So, where is the program for a new society? Where is the blueprint for God's kingdom on earth?

The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church has devoted 255 pages to outlining the principles of Catholic social teaching and how they generally apply to issues, ranging from the family to the environment to global poverty.

Joe Comuzzi lived all his life in Thunder Bay, Ont., raising four children along with his wife Janet and serving as a businessman and then a lawyer. He was involved in a variety of community activities ranging from little league baseball coach to serving on the board of St. Joseph Hospital.

As a youth, Karol Wojtyla was an actor. He was largely uninvolved in the political trials facing the Polish nation under Nazi occupation. The future pope took a longer-term view. He believed the way to change society is to change its culture.