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''Mater et magistra'' is the encyclical written by Pope John XXIII on the topic of "Christianity and Social Progress". It was promulgated on 15 May 1961. The title means "mother and teacher", referring to the role of the church. It describes a necessity to work towards authentic community in order to promote human dignity. It taught that the state must sometimes intervene in matters of health care, education, and housing. ==Context== ''Mater et magistra'' was written in observance of the 70th anniversary of Pope Leo XIII's encyclical ''Rerum novarum''. It also refers to the social teaching of Pope Pius XI in ''Quadragesimo anno'', and of Pope Pius XII in a radio broadcast given 1 June 1941. The document mentions the following changes in the world since then: * Scientific advances including atomic energy, synthetic materials, increased automation, modern agriculture, new means of communication (radio and television), faster transportation, the beginnings of space travel.〔''Mater et magistra'', §47〕 * New social systems such as social security, improved basic education, breaking down of class barriers, and greater awareness of public affairs by the average person. * Lack of economic balance between agriculture and industry, and among different countries.〔''Mater et magistra'', §48〕 * In the political sphere, the breakdown of colonialism, independence for many states in Asia and Africa, and an increasing network of international organizations.〔''Mater et magistra'', §49〕 The Second Vatican Council opened a little more than a year after ''Mater et magistra'' was promulgated. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Mater et Magistra」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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