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The International Academy of Catholic Leaders provides a series of writings and academic support materials intended for personal formation in various areas. Below, we share some files that may be useful for delving into topics such as the Social Doctrine of the Church and Christian social thought, among other fundamental content for ethical leadership committed to the faith.

Walking together

By Úrsula Longi.Focolarina, consecrated laywoman of the Focolare Movement (Work of Mary) and member of the International Academy of Catholic Leaders The Synodal Process ‘For a Synodal Church: communion, participation, mission’ has just begun. Three pillars, according to the Pope, which for every baptized person represent an enormous challenge and a great opportunity. I dare […]

How to promote a culture of peace in times of war

By Brother Álvaro Rodríguez Echeverría, FSC. Former Superior General of the Brothers of Christian Schools and collaborator of the International Academy of Catholic Leaders The war in Ukraine, which in one way or another is affecting us all, and the many other little-known wars in our world, also call us to reflect in a special […]

In the Footsteps of Francis

by Rafael A. Calderón, Former President of Costa Rica The message and example of Pope Francis Pope Francis surprises with the simplicity that conveys his message, and his reflectionsresonate in the conscience of those who listen to him. It is difficult to remain indifferent to his teaching; with direct words and transparency, he confronts us […]

Communion with the Pope: a condition without which one cannot be a true Catholic leader

Fr. Cristopher Cortés Pliego. Presbyter of the Archdiocese of Puebla de los Ángeles and member of theInternational Academy of Catholic Leaders The culmination of the year 2022 left us with an unforgettable page in the history of the Church when we all received the news of the death of the Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI. That […]

Dignity, development, and public life of women in society

By Ricardo Andrés Ramírez BasualdoProfessor of the Academy of Catholic Leaders of Chile The mission of women On the occasion of the thirty-fifth anniversary of Dignitatis Mulieris, by Saint John Paul II, an apostolic letter on the dignity of women, published on the occasion of the Marian year of 1988, which is the result of […]