Are Catholics socialists, Capitalists, or something else?

     I can tell you, without hesitation, that Catholics are most certainly not socialists.  So, are they capitalists?  Not quite.  It turns out, that you can believe property rights, and earning income, and not be a capitalist.  

    Mercantilism, for instance.

    So, what are Catholics?

    Christians in communion with the Pope of Rome.

    Now, of course, and this is of the utmost importance.  

     We're expected to pay our workers a fair wage.  ( 1 Timothy 5:18 )

       But, whilst our bishops support minimum wage laws, it's important to note, that, cost of living varies between jurisdictions.

    Ideally, private property should be widespread, and workers should own their means of production.  

    That said, it's not socialism or communism (CCC #2425)CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH SECOND EDITION, as Catholics believe that companies have a right to form, and that you have the right to work for another person, if you so please.  The distributist view is largely based on the middle ages view of guilds.

    Guilds, not unions.  That way, you can ensure people of different social groups have a voice.

    Of note, is the concept of subsidiarity, that things that CAN be done at the local level, SHOULD be done at the local level.  And via the tenth amendment to the US constitution, this is entirely possible. Tenth Amendment 

    So, what are Catholics?

    Christians, following Jesus.