Why is “surrogate motherhood” wrong? 

Upon the teaching and the tradition, surrogate motherhood is wrong and against Faithful Investing because: 1. Surrogate motherhood is contrary to the unity of marriage and to the dignity of the procreation of the human person. The unity of marriage, as taught in Catholic tradition, is a sacred bond that encompasses both the relational and […]

Altum disembarks in the USA with a new Catholic investment platform: Arimathea.

We are thrilled to announce Altum’s entry into the U.S. market with the introduction of Arimathea, an innovative Catholic investment platform. In collaboration with Golden State Asset Management (GSAM), we proudly establish ourselves as the first Spanish provider of Catholic Screening for the United States. About this Catholic Investment Platform Arimathea, accessible at www.arimatheainvesting.com, is […]

The Rhonheimer Effect: Shaping Economics, Ethics, and Bioethics in the Modern Age

In the world of economic philosophy and Catholic Social Teaching, Martin Rhonheimer stands as a remarkable thinker whose work has left an indelible mark. The Swiss philosopher and theologian born in 1950, is known for his important contributions to the field of economic ethics and morality, especially in the context of Catholic ethics. In this […]

Social Catholic Teaching and 2030 Agenda – Where is your North?

Part IV SCT – 2030 Agenda: Where is your North? In the last three articles we have been explaining that, although the 2030 Agenda has positive aspects, accepting it implies direct conflicts with the moral approach of the Church. In the face of the widespread acceptance of the Agenda, the question arises: what now, what […]

Solidarism and Quadragesimo Anno: the legacy of Heinrich Pesch

Quadragesimo Anno is one of the most important encyclicals of Catholic thought. After the first social encyclical that changed the Church’s relationship with the world, Rerum Novarum, Pius XI revisited these ideas 40 years later. One of the most influential thinkers in this encyclical was Heinrich Pesch (1854-1926), a German Jesuit and founder of the […]

Social Catholic Teaching and 2030 Agenda – Two sides of the same coin?

Part III: 2030 Agenda – Trojan Horse for the State and companies to become “moral authorities”? The 2030 Agenda has an undeniable state-run character since it is originated by States and supranational organizations. However, the global nature of the agenda also puts the focus on the private sector, with companies being key players in its […]

Human action, capitalism and Christian values: the work of Michael Novak (1933-2017).

About Michael Novak Michael Novak (1933-2017) undertook the task of reconciling capitalism with Christian values by defending this system from the perspective of morality. Advisor to St. John Paul II and correspondent at the Second Vatican Council, Michael Novak was an American philosopher and theologian whose work has had a great impact on the economic […]

Social Catholic Teaching and 2030 Agenda – Two sides of the same coin?

Part II 2030 Agenda: Which points are incompatible? Having analyzed the conflict at its root in the first article, it is necessary to analyze, from a more practical point of view, which SDGs put forward postulates that are difficult for Christians to accept. Starting from a different conception of “person” and “human dignity”, the SDGs […]