| Sollicitudo rei socialis Latin for 'The Social Concern' Encyclical ofPopeJohn Paul II | |
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| Signature date | 30 December 1987 |
| Subject | On the twentieth anniversary of the encyclicalPopulorum progressio |
| Number | 7 of 14 of the pontificate |
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Sollicitudo rei socialis (Latin:The Social Concern) is anencyclical letter promulgated byPope John Paul II on 30 December 1987, on the twentieth anniversary ofPopulorum progressio. It deals once more with the theme of development along two fundamental lines:
The encyclical presents differences between progress and development, and insists that true development cannot be limited to the multiplication of goods and services, but must contribute to the fullness of being a human being. In this way the moral nature of real development is meant to be shown clearly.
The teaching and spreading of her social doctrine are part of the Church's evangelizing mission. And since it is a doctrine aimed at guiding people's behavior, it consequently gives rise to a "commitment to justice", according to each individual's role, vocation and circumstances. (Para.41)The condemnation of evils and injustices is also part of that ministry ofevangelization in the social field which is an aspect of the Church's prophetic role. But it should be made clear that proclamation is always more important than condemnation... (Para. 41)
The pope continues in this letter his development of the term "structures of sin",[1] used in his earlierapostolic exhortation,Reconciliatio et paenitentia (1984). "Structures of sin" are defined in theCatechism of the Catholic Church as "social situations or institutions that are contrary to thedivine law".[2]
Born Karol Józef Wojtyła; 18 May 1920 – 2 April 2005
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