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Charity in truth places man before the astonishing experience of gift.

Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger

2009 encyclical *Caritas in Veritate* · Gecheckt op 26 juli 2026
Charity in truth places man before the astonishing experience of gift.

Analyse

The exact phrase appears in paragraph 34 of the encyclical, where Benedict XVI discusses the theological concept of gift as central to charity and truth. The wording matches the official Vatican translation.

Achtergrond

*Caritas in Veritate* (Charity in Truth) is a 2009 social encyclical by Pope Benedict XVI addressing global development, ethics, and the role of charity. It builds on Catholic social teaching, emphasizing truth as the foundation of love.

Samenvatting verdict

The statement accurately quotes Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI) from *Caritas in Veritate* (2009).

Geraadpleegde bronnen

— Vatican.va - *Caritas in Veritate* (2009), Paragraph 34
— Libreria Editrice Vaticana (Official Publisher)
— Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 2447)