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Mater et Magistra §222 — Tolle Lege

Encyclicals (Pre-V2)

Pope John XXIII

Mater et Magistra §222

Mater et Magistra: On Christianity and Social Progress

²²² First, We must reaffirm most strongly that this Catholic social doctrine is an integral part of the Christian conception of life.

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Source: Mater et Magistra (Vatican.va)