Pope Leo XIII and Emperor Wilhelm II - First Things

Pope Leo XIII and Emperor Wilhelm II - First Things

The inauguration of the new pope, held on the 105th birthday of St. John Paul II, was the first “virtual” Sunday Mass I attended. It proved to be a worthwhile and memorable experience; Pope Leo’s appeal for love and unity was reflected in his use of Latin, the universal language of the Church, which allows me to attend Latin Mass in any country. It was also reflected in how the Mass incorporated many other world languages. Given the uplifting sp…

3 Big Things from Leo XIII's Rerum Novarum – EpicPew

Many know that Pope Leo XIV chose his papal name to remind us of his predecessor, Leo XIII (1878-1903). The work of Pope Leo XIII consisted of standing up for workers during the Industrial Revolution. A document that Pope Leo XIII wrote to address this is called Rerum Novarum (1891), in English, “Of New Things.” It refers to the “new” technology and ideas threatening the dignity of work and workers during that time. Rerum Novarum is considered o…