PART I - Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: The US Bishops’ Reflection on Catholic Teaching and Political Life - What Does the Church Say About Catholic Social Teaching in the Public Square?—Four Principles of Catholic Social Teaching - Solidarity

5555. These four principles and related themes from Catholic social teaching provide a moral framework that does not easily fit ideologies of “right” or “left,” “liberal” or “conservative,” or the platform of any political party. They are not partisan or sectarian, but reflect fundamental ethical principles that are common to all people.