New pope follows in the footsteps of Leo XIII, father of the Church's social doctrine
- Posted on May 9, 2025
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New pope follows in the footsteps of Leo XIII, father of the Church's social doctrine

In 1891, Leo XIII published the encyclical 'Rerum Novarum,' an important text in contemporary Catholicism that addresses the labor question and criticizes the excesses of capitalism.