Catholic Social Teaching: Living Out the Gospel in Society

Catholic Social Teaching (CST) has its roots deep within the tradition of the Church, extending from the early Scriptures through the teachings of the Church Fathers, the theological reflections of the Doctors of the Church, and the more modern social encyclicals of the popes. Its foundational principles are not new ideas or modern constructs but are part of a continuous tradition that seeks to understand and apply the Gospel to the social, economic, and political realities of the world.

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