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Gender theory confusion shows need for papal encyclical, Dutch cardinal says
Extreme forms of gender theory have become so influential that a papal encyclical should address the topic, Dutch Cardinal Willem... Read more
‘Fratelli tutti’: Pope Francis ‘delighted’ as Muslim group oversees encyclical’s Russian translation
Pope Francis said on Wednesday that he was “delighted” to learn that a Muslim group had overseen the translation of... Read more
Apostolic nuncio to US to hold webinar on Fratelli Tutti
Archbishop Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, will present a webinar on the pope’s recent encyclical, Fratelli Tutti. Read more
‘Fratelli tutti’: Human fraternity committee to invite youth to make Pope Francis’ vision ‘a reality’
A Vatican presentation for Pope Francis’ third encyclical, “Fratelli tutti,” highlighted the involvement of the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity... Read more
‘Fratelli tutti’: Pope Francis calls for unity in new encyclical
Pope Francis presented his vision for overcoming the world’s growing divisions, laid bare by the coronavirus crisis, in his new... Read more
Pope Francis to release new encyclical on Oct. 4
Pope Francis will release his new encyclical Oct. 4, the Vatican announced Wednesday. Read more
Pope Francis to sign a new encyclical on human fraternity on Oct. 3
The Vatican announced Saturday that Pope Francis will sign the third encyclical of his pontificate in Assisi on Oct. 3. Read more
Analysis: Pope Francis makes plans as fifth anniversary approaches
As the fifth anniversary of his pontificate approaches, it is obvious that Pope Francis has made his mark on the... Read more
The man who put Laudato Si into practice in Ecuador – 40 years ago
Among the members of civil society Pope Francis met with in Quito was an Italian who helped build a banking... Read more
Have a family, grow a garden, be holy – conclusions from Laudato Si
The vision behind Pope Francis’ newest encyclical is one that offers a holistic proposal of stewardship rooted in faith, offering... Read more
The Pope's take on transgender issues? Accept the body God gave you
Pope Francis' new encyclical on the environment calls for men and women to acknowledge their bodies as a “gift” from... Read more
Environment encyclical takes bold stance on controversial issues
In his newly released encyclical on the environment, Pope Francis did not hesitate to wade into controversial topics, making statements... Read more
Pope Francis: Receive new encyclical with 'open heart'
Speaking one day before its official release to the public, Pope Francis is asking for people to have an “open... Read more
Stewardship for God's creation: the Christian landscape behind Pope Francis' new encyclical
Pope Francis’ upcoming encyclical on ecology will draw from decades of Catholic social thought on God’s creation in light of... Read more
Days before encyclical's release, Pope condemns culture of waste
After revealing that the topic of consumerism will be a key theme in his upcoming encyclical, Pope Francis today delivered... Read more
An environment encyclical in March? Pope Francis hopes so
During an in-flight press conference on his way to the Philippines, Pope Francis said he plans to have his much-anticipated... Read more
New encyclical to clarify poverty vows, cardinal says
A new encyclical that is being written by Pope Francis will help address how to live out a vow of... Read more
Pope Francis' first encyclical to be released July 5
Pope Francis’ first encyclical will be published on Friday, July 5, the Vatican has announced. Read more
Pope confirms faith encyclical nearly done
Pope Francis put aside his prepared remarks this morning and told members of the Synod of Bishops that the encyclical... Read more
