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Quotation from Rerum Novarum by Pope Leo XIII

“charity, the mistress and the queen of virtues.”

Pope Leo XIII

Rerum Novarum, Conclusion, trans. Anonymous (Benziger, 1903)

Portrait of Pope Leo XIII

Leo's final charge to bishops and clergy, before citing Paul on love.

Citation: "charity, the mistress and the queen of virtues." — Pope Leo XIII, Rerum Novarum, Conclusion, trans. Anonymous (Benziger, 1903). (id rerum-novarum-q8)

Portrait: Papa Leone XIII (3x4 cropped), Braun et Compagnie, Public domain.

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