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Encyclopedia of Catholic Social Thought, Social Science, and Social PolicyCatholic Social Teaching "refers to the developing body of Catholic thought about political, economic, ethical, and cultural questions as these relate to the common good. The Church has no political or economic theories per se...but the Church may judge social theory and practice from the standpoint of faith and morals, especially in the light of the virtue of justice."
from the Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Catholic Doctrine
The key principles of Catholic Social Teaching are:
| Human Dignity | Dignity of Work and Workers |
| The Common Good | Stewardship of Creation |
| Rights and Responsibilities | Solidarity |
| The Option for the Poor | The Role of Government |
| Participation |
from Key Principles of Catholic Social Thought, Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis
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