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“What could ever be a sufficient reason for excusing in any way the direct murder of the innocent? This is precisely what we are dealing with here. Whether inflicted upon the mother or upon the child, it is against the precept of God and the law of nature: 'Thou shalt not kill.'”

Quote by Pope Pius XI

Book:Five great encyclicals: Labor - education - marriage -reconstructing the social order - atheistic communism

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Five great encyclicals: Labor - education - marriage -reconstructing the social order - atheistic communism

The book delves into the complexities of labor relations, the role of education in society, the institution of marriage, the reconstruction of social order, and the implications of atheistic communism. Each encyclical is presented with a focus on their historical context, philosophical underpinnings, and potential societal impacts. more

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Pope Pius XI, born Amedeo Achille Raffaele Guiseppe Damiano Cardinal Dollenti, was the 259th Pope, serving from 1922 to 1939. Born on May 31, 1857, and died on February 10, 1939, he was the first Pope born in Italy. During his papacy, he worked to improve the relationship between the Church and society, promoting the modernization of the Catholic Church. more

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Book:On the Condition of Workers

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Source: The Pope and the People: Select Letters and Addresses on Social Questions

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Book:A Light in the Heavens: Great Encyclical Letters of Pope Leo XIII

Source: A Light in the Heavens: Great Encyclical Letters of Pope Leo XIII

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