Historical Events tagged with "Pope Leo XIII"
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Religion & Philosophy
Pope Leo XIII Condemns Freemasonry
April 20th, 1884 140 years ago
Pope Leo XIII published the encyclical Humanum genus, which firmly condemned Freemasonry for its perceived opposition to the Catholic Church and its teachings. This document argued that the principles of Freemasonry were incompatible with the doctrines of the Church, particularly in terms of its moral and philosophical foundations. The Pope called for the faithful to oppose Masonic principles and asserted the importance of maintaining a distinct Catholic identity in society.
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