The encyclical Veritatis splendor (The Splendor of Truth) represents the first document of the magisterium devoted to the foundations of the Catholic moral life. Though it was intended to confront a genuine crisis of moral disintegration and to offer positive directions for carrying out the work of renewing moral theology, it was fiercely criticized by theologians who regarded it as a simplistic and repressive document. Now, several years after the publication of the encyclical, Livio Melina offers an original contribution not only to the study of Veritatis splendor and the controversy...

A selection of outstanding articles from the Fellowship's first thirteen years of Proceedings.

In today's world, the creation of genetically engineered plants, the cloning of animals, and the introduction of new reproductive technologies are being promoted as keys to a bright future. "Promises of New Biotechnologies" serves as a comprehensive and well-referenced introduction to important technologies with worldwide consequences. The book presents a wide range of opinions in the current debate about genetically modified food sources (crops and animals), and humans. The author has extensive experience and broad knowledge in these topics. This book provides excellent information and...