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Rerum Novarum

Pope Leo XIII's 1891 encyclical on labor, workers' rights, and economic justice.

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What was Pope Leo XIII's stance on US politics during his papacy?

engaged U.S. political and cultural developments deliberately and critically: he praised aspects of American civic life while condemning tendencies he labeled “” that he saw as threats to Catholic doc...

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How does Pope Francis' view on Donald Trump differ from Pope Leo XIII's?

has been an outspoken critic of several policies of ’s administration—especially on —framing those policies as inconsistent with . , who led the church in the late 19th century, could not comment on c...