Read the Catechism in a Year
Day 278 - The Use of Military Force
The Fifth Commandment: You shall not kill.
When is the use of military force allowed?
The use of military force is possible only in an extreme emergency. There are several criteria for a “just war”: (1) Authorization by the competent authority; (2) a just cause; (3) a just purpose; (4) war must be the last resort; (5) the methods used must be proportionate; (6) there must be a prospect of success. (YOUCAT question 399)
Dig Deeper: Corresponding CCC section (2318-2330) and other references here.
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