Summary:
- This article discusses Pope Leo XIII's 1891 encyclical "Rerum Novarum," which addressed the social and economic conditions of the working class during the Industrial Revolution.
- The encyclical called for the protection of workers' rights, including the right to form labor unions, and advocated for a living wage and humane working conditions.
- It also emphasized the importance of critical thinking and education, arguing that these are essential for empowering the poor and promoting social justice.