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Mater et Magistra §164 — Tolle Lege

Encyclicals (Pre-V2)

Pope John XXIII

Mater et Magistra §164

Mater et Magistra: On Christianity and Social Progress

¹⁶⁴ We are aware how deeply the public conscience has been affected in recent years by the urgent need of supporting the economic development and social progress of those countries which are still struggling against poverty and economic disabilities.

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Source: Mater et Magistra (Vatican.va)