Which intellectual movement did Pope Leo XIII attempt to align with the Church?
Enlightenment
Renaissance
Modern thinking
Romanticism
Answer
Modern thinking was the intellectual movement that Pope Leo XIII attempted to align with the Church. He believed that the Church could benefit from engaging with modern ideas and advancements, while still maintaining its core beliefs and traditions. This approach was reflected in his encyclical "Aeterni Patris," which encouraged the study of Thomistic philosophy and the integration of modern knowledge into Catholic thought.
Deciphering the Papacy: The Legacy of Pope Leo XIII
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