Rafael Luis J.

Alvarado
12-G C.N.2

Theology: Social Modern Catholic Teachings Explanations

1891 ​Rerum Novarum​ Leo XIII

Rerum Novarum discusses about the kinds of conditions and quality all towards the working
class. It talks about the relationships and mutual duties between labor and capital, as well as the
government and its citizens. It’s main primary concern was that it needed some amelioration
between the “misery and wretchedness pressing so unjustly on the majority of the working
class.” It supported the rights of labor to form unions, rejected socialism and unrestricted
capitalism, while affirming the right to private property.

1931 ​Quadragesimo Anno​ Pius XI

Quadragesimo Anno discusses the ethical implications of the social and economic order. It
describes the major dangers for human freedom and dignity, arising from unrestrained
capitalism, socialism, and totalitarian communism. It also calls for the reconstruction of the
social order based on the principles of solidarity and subsidiarity. Essential contributors to the
formulation of the encyclical were the german jesuits, roman catholic theologians and social
philosophers

1961 ​Mater et Magistra​ John XXIII

Mater et Magistra is on the topic of “christianity and social progress”. The title means "mother
and teacher,'' referring to the role of the church. It describes a necessity to work towards
authentic community in order to promote human dignity. It taught that the state must sometimes
intervene in matters of health care, education, and housing.

1963 ​Pacem in Terris​ John XXIII

Pacem in Terris was a papal encyclical issued on the rights and obligations of individuals and of
the state, as well as the proper relations between states. It emphasized human dignity and
equality among all people, and made mention of issues such as the rights of women, nuclear
non-proliferation, and the united nations, all of which it endorsed.

1965 ​Gaudium et Spes​ Vatican II

Gaudium et Spes is the pastoral constitution of the church in the modern world, it was one of the
four constitutions resulting from the second vatican council. Together, the dogmatic constitution
of the church, lumen gentium, and the pastoral constitution on the church in the modern world
stand as the two pillars of the second vatican council. The dogmatic constitution treats the nature
of the church in itself while the pastoral constitution treats its mission in the world.
1967 ​Populorum Progressio​ Paul VI
Populorum Progressio is about the topic of "the development of peoples" and that the economy
of the world should serve mankind and not just the few. It touches on a variety of principles of
catholic social teaching: the right to a just wage; the right to security of employment; the right to
fair and reasonable working conditions; the right to join a union; and the universal destination of
resources and goods.

1971 ​Octogesima Adveniens​ Paul VI

Octogesima Adveniens is the incipit of the 14 May 1971 apostolic letter addressed by pope paul
to cardinal maurice roy, president of the pontifical council for the laity and of the pontifical
council for justice and peace, on the occasion of the eightieth anniversary of Pope Leo encyclical
rerum novarum. Generally known as a call to action on the eightieth anniversary of rerum
novarum, it discusses themes such as securing democratic foundations in society.

1971 ​Justice in the World​ Synod of Bishops

Justice in the World deals with the issue of justice and liberation of the poor and oppressed. It
called for more countries to share their power and for wealthy nations to consume less. It makes
up a part of official catholic social teaching. It was written by many bishops from poor,
undeveloped countries and was influenced by liberation theology. They wrote that justice is
central to the catholic church's mission and that "christian love of neighbour and justice cannot
be separated.

1975 ​Evangelii Nuntiandi​ Paul VI

Evangelii Nuntiandi is an apostolic exhortation on the theme of catholic evangelization. The title,
taken from the opening words of the original Latin text, means "in proclaiming the gospel". It
affirms the role of every Christian, not only ordained ministers, priests, and deacons, or religious,
or professional church staff, in spreading the gospel of jesus christ. Evangelii nuntiandi also gave
theological principles to guide members in understanding what is meant by the word
evangelization and how it applies to the average Roman Catholic.

1979 ​Redemptor Hominis​ John Paul II

Redemptor Hominis is the name of the first encyclical written by pope john paul II. It lays a
blueprint for his pontificate in its exploration of contemporary human problems and especially
their proposed solutions found in a deeper understanding of the human person. Redemptor
hominis also proposes that the solution to these problems may be found through a fuller
understanding of the person: both of the human person, and that of christ.
1981 ​Laborem Exercens​ John Paul II
Laborem Exercens is an encyclical written by pope john paul II in 1981, on human work. It is
part of the larger body of catholic social teaching, which traces its origin to pope leo XIII's 1891
encyclical Rerum novarum. Laborem exercens was also written in honor of the 90th anniversary,
and makes reference to Rerum novarum and to several of the subsequent writings.

1988 ​Sollicitudo Rei Socialis​ John Paul II

Sollicitudo Rei Socialis deals once more with the theme of development along two fundamental
lines: 1) the failed development of the third world and 2) the meaning of, conditions and
requirements for a development of a worthy person. The encyclical presents differences between
progress and development, and insists that true development cannot be limited to the
multiplication of goods and services, but must contribute to the fullness of being a human being.
In this way the moral nature of real development is meant to be shown clearly.

1991 ​Centessimus Annus​ John Paul II

Centessimus Annus is an encyclical which was written by pope john paul II in 1991 on the
hundredth anniversary of Rerum novarum, an encyclical issued by pope leo XIII in 1891. It is
part of a larger body of writings, known as catholic social teaching, that trace their origin to
Rerum novarum and ultimately the new testament.

1995 ​Evangelium Vitae​ John Paul II

Evangelium Vitae also known as "The Gospel of Life", is a papal encyclical promulgated on 25
march 1995 by pope john paul II. It deals with issues pertaining to the sanctity of human life,
including murder, abortion, euthanasia, and capital punishment, reaffirming the Church's stances
on said issues in a way generally considered consistent with previous Church teachings.

2009 ​Caritas in veritate​ Benedict XVI

Caritas in veritate is concerned with the problems of global development and progress towards
the common good, arguing that both Love and Truth are essential elements of an effective
response. The work is addressed to all strata of global society – there are specific points aimed at
political leaders, business leaders, religious leaders, financiers, and aid agencies but the work as
a whole is also addressed to all people of good will.