Integracja między narodami jako wyzwanie dla katolickiej nauki społecznej

In the social teaching of the Church there is still a growing trend towards global recognition of social problems as well as a call for the global cooperation. Globalization is treated as a tool to enhance the well-being of humanity. At the same time the social teaching indicates that in the control of the global market cannot participate only national authorities or international ones, but also social forces. This is consistent with the principle of subsidiarity, which emphasizes the role of intermediate strength between the individual and the state and international centers. For the defense of the common good of humanity, it is necessary to take into account the analysis of the ethical aspect of integration processes. It points to respect the va-lues of dignity and human rights, justice, solidarity, kindness, non-violence, peace among people and nations. Ethics goes beyond the pragmatic calculations, which are focused on values and universal norms.