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Introduction by Archbishop Vincent Nichols

Welcome to CST

Welcome to Catholic Social Teaching (CST) online, one of our church’s greatest gifts. This site is dedicated to all people of goodwill.

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Human Dignity

Boy carrying water in Bambui, Cameroon

"Our sense of dignity is affirmed when our uniqueness is recognised and valued by those around us, as we all become global citizens"

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Community

Dermot O'leary with school children in Sierra Leone

A call to community and participation sends a strong message of living by example, helping those in need in immediate and larger communities.

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Care for Creation

The Blue Marble - NASA

The Natural world provides us with food, medicines, industrial resources and clothing. But it also allows us to be more fully human in every other aspect of life.

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Life & Work

People outside Westminster taking part in The Wave, a climate change campaign

Getting the right life work balance is essential for a healthy approach to living life to full. While we are lucky enough to have this option in the west, finding conscience in our actions in life and work can benefit those in poverty.

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Peace

Pax Christi Delegation protesting against the war in Iraq

Finding peace in our own lives through the forgiveness of others allows us to be free from feelings of anger and resentment. Once we have achieved this we can work for a larger peace in the world.

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Solidarity

Archbishops Vincent Nichols and Rowan Williams

Solidarity is not just about unity of message or vision, it is about valuing our fellow human beings and respecting who they are as unique individuals.

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