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Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIII's reforms emphasized social justice, labor rights, and engagement with modernity, laying the groundwork for contemporary Catholic social teaching through his landmark encyclical "Rerum Novarum." Key Reforms and Initiatives Rerum Novarum (1891): This encyclical is perhaps Pope Leo XIII's most significant contribution, addressing the rights of workers in the context of industrialization. It was groundbreaking in advocating for: Fair wages and safe working conditions for laborers. The right of workers to form unions, recognizing their collective strength to negotiate for better conditions 2 . The protection of private property, while condemning conditions that exploit labor 2 . A balanced critique of both socialism and laissez-faire capitalism, emphasizing a moral approach to economic relations
Pope Leo XIII's reforms emphasized social justice, labor rights, and engagement with modernity, laying the groundwork for contemporary Catholic social teaching through his landmark encyclical "Rerum Novarum." Key Reforms and Initiatives Rerum Novarum (1891): This encyclical is perhaps Pope Leo XIII's most significant contribution, addressing the rights of workers in the context of industrialization. It was groundbreaking in advocating for: Fair wages and safe working conditions for laborers. The right of workers to form unions, recognizing their collective strength to negotiate for better conditions 2 . The protection of private property, while condemning conditions that exploit labor 2 . A balanced critique of both socialism and laissez-faire capitalism, emphasizing a moral approach to economic relations