In our times, many clergy and laymen alike argue that Catholic social teaching requires that we support the demands of a vast -- and largely secular -- welfare state. With the comprehensive works of Pope Leo XIII as his guide, Esolen shows readers that Catholic social teaching is far more generous and human than any government programs can be, and that …
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