Social Catholicism is a movement within the Catholic Church that emphasizes the application of Catholic social teaching to address social, economic, and political issues. It advocates for justice, human dignity, and the common good, encouraging believers to engage in social action and promote the welfare of all, especially the marginalized. The roots of Social Catholicism can be traced back to the Industrial Revolution, which highlighted the struggles of workers and the poor. Key documents, such as Pope Leo XIII's encyclical Rerum Novarum, laid the foundation for this movement, calling for fair labor practices and the protection of workers' rights.