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"Mater et Magistra" is the encyclical written by Pope John XXIII on the topic of "Christianity and Social Progress". It was promulgated on May 15, 1961. 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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- Text of the encyclical
- Mater et Magistra, TIME magazine, 1969.
- Teacher Yes, Mother No, TIME, 1961.
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