Economy

Pope calls for global, ethical finance reform, end to cult of money
May 16 2013
Pope Francis called for global financial reform that respects human dignity, helps the poor, promotes the common good and allows states to regulate markets.

Minimum wage workers get Labor Secretary’s ear at Our Daily Bread
May 14 2013
Nineteen people shared their stories with Seth D. Harris, acting U.S. secretary of labor, at a roundtable on minimum wage held at Catholic Charities' Our Daily Bread Employment Center.

St. Benedict parishioners spread Christmas cheer, help those in need
Dec 19 2012
A line wrapped around the corner and extended down the street from St. Benedict in Baltimore Dec. 16 as people waited to enter the parish.

Former client now welcomes visitors at Our Daily Bread
Oct 03 2012
A workforce development program, Work 4 Success provides Our Daily Bread clients with job readiness training.

In budget debate, candidates offer wide contrast in spending priorities
Sep 24 2012
WASHINGTON - Determining what to spend taxpayer money on is being scrutinized this presidential election cycle perhaps more closely than in elections past even as the overriding concerns are jobs and building a robust economy.

Mission Helpers of the Sacred Heart to sell Towson property
Jul 17 2012
The Mission Helpers of the Sacred Heart announced their plans to sell the Mission Helper Center in Towson July 12.

Something you can bank on? Vatican financial body works to revamp image
Jun 30 2012
The Vatican bank is building a new image.

Catholic Review wins 7 journalism awards
Jun 26 2012
The Catholic Review received seven awards, including two first-place honors, for reporting and editing from the Catholic Press Association June 22.

Catholic business schools urged to help students develop moral compass
Jun 20 2012
Cardinal Peter Turkson spoke to about 160 conference attendees primarily from business schools in 22 countries at the University of Dayton June 18.

Bishops agree to prepare message on work and the economy
Jun 14 2012
The U.S. bishops have decided to address the human and moral costs of the economic crisis in a public way.

In Arizona, waiting on high court's take on immigration law
Apr 29 2012
When Manuela Escamilla immigrated to the U.S. from Mexico 20 years ago, she wasn't looking for work.

Growing divestment campaign among churches targets biggest US banks
Apr 28 2012
When Father Robert Rien closed out his church's bank account in 2009, it was meant to send a message.

At Georgetown, Ryan defends budget as fruit of Catholic teaching
Apr 27 2012
Wisconsin Republican Rep. Paul Ryan defended his party's 2013 federal budget in a speech at Georgetown University.

‘Wall Street Whiz Kid’ says best financial guide is the oldest one
Apr 26 2012
Peter Grandich, dubbed “The Wall Street Whiz Kid” by Good Morning America’s Steve Crowley, say some of the best financial advice comes from the Bible.

Gender equality brings economic empowerment to all, CRS adviser says
Apr 25 2012
Empowering women and girls makes good economic sense.