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Rerum Novarum – Historical Document (FREE PDF)

Explore this historical Catholic and Christian document: Rerum Novarum.

  • Includes historically important text presented in a readable, printable PDF format.
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Rerum Novarum addresses the dignity and rights of workers, the family, just wages, private property, government, and the common good.

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