Church Document
Divini Redemptoris
Encyclical of Pope Pius XI (1937)
The encyclical of Pope Pius XI on atheistic communism, exposing its errors and reaffirming the Church's social teaching and the dignity of the human person.
Key themes
- Atheistic communism
- Social doctrine
- Human dignity
- Justice
Document type
Encyclical
Issuing authority
Pope Pius XI
Issued date
19 March 1937