The Church’s understanding of human rights is rooted in the fact that we are made in the image of God.
Human Dignity Articles
Human Rights Quotes from the Church
“The inalienable rights of the person must be recognized and respected by civil society and the political authority.”
Abortion Quotes from the Church
“Human life must be respected and protected absolutely from the moment of conception. This teaching has not changed and remains unchangeable.”
Abortion, All, Human Dignity
"Human life must be respected and protected absolutely from the moment of conception. This teaching has not changed and remains unchangeable."
All, Human Dignity
“The Church reproves, as foreign to the mind of Christ, any discrimination.” (Pope St. Paul VI, 5)
All, Human Dignity, The Common Good
Health, is “a universal right which means that access to healthcare services cannot be a privilege.” - Pope Francis
Alienation, All, Human Dignity
"Pornography is immoral and ultimately anti–social precisely because it is opposed to the truth about the human person". - Pope St. John Paul II
All, Human Dignity, What is CST?
Christian humanism is acknowledging our God-given dignity and our purpose to serve Him through our fellow man.
