Catholic leaders in Central and South America incorporated Marxism into their teachings and called it Liberation Theology. The Soviet Union played a significant role in the development of Liberation ... View MoreCatholic leaders in Central and South America incorporated Marxism into their teachings and called it Liberation Theology. The Soviet Union played a significant role in the development of Liberation Theology. The Soviet Union's role in the development of liberation theology is highlighted by claims from former Soviet officials. They suggest that the KGB influenced the movement to promote Marxist ideas under the guise of religious activism, particularly with its focus on the liberation of the oppressed and often incorporates socio-economic analyses.