By David Cochran. Demonstrates how the Catholic mantra “Never again war!” reflects a set of powerfully realistic teachings on war and peace. Compares two seemingly disparate lines of thought — church teaching and researchers of armed conflict and finds a remarkable harmony between the two. Drawing on years of Vatican documents and papal statements, clearly presents the key elements of the Church’s case against war. The result is a look not only at the explicit moral case against war developed by the Vatican but also at its remarkable realism and relevance to world conflict today. Read more.