The Catholic definition of religious freedom, particularly from Vatican II's "Dignitatis Humanae", is the right of the human person to be free from coercion by individuals, groups, or any human power to act against their own beliefs, whether privately or publicly, alone or with others, within due limits, rooted in human dignity and free will. It's about the freedom to seek truth and live it out, allowing individuals and communities to worship and witness their faith openly, not just freedom from religion but freedom for authentic religious life for all people, as a foundation for a just society. 

• Freedom from Coercion: No one should be forced to believe or act against their conscience in religious matters.
• Based on Human Dignity: This right stems from the inherent dignity of the human person, not just subjective attitudes.
• For Individuals & Communities: It applies to private belief and public practice, alone or with others, for individuals and religious groups.
• Within "Due Limits": The exercise of this freedom must respect the just requirements of public order and the common good, but this doesn't mean the state can dictate belief.
• Not Absolute Liberty: The Church rejects an "absolute liberty" where all ideas can be expressed without restraint, emphasizing that religious freedom must align with moral law and the common good.