Centesimus Annus - On the 100th Anniversary of Rerum Novarum

"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, consumerism, and environmental issues.

The text underscores the importance of human dignity, private property, the role of the State, and the need for justice and solidarity in addressing social and economic problems from a Christian perspective. It highlights that true development is not solely economic but encompasses the full human person.

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