Church Document
Centesimus Annus
Encyclical of Pope Saint John Paul II (1991)
Marking the centenary of Rerum Novarum, Pope John Paul II reflects on the collapse of communism, the limits and proper role of the free economy, and the priority of the human person and the common good in social and economic life.
Key themes
- The events of 1989
- The free economy and its limits
- The State and culture
- The dignity of work
Document type
Encyclical
Issuing authority
Pope Saint John Paul II
Issued date
1 May 1991