Benedictus XVI writings
The Vatican Web site has a complete list of all the pope’s writings, homilies and speeches.
Category: Faith leaders
Spe Salvi (Saved by Hope)
An encyclical signed on Nov. 30, 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI.
“The Restriction of Political Campaign Intervention by Section 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Organizations”
Read IRS rules for charities on political and lobbying activity.
“Charities, Churches and Politics”
Read a background page about churches, charities and politics on the Internal Revenue Service website.
Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
Information from the Vatican on the CDF, which was founded in 1542 by Pope Paul III.
“IRS Reminds Charities and Churches of Political Activity Ban”
In November 2007, the IRS issued a reminder to tax-exempt organizations to avoid campaign activities.
“Tax Exemption for Churches”
The American Center for Law & Justice offers a resource page on churches’ tax-exempt status. ACLJ has frequently argued in court for the right of churches to engage in politics.
Resources on Catholicism and the Pope
The Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life has a roundup of its resources on Catholicism and the pope to mark the milestones.
“Politics and the Pulpit 2008”
See a resource from the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life on political endorsements by religious groups.