Theology and Philosophy

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Catechism of the Catholic Church
The entire Catechism online, with a search engine for looking up particular words and topics.
Papal Encyclicals Online:
This attractive and comprehensive site contains nearly every encyclical written since the 1100s. It also contains a number of other documents, is well-organized, and easy to use.
Fides et Ratio
John Paul II's 1998 Encyclical on the relationship between Faith and Reason, a subject that has often been the focus of the Holy Father, who is both a theologian and philosopher. A key papal document.
The Real Presence Association
Medieval Sourcebook
Very detailed and thorough listing of Early Church documents, Council documents and other important texts.
The 1908 Catholic Encyclopedia
The entire text of this excellent reference work is online due to the efforts of the Knights of Columbus. The Catholic Encyclopedia features hundreds of essays on nearly every topic relating to the Catholic Faith.
10 Great Works of Catholic Theology and Philosophy
1. The Spirit of Catholicism by Karl Adam
2. Theology and Sanity by Frank Sheed
3. Summa Theologica by St. Thomas Aquinas
4. The Everlasting Man by G.K. Chesterton
5. Creed or Chaos by Dorothy Sayers
6. The City of God by St. Augustine of Hippo
7. The Bible and the Liturgy by Jean Danielou
8. The Lord by Romano Guardini
9. The Development of Christian Doctrine by John Henry Newman
10. The Belief of Catholics by Ronald Knox
For a more exhaustive listing of Catholic books on theology, philosophy, and more, see Dave Armstrong's page.