April, 2026

On April 16, 2026, a coalition of over 70 human rights and humanitarian organizations, led by CIDSE, issued an open letter demanding the immediate suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement...

Teaching Tuesday on Catholic Social Teaching course was the “Principle and Foundation” for me how to be with factory workers through strong resilience during these unprecedented times...

Navsarjan Xavier's Cell for Human Development has been present in the slums and margins of Surat since 1986—not as an organization that arrives with ready-made solutions...

The Padre Antonio Guasch Center for Paraguayan Studies (CEPAG) has the mission of promoting agroecological practices and principles as a way of life, as well as fostering social research, contributing to the Buen Vivir (well-living) of Paraguayan families and the care of our common home...

The apostolic work of the Jesuits of Central Africa, based in Lubumbashi, CARF, is dedicated to promoting social justice, natural resource governance, and human development in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)...

Drawing from experiences of teaching English and accompanying prenovices in Vietnam, this essay examines the principle of human dignity beyond explicitly social justice–oriented ministries. Through critical and creative approaches to pedagogy and accompaniment, it shows how attentive listening, cultural sensitivity, and renunciatory presence quietly but decisively uphold human dignity as the holy ground upon which authentic vocation discernment is anchored.

Daniel Mwamba Mutale SJ details the 2026 launch of the Platform for Divestment in Mining in Rome, emphasizing a shift from debate to communal discernment. By centering the voices of affected communities and eco-spiritual reflection, the article illustrates how the Churches and Mining Network is bridging spiritual solidarity with a practical, global strategy to challenge extractive industries.

Nancy Meliza’s analysis bridges the gap between academic theory and everyday reality. By analyzing administrative work from the perspective of the Church’s Social Teaching, the author examines structural inequality, the need for fair wages, and the struggle for human dignity. She concludes that humanizing bureaucracy is a fundamental “structure of grace” and a concrete act of faith that opposes social exclusion...

The Official Declaration is available for signature. The deadline to sign is April 8th at 10:00 AM Brussels time.