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Encyclicals of the Holy Father


What is an Encyclical?

A papal document treating of matters related to the general welfare of the Church sent by the Pope to the bishops.  Used especially in modern times to express the mind of the Pope to the people.  *

 

 

 

*  From the "Catholic Pocket Dictionary" by Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J.   Image Books.  Garden City, NY  1985