Catholic Social Teaching

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June 3, 2021

The USCCB is celebrating Religious Freedom Week from June 22 through June 29.

In Laudato Si, a letter addressed to all the people of the world, Pope Francis presents a clear and compelling case for placing people at

Catholic Social Teaching

Evengelium Vitae (The Gospel of Life)

Pope John Paul II, 1995

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Centesimus Annus (Hundredth Year)

Pope John Paul II, 1991

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Sollicitudo Rei Socialis (The Concern of the Church for the Social Order)

Pope John Paul II, 1987

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Laborem Exercens (On Human Work)

John Paul II, 1981 The encyclical Laborem Exercens was written by Pope John Paul II in 1981 to celebrate 90 years since the publication of Rerum Novarum.

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Octogesima Adveniens (Eightieth Anniversary)

Pope Paul VI, 1971

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Populorum Progressio (On the Development of Peoples)

Pope Paul VI, 1967

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Gaudium et Spes (Hope and Joy)

Issued during the papacy of Pope Paul VI, 1965

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Pacem in Terris (Peace on Earth)

Pope John XXIII, 1963

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Mater et Magistra (Mother and Teacher)

Pope John XXII, 1961

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Quadragesimo Anno (The Fortieth Year)

Pope Pius XI, 1931

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