Sollicitudo Rei Socialis

For the Twentieth Anniversary of Populorum Progressio

St. John Paul II1987-12-30Current

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Overview

Examines development, global interdependence, structures of sin, solidarity, and the moral demands of authentic human progress.

Why This Document Matters

It gives Catholic social analysis a strong account of solidarity as a moral and spiritual virtue.

Historical Context

Issued by St. John Paul II in 1987, 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: 1987-12-30

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

Key Points

Social TeachingHuman Dignity & LifeEvangelization & Mission

Major Themes

Social TeachingHuman Dignity & LifeEvangelization & Mission

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