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5 Surprising Ideas from Catholic Social Teaching

The most obvious form of racism, in the strictest sense of the word, to be found today is institutionalized racism.

Social Justice Quotes
Social justice “upholds the fundamental human right to a dignified life”. (Pope Francis)…
Jesus teaches the Sermon on the Mount
Bible Quotes that Establish Catholic Social Teaching
Catholic social teaching is not a modern invention. It is rooted in Scripture, and these scripture quotes illustrate where the principles come from.…
Pope Francis greets crowds in St. Peter's square.
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…
What is Freedom?
Genuine freedom is not simply the ability to do whatever you want; it is the ability to choose the good.…
What is Truth?
The Church's understanding of human rights is rooted in the fact that we are made in the image of God.…
Freedom Quotes from the Catholic Church
"When human beings set themselves against God, they...do not become free, but alienated from themselves."…

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