León XIII
Pope Leo XIII, born Vincenzo Gioacchino Pecci in 1810, served as the Pope from 1878 until his death in 1903. He is best known for his encyclical 'Rerum Novarum' published in 1891, which addressed the conditions of the working class and laid the foundation for modern Catholic social teaching. His papacy emphasized the importance of social justice, the rights of workers, and the role of the Church in addressing social issues. Leo XIII sought to engage with contemporary social issues through a lens of faith, advocating for the dignity of all individuals.
Born on Mar 02, 1810 (215 years old)
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León XIII's encyclical Rerum Novarum was commemorated by Pío XI.
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León XIII is known for writing the first social encyclical of the Catholic Church, Rerum Novarum.
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