Catholic Social Teaching

Catholic social teaching was created in the 19th century when the gospel encountered The modern industrial society.

What is the message of Jesus Christ?

Jesus was concerned about everyone sick, poor vulnerable and the outcast. Responsibility to take care of everyone.

Modern industrial society: The industrial revolution ( When immigrants were forced to work in unfair working conditions.

Pope Leo XII was the first person from the catholic church to speak up about how immigrants were being treated and wrote an encyclical about the Christians view of labor.

Encyclical: A letter only an pope can write

The 7 Catholic teaching:

Life and dignity of the human person:All human life is sacred and must be respected and valued over material goods.