Catholics found freedom not only to practice their faith but also to participate fully in civic life， bringing the deepest moral convictions to the public square and cooperating with their neighbors in shaping a vibrant, democratic society."
天主教徒不仅有推行他们信仰的自由，还可以完全参与到市政生活中，带给公众最深刻的道德信念，和市民们一起构筑充满活力和民主的社会。
civic: relating to a town or city, esp. its gov't and public activities
conviction: a strong belief or opinion about sth

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