The seven themes of Catholic social teaching

The Church's social teaching is a rich treasure of wisdom about building a just society and living lives of holiness amidst the challenges of modern society. Modern Catholic social teaching has been articulated through a tradition of papal, conciliar, and episcopal documents. The depth and richness of this tradition can be understood best through a direct reading of these documents. In some brief reflections, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops highlights several of the key themes that are at the heart of our Catholic social tradition.

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