“[I]t is well known that there are many other forms of poverty, especially in modern society – not only economic but cultural and spiritual poverty as well.” (Pope St. John Paul II, 57)
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Catholic Quotes about the Church’s Social Teaching
“The social message of the gospel must not be considered a theory, but above all else a basis and motivation for action.” (Pope St. John Paul II, 57)
What is Freedom?
Genuine freedom is not simply the ability to do whatever you want; it is the ability to choose the good.
From its beginning the Church has taught God's creation is good and worthy of protection.
By material and economic standards the ten poorest countries are in Africa. Conversely, the ten richest countries are mostly in Europe. But this isn't the whole story.
Poverty is not just material. It is also moral and spiritual. Poverty is an affront to human dignity, and so the Church has always taught a preferential option for the poor.
"Marriage…transcends the feelings and momentary needs of the couple…it is not born 'of loving sentiment, but from the depth of the obligation'" (Pope Francis)
When the Church speaks of ecology, she is referencing the relationship between us and our physical environment and our human environment.
Social justice is what results when “associations or individuals…obtain what is their due, according to their nature and their vocation.”
