Peace & Justice
The Catholic Church and racism, 5 years after George Floyd
OSV News
June 3, 2025
Five years after the death of George Floyd, there is much work still to be done in the church to address the sin of racism.
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Catholic Extension Society: Stacking Stones on the Margins
Stephen Copeland
April 25, 2025
Catholic Extension Society seeks to erect more than 600 churches and schools in storm-torn Puerto Rico.
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The Social Justice Prophets
Mary Ann Getty, PhD
March 19, 2025
The prophets of old have quite a bit to say about today’s problems.
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‘For I Was In Prison’: Building Bridges with Inmates
Jim Auer
March 15, 2025
Developing a friendship with someone in prison through a pen-pal ministry could provide the seed for change and growth—for both parties.
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Commitment to Justice
Paul Lipowski
March 2, 2025
Committing to justice requires clarity of purpose and a steadfast dedication to fairness and equality. St. Francis advocated for justice by standing up for the marginalized and promoting peace.
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Harvesting Justice
Stephen Copeland
January 24, 2025
Behind every meal, there’s a story of sacrifice; Julie Taylor’s work at the National Farm Worker Ministry brings to light the often invisible and harsh realities of farm labor in the United States.
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Holy Spirit fosters unity, peace, justice, pope says at Pentecost vigil
On the eve of Pentecost, Pope Leo XIV prayed that the Holy Spirit would help Catholic lay associations, movements and communities live the Gospel before trying to preach it and would be a force for unity in the church and in the world.