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Who wrote the 'Mater et Magistra' ('Mother and Teacher') Encyclical Letter?

   Pope John Paul II
   Pope Paul VI
   Pope Benedict XVI
   Pope John XXIII

Your answer was: Pope Benedict XVI.


Answer: The 'Mater et Magistra' Encyclical Letter was written by Pope John XXIII on May 15, 1961 on the topic of "Christianity and Social Progress". The title means "mother and teacher", referring to the role of the church. It describes a necessity to work towards authentic community in order to promote human dignity. It taught that the state must sometimes intervene in matters of health care, education, and housing.

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Mater et Magistra Encyclical Letter by Pope John XXIII
50th Anniversary
1479 (2011)

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