Pope John XXIII
Mater et Magistra §251
Mater et Magistra: On Christianity and Social Progress
251 Thus, religion and moral and physical well-being are one in demanding this periodic rest, and for many centuries now the Church has set aside Sunday as a special day of rest for the faithful, on which they participate in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, the memorial and application of Christ's redemptive work for souls.
Source: Mater et Magistra (Vatican.va)