What Do Liberalism and Catholicism Have In Common?

Despite what some will say, they can coexist—and even help each other thrive

For centuries, the Catholic Church aligned itself with authority and order, often at the expense of individual liberty. But that story began to shift—dramatically—during the Second Vatican Council.

In this video, we unpack James M. Patterson’s piece exploring how Catholic social teaching has evolved to embrace many of liberalism’s core values, and why some believers today are trying to reverse course.

Watch it below or on TikTok.

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