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01-07-2009

NEW PARTNER OF THE "VAN THUÂN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK"

      NEW PARTNER OF THE   "VAN THUAN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK"       THE “NÚCLEO FÉ E CULTURA”   of the Catholic University of Sao Paulo (Brazil) has become part of the VAN THUÂN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK c...


30-06-2009

Climate change: Challenge for lifestyles, solidarity and global justice.

            Climate change: Challenge for lifestyles, solidarity and global justice     Six months ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, Churches and church organisations discussed...


26-06-2009

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM IN THE WORLD / 1. THE CONCERNS OF THE COMMISSION IN THE USA.

      RELIGIOUS FREEDOM IN THE WORLD / 1 THE CONCERNS OF THE COMMISSION IN THE USA   Benedetta Cortese   Each year the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF - www.uscirf...


26-06-2009

RELIGIOUS FREDOM IN THE WORLD / 2. THE 8 COUNTRIES CAUSING GREATEST CONCERN.

          RELIGIOUS FREDOM IN THE WORLD / 2 THE 8 COUNTRIES CAUSING GREATEST CONCERN   Benedetta Cortese   According to the US State Department there are 8 countries on the so-called CPC list, the lis...


25-06-2009

THREE LIMITS OF BÖCHENFÖRDE’S ANALYSIS.

          THREE LIMITS OF BÖCHENFÖRDE’S ANALYSIS   Stefano Fontana   The essay by Ernst-Wolfgang Böckenförde entitled “Functional Man. Capitalism, Property Role of the State” is accessible in the Docu...


25-06-2009

CAPITALISM, MARXISM AND SOCIAL DOCTRINE OF THE CHURCH. VALUES AND LIMITS OF BÖCHENFÖRDE’S ANALYSIS.

          CAPITALISM, MARXISM AND SOCIAL DOCTRINE OF THE CHURCH VALUES AND LIMITS OF BÖCHENFÖRDE’S ANALYSIS   Giorgio Mion   Published in the journal “Il Regno” of the Dehonian Fathers (issue n°10 of...


24-06-2009

Bishops Press Obama for Immigration Reform. Pledge to Aid in "Pressing Humanitarian Issue".

        Bishops Press Obama for Immigration Reform Pledge to Aid in "Pressing Humanitarian Issue"       (Source: Zenit.org )   The U.S. bishops´ conference president is calling on President Barack Oba...


22-06-2009

FAO: One sixth of humanity undernourished – more than ever before.

        One sixth of humanity undernourished – more than ever before   19 June 2009, Rome - World hunger is projected to reach a historic high in 2009 with 1 020 million people going hungry every day...


19-06-2009

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL INSISTS WITH ABORTION. UNITED NATIONS PRESSURE ON NICARAGUA?

      AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL INSISTS WITH ABORTION UNITED NATIONS PRESSURE ON NICARAGUA?   Benedetta Cortese   Amnesty International’s 2009 Annual Report on Human Rights has been released to the public...


18-06-2009

Venezuela: Arzobispo Liquer acusa a Chávez de arrinconar a la Iglesia. Denuncia que la democracia está en peligro.

      Venezuela: Arzobispo Liquer acusa a Chávez de arrinconar a la Iglesia Denuncia que la democracia está en peligro   ROMA, viernes, 12 junio 2009 ( ZENIT.org ).- El arzobispo de la diócesis de Cor...



SDC News

01-07-2009

NEW PARTNER OF THE "VAN THUÂN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK"

NEW PARTNER OF THE "VAN THUÂN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK"

30-06-2009

Climate change: Challenge for lifestyles, solidarity and global justice.

Climate change: Challenge for lifestyles, solidarity and global justice.

26-06-2009

RELIGIOUS FREDOM IN THE WORLD / 2. THE 8 COUNTRIES CAUSING GREATEST CONCERN.

RELIGIOUS FREDOM IN THE WORLD / 2. THE 8 COUNTRIES CAUSING GREATEST CONCERN.

26-06-2009

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM IN THE WORLD / 1. THE CONCERNS OF THE COMMISSION IN THE USA.

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM IN THE WORLD / 1. THE CONCERNS OF THE COMMISSION IN THE USA.

25-06-2009

CAPITALISM, MARXISM AND SOCIAL DOCTRINE OF THE CHURCH. VALUES AND LIMITS OF BÖCHENFÖRDE’S ANALYSIS.

CAPITALISM, MARXISM AND SOCIAL DOCTRINE OF THE CHURCH. VALUES AND LIMITS OF BÖCHENFÖRDE’S ANALYSIS.

25-06-2009

THREE LIMITS OF BÖCHENFÖRDE’S ANALYSIS.

THREE LIMITS OF BÖCHENFÖRDE’S ANALYSIS.

24-06-2009

Bishops Press Obama for Immigration Reform. Pledge to Aid in "Pressing Humanitarian Issue".

Bishops Press Obama for Immigration Reform. Pledge to Aid in "Pressing Humanitarian Issue".

22-06-2009

FAO: One sixth of humanity undernourished – more than ever before.

FAO: One sixth of humanity undernourished – more than ever before.

19-06-2009

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL INSISTS WITH ABORTION. UNITED NATIONS PRESSURE ON NICARAGUA?

18-06-2009

Obispos peruanos piden a Episcopado canadiense que no financie a grupos abortistas.

18-06-2009

Venezuela: Arzobispo Liquer acusa a Chávez de arrinconar a la Iglesia. Denuncia que la democracia está en peligro.

Venezuela: Arzobispo Liquer acusa a Chávez de arrinconar a la Iglesia. Denuncia que la democracia está en peligro.

17-06-2009

Rt. Rev. Crepaldi: Pourquoi il faut humaniser l´écologie.

17-06-2009

Dominican Republic Rejects Changes to Marriage Law. Affirms Statement Against Same-Sex Unions.

16-06-2009

AFRICA LOOKS WITHIN ITSELF IN VIEW OF THE UPCOMING SYNOD. TWO IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF THE INSTRUMENTUM LABORIS.

AFRICA LOOKS WITHIN ITSELF IN VIEW OF THE UPCOMING SYNOD. TWO IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF THE INSTRUMENTUM LABORIS.

15-06-2009

A NEW LOOK AT NATURAL LAW. THE DOCUMENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL THEOOGICAL COMMISSION.

A NEW LOOK AT NATURAL LAW. THE DOCUMENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL THEOOGICAL COMMISSION.

13-06-2009

BISHOPS TO AID MEDIATION IN PERUVIAN AMAZON.

12-06-2009

AN “IRRITATING” POPE, LIKE EVERY TRUE POPE. ATTACKS CONTINUE AGAINST BENEDICT XVI.

08-06-2009

INCREASING IN THE USA ARE THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN BEING EDUCATED AT HOME FOR RELIGIOUS AND MORAL REASONS.

INCREASING IN THE USA ARE THE NUMBER  OF CHILDREN BEING EDUCATED AT HOME FOR RELIGIOUS AND MORAL REASONS.

05-06-2009

ITALY: ROCCO BUTTIGLIONE PROPOSES ANEW THE MORATORIUM AGAINST ABORTION.

ITALY: ROCCO BUTTIGLIONE PROPOSES ANEW THE MORATORIUM AGAINST ABORTION.

05-06-2009

ENVIRONMENTAL ECOLOGY AND SPIRITUAL ECOLOGY. HOMILY OF BENEDICT XVI AT THE MASS OF PENTECOST.

04-06-2009

SOCIAL DOCTRINE OF THE CHURCH: TWO ESSAYS BY MARIO TOSO.

SOCIAL DOCTRINE OF THE CHURCH: TWO ESSAYS BY MARIO TOSO.

26-05-2009

Bytes on the SDC in the world.

Bytes on the SDC in the world.

26-05-2009

NOT A NAKED FAITH. CARDINAL BAGNASCO ON THE TASKS OF THE ITALIAN CHURCH HERE AND NOW.

NOT A NAKED FAITH. CARDINAL BAGNASCO ON THE TASKS OF THE ITALIAN CHURCH HERE AND NOW.

25-05-2009

Two studies of our Observatory published in the Mexican journal “LA CUESTION SOCIAL”

Two studies of our Observatory published in the Mexican journal “LA CUESTION SOCIAL”

22-05-2009

SPAIN/2 TERESA COMPTE ON THE ZAPATERO BILL ON ABORTION.

SPAIN/2 TERESA COMPTE ON THE ZAPATERO BILL ON ABORTION.

22-05-2009

SPAIN/1 Pill induced abortion is still a crime. The Spanish Bishops recall the documents on this issue.

21-05-2009

GREGORIAN UNIVERSITY, ROME. PRESENTATION OF “GOD AND THE GODS”.

GREGORIAN UNIVERSITY, ROME. PRESENTATION OF “GOD AND THE GODS”.

19-05-2009

THE END OF BENEDICT XVI’S VISIT IN THE HOLY LAND A RELIGIOUS PILGRIMAGE, NOT A POLITICAL ONE.

18-05-2009

ITALY: WHITE PAPER ON FUTURE WELFARE/1. PRESENTATION BY STEFANO FONTANA.

ITALY: WHITE PAPER ON FUTURE WELFARE/1. PRESENTATION BY STEFANO FONTANA.

13-05-2009

GRATUITOUSNESS AND RECIPROCITY AS ECONOMIC RESOURCES AGAINST THE CRISIS. CONFERENCE IN VERONA BY LEONARDO BECCHETTI.

GRATUITOUSNESS AND RECIPROCITY AS ECONOMIC RESOURCES AGAINST THE CRISIS. CONFERENCE IN VERONA BY LEONARDO BECCHETTI.

Book Review

2009-07-02

THE JOURNAL “CORINTIOS XIII” ADDRESSES INDIVUDUAL AND PUBLIC CONSCIENCE. OUR FRIENDLY DISPUTE WITH PROF. GASPAR MORA BARTRES.

2009-06-16

Rivista/Journal "Teologia"

Human Rights. The legitimization of free will?

2009-05-20

Marcelo Sànchez Sorondo, Nicola Gabibbo, Mary Ann Glendon (a cura di)

The Popes and Science in our Contemporary Age.

2009-05-12

Gilbert K. Chesterton

Thomas Aquinas

2009-04-14

Leonardo Becchetti

Beyond homo oecomonicus. Happiness, responsibility, economy of relations

2009-04-03

H. Alford, F. Compagnoni

Establishing Corporate Social Responsibility

2009-03-10

C. BOUTIN

CHRISTIANS AND AUDACITY FOR POLITICS.

2009-01-12

BENEDICT XVI IN FRANCE: THE DOSSIER OF “LIBERTÉ POLITIQUE”.

2008-10-20

ENRICO BERTI CONFIRMS REGENSBURG. ON THE GOD OF PHILOSOPHERS AND JESUS CHRIST.

2008-10-06

Jean-Claude Guillebaud

How I Became Christian Again.

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