2. This “Note” reflects Catholic Social Teaching offering guidance for the common good and this document has not been finalized. Meaning that some wording may change when the document is released completely.

3. The reference to a “world political authority” is a reference taken from the encyclical Caritas in Veritate that was mentioned just once and in a plea for “international cooperation”, not a “Central World Bank”. This idea of a “world political authority” was never fleshed out. I interpret this as a euphemism towards cooperation. The very next sentence after this reference the Pope emphasizes that this “world political authority” must “observe consistently the principles of subsidiarity and solidarity”. (William Donohue)

4. Subsidiarity meaning matters ought to be handled by the smallest, lowest or least centralized competent authority– not a giant central governmental agency.

5. In the encyclical Caritas in Veritate where “world political authority” is mentioned, Pope Benedict stressed that “subsidiarity is the most effective antidote against any form of all-encompassing welfare state”. Amen.

There are more points I’d like to make, but the first five are the most important. Read further if you’re interested in more details.:

6. Bishop Mario Toso, the current Secretary of the Council that issued this “Note”, clarified that this “suggests possible paths to follow”. Notice the word “suggest”, the Church always proposes, not ever imposes.

8. To assure anyone that the Catholic Church wants nothing but world domination, I quote Pope Benedict from his encyclical Deus Caritas Est (Tom Hoopes):

“The Church cannot and must not take upon herself the political battle to bring about the most just society possible. She cannot and must not replace the State. Yet at the same time she cannot and must not remain on the sidelines in the fight for justice. She has to play her part through rational argument and she has to reawaken the spiritual energy without which justice, which always demands sacrifice, cannot prevail and prosper. A just society must be the achievement of politics, not of the Church. Yet the promotion of justice through efforts to bring about openness of mind and will to the demands of the common good is something which concerns the Church deeply.”

9. Another way of describing this “Note” is as a “position paper” or “white paper”.

Tito Edwards long journey towards his childhood faith has made him a devout and ardent Christian. He has responded to Blessed John Paul II’s and Pope Benedict XVI’s call to the New Evangelization by starting up and operating several Catholic websites such as ThePulp.it, VirtuousPla.net, Gulf Coast Catholic, and The American Catholic. He is also a regular contributor for the National Catholic Register. In his free time he reads the Holy Bible, is a member of the Legion of Mary, a member of Communion and Liberation, and is a mentor in Kids Hope USA.

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Of course, this transformation will be made at the cost of a gradual, balanced transfer of a part of each nation’s powers to a world authority and to regional authorities, but this is necessary at a time when the dynamism of human society and the economy and the progress of technology are transcending borders, which are in fact already very eroded in a globalizes world.”

These are very serious political statements. They cannot be dismissed simply by saying that it’s a “note” everyone understands that this didn’t come directly from the pope but that doesn’t change the fact that this document was very disturbing.

You’re sure Question #8 is written correctly? …”the Catholic Church wants nothing but world domination”… The comment by DSF seems correct, Q#8 seems to be in direct contradiction to the rest of your article.

It is “notes” like these that make me question my faith. I am thankful for finding your explanation and guidance on this subject. There is so much misinformation floating around. This was a much needed find for me.

Religion and politics always have and always will mix. Politics developed because of religion and religion has always tried to dictate politics. No doubt there are many religious leaders who would wish to become the leader of one world. Any guesses who the main contender would be and probably is?
Good luck to you all anyway, One day we will learn the truth and you can all count on being shocked by the truth. Only the truth will set you free.