Catholicism’s Developing Social Teaching

by Robert A. Sirico

Publisher:

Acton Institute

, 2002

Overview

From its beginnings, the Catholic Church’s moral teaching has always had a social dimension. As the centuries have passed, this teaching has developed as the Church has deepened its knowledge of the truth of the Gospel, while simultaneously taking account of social, political, and economic changes in the world.

In this monograph, Robert A. Sirico examines the development of Catholic social teaching following Leo XIII’s 1891 encyclical, Rerum Novarum, and considers the manner in which Catholics in the United States assimilated its teaching. In doing so, he brings to light many little known facts about these developments that should encourage renewed reflection upon this tumultuous period in the Church’s history.

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Key Features

• Examines the development of Catholic social teaching
• Presents Christians with invaluable insight into the daily economic choice before them
• Delivers international perspectives on Christian economic principles
• Provides important modern scholarship that engages both the mind and the heart

Product Details

• Title: Catholicism’s Developing Social Teaching: Reflections on Rerum Novarum and Centesimus Annus
• Author: Robert A. Sirico
• Publisher: Acton Institute
• Print Publication Date: 2002
• Logos Release Date: 2013
• Pages: 47
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Christian sociology › Catholic Church--History of doctrines
• Resource ID: LLS:CTHLCSMSDVLPNGS
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-25T19:32:28Z

About Robert A. Sirico

Robert A. Sirico received his MDiv from the Catholic University of America, following undergraduate study at the University of Southern California and the University of London. Father Sirico co-founded the Acton Institute with Kris Alan Mauren in 1990.

As president of the Acton Institute, Father Sirico lectures at colleges, universities, and business organizations throughout the U.S. and abroad. His writings on religious, political, economic, and social matters are published in a variety of journals, including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, the London Financial Times, the Washington Times, the Detroit News, and National Review. Father Sirico is often called upon by members of the broadcast media for statements regarding economics, civil rights, and issues of religious concern, and has provided commentary for CNN, ABC, the BBC, NPR, and CBS’ 60 Minutes, among others.