How does Stephen's relationship with Catholicism evolve in 'A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man'?

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He remains entirely against the Catholic Church throughout the story.Since he was brought up Catholic, he never experiences any conflict with his beliefs.He struggles between his wish for independence and his commitment to moral values.He dedicates himself to becoming a priest from start to finish.

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Stephen's journey in the novel is marked by an internal conflict where he balances his yearning for personal freedom with his moral and religious upbringing, rather than outright rejecting or fully embracing Catholicism.