In His 1931 Address, Pope Pius XI (R

question 14

Multiple Choice

In his 1931 address, Pope Pius XI (r. 1922-1939)

• A) condemned the rising tide of ethnic tensions in eastern Europe as well as political extremism in countries such as Italy, Germany, and Russia.
• B) blamed the decline in European fertility rates on the modern neglect of the family, the emancipation of women, and the spread of contraception.
• C) condemned the failure of modern societies to provide their citizens with the moral and material conditions necessary for a decent life.
• D) called upon Europeans to return to their religious faith in this time of economic distress and to focus on family, thrift, and hard work.

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