Caritas in Veritate

On Integral Human Development in Charity and Truth

Benedict XVI2009-06-29Current

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Overview

Applies charity and truth to development, economics, technology, globalization, work, the environment, and international cooperation.

Why This Document Matters

It joins social ethics to a theological account of gift, fraternity, truth, and integral human development.

Historical Context

Issued by Benedict XVI in 2009, this papal encyclical addresses the pastoral, doctrinal, or governing needs of its period while remaining part of the Church's continuing documentary tradition.

Authority and Status

Genre: Papal Encyclical
Authority class: Papal encyclical
Juridical force: Doctrinal and pastoral
Current status: Current
Promulgated: 2009-06-29

Authoritative papal teaching; the weight of individual statements depends on their wording, subject, continuity, and intent.

Key Points

Social TeachingHuman Dignity & LifeCulture & Communications

Major Themes

Social TeachingHuman Dignity & LifeCulture & Communications

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