Social Encyclicals

What does the encyclical On the Condition of Labor (Rerum Novarum)primarily address?

• The dehumanizing conditions of many workers

• The importance of ecological conservation

• Guidelines for spiritual conversion

• The role of technology in society

Who was the encyclical Peace on Earth (Pacem in Terris) addressed to?

• State leaders

• Religious congregations

• Only the world's Catholics

• All men of good will

What major issues does The Gospel of Life (Evangelium Vitae) address?

• Global warming

• Social Friendship

• Right to form unions

• Threats to life and dignity, such as euthanasia and the death penalty

According to God is Love (Deus Caritas Est), what is the human ability to love rooted in?

• The Father's love for humankind

• Social and cultural norms

• Economic stability

• Educational background

What does On Care for Our Common Home (Laudato Si’) urge the world to do?

• Increase industrial activities

• Prioritize the environmental concerns over the rights of workers

• Focus solely on economic growth

• Work together to reduce consumption of non-renewable resources

What backdrop does On Fraternity and Social Friendship (Fratelli tutti) reference in its call for universal fraternity?

• The Covid-19 pandemic

• The financial crisis of 2008

• The digital revolution

• The Cold War

Peace on Earth (Pacem in Terris) addresses

• Climate Change

• Human Rights and Responsibilities

• The Covid-19 Pandemic

• Euthanasia

On Fraternity and Social Friendship (Fratelli tutti) highlights the need for

• Social friendship and fraternity during a time of isolation and crisis

• Protections for worker's rights such as just wages, rest, and fair treatment

• An end to experimentation on human embryos

• A younger voting age