‘The Pope and the People: Select Letters and Addresses on Social Questions’ is a collection of writings by Pope Leo XIII (and in some editions, subsequent popes such as Pius X, Benedict XV, and Pius XI) on Catholic social teaching in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book compiles selected encyclical letters and speeches from the popes that focus on the Catholic Church’s response to the social, economic, and political issues that arose during the era of industrialization and modernization. Its aim is to apply Catholic theological and moral principles to the challenges of the modern world, such as the gap between rich and poor, workers’ rights, and the role of the state in society. Overall, the book serves as a foundation for modern Catholic Social Teaching, offering guidance on how Christians should engage in social and political affairs through a theological lens.