Papal Bull "Quantavis Diligentia"

The Papal Bull "Quantavis Diligentia," issued by Pope Leo XIII in 1891, addressed the responsibilities of employers towards their workers during the industrial revolution. It emphasized the moral duty of employers to ensure fair wages, reasonable working hours, and safe conditions. The document sought to promote social justice, encouraging a balance between capital and labor. It called for a cooperative relationship between workers and employers, reflecting the Church’s growing concern for social issues and the welfare of the working class in rapidly changing economic conditions.