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The election of Pope Liu XIV is the beginning of a new cycle in the spiritual leadership of more than a billion Catholics. His arrival at the throne of Peter comes shortly after the death of Pope Francis, who was his steadfast voice in defending the poor, social justice, and the environment, the church and the world deeply distinguished. Francisco’s legacy is still echo, but today, before a new intensity, it is appropriate to remember another crucial moment: Rerum Novarum published from Leo XIII in 1891.
Rerum Novarum was more than a response to the social tensions of the industrial revolution. It was an act of intellectual and spiritual courage. At a time when the exploitation of workers lived with the fear of revolutionary socialism, Leo XIII presented an alternative view: a Catholic social doctrine rooted in human dignity, justice and solidarity. He defended the right to property, but he warned of its borders; He realized the legitimacy of unions and called for the state to interfere in defending the most vulnerable.
This tradition of thought – critical, commitment and deep humanity – continued to grow in the twentieth century and found in Pope Francis a particularly audible voice. encyclopedia Laudato yes E All brothers They resumed the spirit of Rerum Novarum and brought it to the challenges of the present: the environmental crisis, the globalization of indifference, and the exclusion of the station.
The choice of Lion XIV naturally raises huge expectations about how it is placed in the face of great contemporary challenges. At the time of “new things”, many expect the Pope, who has just been elected, such as Leo XIII and Francis, will know the signs of times of evangelical wisdom and prophetic courage.
