rerum novarum

Thursday, 30 March 2000 Leo XIII : Rerum Novarum 1. What did Leo say about the poor people? Leo said that: The present age has handed over the working poor to inhumane employers and greedy competitors. (a. 6) He saw the working poor as needy and helpless, (a. 66) And they are insufficiently protected against injustices and violence. (a. 32) 2. What did he want the working poor to understand? He wanted the working poor to understand that the lowest in society cannot …

…action to individuals and families. (a. 52) Government should give public aid to families in extreme difficulty. (a. 21) · Briefly summarise the popes intention and purpose for the Rerum Novarum. The Popes intention was his conviction that the present ages has handed over the working poor to inhumane employers and greedy competitors. He wanted to help the working poor by setting these rules. These rules help people to know their roles and obligations when dealing with work.