18 August 2005
CATHOLIC SOCIAL JUSTICE TEACHING - DOES IT EXIST?
Responding to reservations expressed by church leaders regarding his proposed industrial relations legislation, Australian Prime Minister John Howard made the extraordinary claim recently that "there was no such thing as a Catholic or Anglican view on anything; it depends on individuals."
Perhaps he needs to be made aware of the recently published 'Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church'.
In launching the Compendium Cardinal Martino, President of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace stated that it "offers a complete overview of the fundamental framework of … of Catholic social teaching” and a “serious and precise instrument ….for the purpose of giving direction to community and personal action." see Statement of Cardinal Martino
A further response to the Prime Minister's assertion written by Fr Frank Brennan can be found at theAustralian Jesuits website
Perhaps he needs to be made aware of the recently published 'Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church'.
In launching the Compendium Cardinal Martino, President of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace stated that it "offers a complete overview of the fundamental framework of … of Catholic social teaching” and a “serious and precise instrument ….for the purpose of giving direction to community and personal action." see Statement of Cardinal Martino
A further response to the Prime Minister's assertion written by Fr Frank Brennan can be found at theAustralian Jesuits website
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