Consisting of the full text of eight papal social encyclicals dating back to 1891 and the papacy of Leo XIII, and one important papal radio address on Christian social ethics, this reference work also introduces, outlines, and summarizes the texts in clear, understandable language. Each encyclical was intended to be a commentary on and modernization of Leo XIII’s masterly and foundational encyclical Rerum Novarum, and Rousseau brings them together here using their standard paragraph numbering system for easy reference. This valuable reference represents a unique thematic approach to these important religious and social documents.