For much of its long history in the U.S., the Catholic Church was known as the champion of the working class, a community of immigrants whose leaders were steadfast in support of organized labor and economic justice – a faith-based agenda that helped provide a path to success for its largely working-class flock.
as the Sacred Scriptures and Constitution are wont to do— the literal text tore a giant, yawning chasm between
the poor slob and that infamous, rich guy with the winning temperament...