Pope Pius XI Quotes About Socialism
-
Whether considered as a doctrine, or as an historical fact, or as a movemement, socialism, if it really remains socialism, cannotbe brought into harmony with the dogmas of the Catholic church.... Religious socialism, Christian socialism, are expressions implying a contradiction in terms.
→ -
Always moved by religious motives, the Church has condemned the various forms of Marxist Socialism; and she condemns them today, because it is her permanent right and duty to safeguard men from currents of thought and influence that jeopardize their eternal salvation.
→ -
"Religious Socialism," "Christian Socialism," are expressions implying a contradiction in terms.
→ -
If Socialism, like all errors, contains some truth (which, moreover, the Supreme Pontiffs have never denied), it is based nevertheless on a theory of human society peculiar to itself and irreconcilable with true Christianity. Religious socialism, Christian socialism, are contradictory terms; no one can be at the same time a good Catholic and a true socialist.
→
Related Authors
-
-
Therese of Lisieux Saint -
-
-
-
Pio of Pietrelcina Saint -
Benito Mussolini Former Duce -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
John Bosco Priest -
Pope John Paul II Priest -
