II. Respect for Persons and Their Goods

From The Catechism of the Catholic Church

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Animals are God’s creatures. He surrounds them with his providential care. By
their mere existence they bless him and give him glory.¹⁹⁶ Thus men owe
them kindness. We should recall the gentleness with which saints like St.
Francis of Assisi or St. Philip Neri treated animals.

PART THREE: LIFE IN CHRIST

SECTION TWO THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
- CHAPTER TWO YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF
  - Article 7 THE SEVENTH COMMANDMENT
    - II. Respect for Persons and Their Goods

From The Catechism of the Catholic Church – rosary.team