
Pope Leo: Rerum Novarum and Catholic Social Teaching on the 134th anniversary
New Polity
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Pope Leo and the Social Crisis
This chapter examines the historical context of Pope Leo's writings during the Industrial Revolution, revealing the deep social inequalities and the rise of radical ideologies in response to poverty. It highlights the Catholic critique of these ideologies and emphasizes the importance of understanding power dynamics in striving for a just society.
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