1991
Centesimus Annus – “The One
Hundredth Year” – John Paul II
• One Hundred Years Review of CST and
major events of the last century, constantly
affirming human dignity and human rights,
justice and peace. The fall of Marxism does
not signify a victory for capitalism.
1995 Evangelium Vitae – “The Gospel
of Life ” – John Paul II
• John Paul II reiterates Catholic teaching on the
importance of protecting the sanctity of human life
and dignity right from conception until natural death,
paying particular attention to the growing threats
against human life from abortion and euthanasia.
• Charity in Truth Updates
Populorum Progressio
with a comprehensive
review of development
2009 Caritas in and some reflection on
the economic crisis and
Veritate – “Charity business ethics.
Provides a theological
in Truth” – framework for CST.
BenedictXVI
2013 Evangelii Gaudium – “The Joy of the Gospel” –
First Apostolic Exhortation by Pope Francis
• The Pope speaks on numerous themes,
including evangelization, peace, homiletics,
social justice, the family, respect for
creation, faith and politics, ecumenism,
interreligious dialogue, and the role of
women and of the laity in the Church.