to Experts: Tackle Jobs Gap Caused by the Tech Revolution
The growing gap between those who can find a place in today’s rapidly changing tech-based job market and those who cannot is very serious and...
An Economy that Kills
Church warns against rampant capitalism and corruption A truly Christian approach to running a business would be modelled after the father in the Gospel story...
