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Mater et Magistra §160 — Tolle Lege

Encyclicals (Pre-V2)

Pope John XXIII

Mater et Magistra §160

Mater et Magistra: On Christianity and Social Progress

¹⁶⁰ It is therefore a great source of joy to Us to see those nations which enjoy a high degree of economic wealth helping the nations not so well provided, so that they may more effectively raise their standard of living.

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Source: Mater et Magistra (Vatican.va)