As we see new examples daily of government involvement in privately-held businesses, here’s a take on the Vatican’s historical position on socialism in the American Chronicle.

“…no one can be at the same time a good Catholic and a true socialist”

Pius XI, Quadragesimo Anno (120), May 15, 1931

The comment was controversial at the time and still is. Lots of people think religion should have no bearing on economics or politics, but Pius was making a point that is as valid today as it was during the Great Depression.