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Catholic Social Teaching

The social doctrine of the Church as a body of teaching.

Also called CST, social doctrine, Rerum novarum.

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1880s

  1. Immortale Dei1 November 1885On the Christian Constitution of StatesPope
  2. Libertas20 June 1888On the Nature of Human LibertyPope

1890s

  1. Rerum Novarum15 May 1891On Capital and LaborPope
  2. Sapientiae Christianae10 January 1890On Christians as CitizensPope

1900s

  1. Il Fermo Proposito11 June 1905On Catholic Action in ItalyPope

1930s

  1. Quadragesimo Anno15 May 1931On Reconstruction of the Social OrderPope
  2. Divini Redemptoris19 March 1937On Atheistic CommunismPope

1940s

  1. La solennità della Pentecoste1 June 1941Radio Message for Pentecost (50th anniversary of Rerum Novarum)Pope

1950s

  1. Ad Petri Cathedram29 June 1959On Truth, Unity and Peace in a Spirit of CharityPope

1960s

  1. Mater et Magistra15 May 1961On Christianity and Social ProgressPope
  2. Gaudium et Spes7 December 1965Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern WorldEcumenical Council
  3. Pacem in Terris11 April 1963On Establishing Universal Peace in Truth, Justice, Charity and LibertyPope
  4. Closing Message to Workers8 December 1965Closing Message of the Council to WorkersPope
  5. Statement on Race Relations and Poverty†19 November 1966Race Relations and PovertyBishops' Conferences
  6. Populorum Progressio26 March 1967On the Development of PeoplesPope
  7. Message des évêques du Tiers-Monde†August 1967Message to the Peoples of the Third World (18 bishops)Ecclesial Initiatives
  8. Carta de Río†May 1968Letter of Rio (Latin American Jesuit provincials on social justice)Ecclesial Initiatives
  9. Documento de Medellín: La Iglesia en la actual transformación de América Latina a la luz del Concilio6 September 1968Medellín ConclusionsBishops' Conferences
  10. Documento de San Miguel†April 1969San Miguel Declaration (application of Medellín to Argentina)Bishops' Conferences

1970s

  1. Octogesima Adveniens14 May 1971On the Eightieth Anniversary of Rerum NovarumPope
  2. Convenientes ex universo (De Iustitia in Mundo)†30 November 1971II Ordinary General Assembly (1971), Justice in the WorldSynod of Bishops
  3. Men for Others: Education for Social Justice and Social Action Today†July 1973Men for Others (Valencia address)Ecclesial Initiatives
  4. Decree 4: Our Mission Today: The Service of Faith and the Promotion of Justice1975GC32 Decree 4Ecclesial Initiatives
  5. Human Development and Christian Salvation1976Human Development and Christian SalvationTheological & Biblical Commissions
  6. Political Responsibility: Reflections on an Election Year12 February 1976Political ResponsibilityBishops' Conferences
  7. To Live in Christ Jesus: A Pastoral Reflection on the Moral Life11 November 1976To Live in Christ JesusBishops' Conferences
  8. Iustitiam et Pacem10 December 1976Establishing the Pontifical Commission Justice and Peace on a Permanent BasisPope
  9. La Iglesia y las organizaciones políticas populares6 August 1978The Church and Popular Political Organizations (3rd pastoral letter)Diocesan Bishops
  10. Documento de Puebla: La evangelización en el presente y en el futuro de América Latina13 February 1979Puebla DocumentBishops' Conferences
  11. Misión de la Iglesia en medio de la crisis del país6 August 1979The Church's Mission amid the National Crisis (4th pastoral letter)Diocesan Bishops

1980s

  1. Libertatis conscientia22 March 1986Instruction on Christian Freedom and LiberationRoman Curia
  2. Religious and Human Promotion12 August 1980Religious and Human PromotionRoman Curia
  3. Dives in Misericordia30 November 1980On the mercy of GodPope
  4. Laborem Exercens14 September 1981On human workPope
  5. The Challenge of Peace: God's Promise and Our Response3 May 1983The Challenge of PeaceBishops' Conferences
  6. Libertatis nuntius6 August 1984Instruction on certain aspects of the Theology of LiberationRoman Curia
  7. Economic Justice for AllNovember 1986Economic Justice for AllBishops' Conferences
  8. At the Service of the Human Community†27 December 1986An Ethical Approach to the International Debt QuestionRoman Curia
  9. Sollicitudo Rei Socialis30 December 1987On social concern (20th anniversary of Populorum Progressio)Pope
  10. The Church and Racism†3 November 1988The Church and Racism: Towards a More Fraternal SocietyRoman Curia

1990s

  1. Centesimus Annus1 May 1991On the centenary of Rerum NovarumPope
  2. Sharing Catholic Social Teaching: Challenges and Directions19 June 1998Sharing Catholic Social TeachingBishops' Conferences
  3. Renewing the Earth14 November 1991Renewing the EarthBishops' Conferences
  4. Communities of Salt and Light: Reflections on the Social Mission of the ParishNovember 1993Communities of Salt and LightBishops' Conferences
  5. Socialium Scientiarum1 January 1994Establishing the Pontifical Academy of Social SciencesPope
  6. Our Mission and Culture (and other decrees)†1995GC34 DecreesEcclesial Initiatives
  7. Towards a Better Distribution of Land23 November 1997Towards a Better Distribution of Land: The Challenge of Agrarian ReformRoman Curia

2000s

  1. Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church2 April 2004Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the ChurchRoman Curia
  2. Deus caritas est25 December 2005On Christian lovePope
  3. The Fight against Corruption21 September 2006Note: The Fight against CorruptionRoman Curia
  4. Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship14 November 2007Forming Consciences for Faithful CitizenshipBishops' Conferences
  5. A Fire That Kindles Other Fires; Challenges to Our Mission Today (and other decrees)†2008GC35 DecreesEcclesial Initiatives
  6. Caritas in veritate29 June 2009On integral human development in charity and truthPope

2010s

  1. Towards Reforming the International Financial and Monetary Systems24 October 2011Note on Reform of the International Financial SystemRoman Curia
  2. Vocation of the Business Leader†March 2012Vocation of the Business Leader: A ReflectionRoman Curia
  3. Laudato si'24 May 2015On care for our common homePope
  4. Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship (2015 revision)17 November 2015Faithful Citizenship (2015)Bishops' Conferences
  5. Humanam progressionem17 August 2016Establishing the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human DevelopmentPope
  6. A New Moment: Envisioning the Ministry of Catholic Charities†2017A New MomentEcclesial Initiatives
  7. Companions in a Mission of Reconciliation and Justice; Renewed Governance for a Renewed Mission6 January 2017GC36 Decrees (promulgated)Ecclesial Initiatives
  8. Oeconomicae et pecuniariae quaestiones6 January 2018Considerations for an Ethical Discernment on the Economic-Financial SystemRoman Curia

2020s

  1. Catechesis on Healing the World5 August 2020 – 30 September 2020Social doctrine and the theological virtues in light of the pandemic, 2020Pope
  2. Journeying Towards Care for Our Common Home†18 May 2020Journeying Towards Care for Our Common Home: Five Years after Laudato si'Roman Curia
  3. Fratelli tutti3 October 2020On fraternity and social friendshipPope
  4. Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship (new introductory note)†15 November 2023Faithful Citizenship (2023)Bishops' Conferences
  5. Discorso al Collegio cardinalizio10 May 2025Address to the College of Cardinals (programmatic; Leo XIII, Evangelii gaudium, Vatican II)Pope
  6. Dilexi te4 October 2025On love for the poorPope
  7. In Charity and Truth: Toward a Renewed Political Culture†February 2026In Charity and TruthDiocesan Bishops
  8. Magnifica humanitas15 May 2026On safeguarding the human person in the age of artificial intelligencePope