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Love for widows and orphans, prisoners, and the sick and needy of every kind, is as essential to [the Church] as the ministry of the sacraments and preaching of the Gospel (Pope Benedict XVI, Deus Caritas Est, No. 22).
Welcome to the web site of the Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development (formerly Social Development and World Peace) of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops!
Here youll find information on Catholic social teaching and on the churchs positions on issues of justice and peace. Resources are available for diocesan social action leaders, parish social ministry leaders, priests and deacons, Catholic educators, and others. If you have any questions, please dont hesitate to contact us at JPHDmail@usccb.org.
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Torture is a Moral Issue A Catholic Study Guide
Waterboarding? Electric Shocks? References to torture can be found in newspapers, radio and TV programs, and even in cartoons.
What does the Church have to say about torture? This four chapter study guide will offer reflections on torture as a moral issue. Get a group together to discuss this timely issue and what you can do to stop torture.
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