This video explores Capitalism through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching (CST) — examining whether Catholics can embrace a market economy while remaining faithful to Gospel values.
From papal encyclicals such as Rerum Novarum, Quadragesimo Anno, Centesimus Annus, and Caritas in Veritate, the Church affirms that capitalism is not condemned in itself, but must be guided by moral principles that uphold human dignity, justice, and the common good.
We break down:
✅ What the Church means by "Capitalism" and a "Market Economy"
✅ Why the Church rejects Socialism but conditionally affirms Capitalism
✅ The moral dangers of greed, exploitation, and consumerism
✅ How free markets can serve the Common Good when aligned with CST
✅ The Christian duty to pursue justice, peace, and responsible stewardship
Catholicism does not present an economic model — instead, it offers a moral framework ensuring that economic freedom always serves the human person, never the other way around.
📚 Sources:
Rerum Novarum (Leo XIII, 1891)
Quadragesimo Anno (Pius XI, 1931)
Mater et Magistra (John XXIII, 1961)
Populorum Progressio (Paul VI, 1967)
Centesimus Annus (John Paul II, 1991)
Caritas in Veritate (Benedict XVI, 2009)
Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church (Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, 2004)
Catechism of the Catholic Church, §§2401–2463
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