V. The Authorities In Civil Society

From The Catechism of the Catholic Church

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The Church, because of her commission and competence, is not to be confused in
any way with the political community. She is both the sign and the safeguard of
the transcendent character of the human person. “The Church respects and
encourages the political freedom and responsibility of the
citizen.”⁵²

PART THREE: LIFE IN CHRIST

SECTION TWO THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
- CHAPTER TWO YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF
  - ARTICLE 4 THE FOURTH COMMANDMENT
    - V. The Authorities In Civil Society

From The Catechism of the Catholic Church – rosary.team