Encyclicals

Encyclicals are letters or documents released by popes during their pontificate. They are often not only educate the people of God, but encyclicals help one to grow in their faith through understanding.

Lumen Fidei Pope Francis (2013)- The latest encyclical on Faith. – Opens In A New Window

Rerum Novarum Pope Leo XIII (1891)- Rights and duties of Capital and Labor. Discusses the condition of the working class – Opens In A New Window (A good read for a business owner.)

Ad diem Illum Pope Pius X (1904)- On the Immaculate conception – Opens In A New Window

Casti Connubii Pope Pius XI (1930)- On Christian marriage – Opens In A New Window

Humanae Vitae Pope Paul VI (1968)- This encyclical defends the Church’s teaching about married life, and explains why the Church rejects the use of birth control – Opens In A New Window

Redemptoris Mater Blessed Pope John Paul II (1987)- His holiness discusses Mary, the Mother of God – Opens In A New Window

Veritatis Splendor Blessed Pope John Paul II (1993)- a wide-ranging look at the Church’s moral teaching – Opens In A New Window

Evangelium Vitae Blessed John Paul II (1995)- The Church’s teaching regarding the value and inviolability of Life – Opens In A New Window

Deus Caritas Est Pope Benedict XVI (2005)- explaining Christian love – Opens In A New Window

Spe Salvi Pope Benedict XVI (2007)- Explaining Christian hope – Opens In A New Window

Caritas in Veritate Pope Benedict XVI (2009)- explaining charity in truth – Opens In A New Window