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This compendium presents the social doctrine of the Church, rooted in God's plan of love for humanity and fulfilled in Jesus Christ. It emphasizes the dignity of the human person, created in God's image and oriented towards communion with the Trinity, and outlines various aspects of social life influenced by this perspective, such as the rights of workers, the importance of solidarity, and the pro...

"Laborem Exercens," issued by Pope John Paul II on the ninetieth anniversary of "Rerum Novarum," explores the dignity and value of human work. It emphasizes that work is fundamental to human existence, a way for individuals to participate in God's creation and fulfill their purpose on Earth. The text discusses the historical conflict between labor and capital, arguing for the priority of labor ove...

"Centesimus Annus" by Pope John Paul II commemorates the hundredth anniversary of Pope Leo XIII's encyclical "Rerum Novarum". It reflects on the enduring relevance of "Rerum Novarum" concerning the condition of workers and the Church's social teaching, while also analyzing the "new things" of the late 20th century, including the fall of Communism and the challenges of modern capitalism, consumeris...

Pope Paul VI's Apostolic Letter Octogesima Adveniens, issued on the 80th anniversary of the encyclical Rerum Novarum, addresses new social challenges in a rapidly changing world. The Pope discusses issues such as urbanization, the role of youth and women, the rights of workers, and various forms of discrimination. He calls on Christian communities to analyze their local situations in light of Gosp...

"Quadragesimo Anno" by Pope Pius XI, published in 1931, commemorates forty years since Pope Leo XIII's influential encyclical, "Rerum Novarum," which addressed the condition of workers. Pius XI revisits the social and economic issues raised by his predecessor, particularly the growing divide between the wealthy and the working class, and examines the impact and reception of Leo XIII's teachings. T...

Rerum Novarum by Pope Leo XIII addresses the conflict between capital and labor in a time of significant industrial change. It argues against the socialist idea of abolishing private property, asserting instead that the right to private ownership is a natural human right, essential for individuals and families, and beneficial to society. The document emphasizes the importance of religious and mora...