Democracy is “the most effective historical instrument for ensuring its own future in a way befitting to human beings.” (Pope Benedict XVI)
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God Quotes from Catholic Social Teaching
Every aspect of Catholic social teaching, from its guidance on cultural, political, and economic structures to its answers to pressing social issues has as its beating heart, God Himself.
Social Justice Quotes
Social justice “upholds the fundamental human right to a dignified life”. (Pope Francis)
All, What is CST?
"When human beings set themselves against God, they...do not become free, but alienated from themselves."
All, Other, What is CST?
"[O]nly the freedom which submits to the Truth leads the human person to his true good. The good of the person is to be in the Truth and to do the Truth."
All, Human Dignity
The Church's understanding of human rights is rooted in the fact that we are made in the image of God.
All, Human Dignity
"The inalienable rights of the person must be recognized and respected by civil society and the political authority."
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, The Common Good, War
“Peace is not a document which gets signed and then filed away. Peace is built day by day!”
