A look at the recently re-published writings of Ratzinger during Vatican II, and how his stances on certain issues have or have not changed since becoming pope.
In 'Caritas in veritate,' Benedict merely hints at what a charitable economic system would require. In his older work, Ratzinger was much bolder—why not here?
Benedict's encyclical makes 5 distinct contributions to the church's social teaching, none of which should be narrowly interpreted for specific political purposes.
