[dropcaps type='normal' font_size='100' color='' background_color='' border_color='']T[/dropcaps]he Churches of the East are worthy of the glory and reverence that they hold throughout the whole of Christendom in virtue of those extremely ancient, singular memorials that they have bequeathed to us. For it was in that part...
Encyclical of Pope John XXIII promulgated on 11 November 1961 [dropcaps type='normal' font_size='100' color='' background_color='' border_color='']T[/dropcaps]o the Venerable Brethren the Patriarchs, Primates, Archbishops, Bishops, and other Local Ordinaries in Peace and Communion with the Apostolic See: Commemorating the fifteenth centenary of the death of St. Leo the...
To Our Venerable Brethren, All Patriarchs, Primates, Archbishops, and Bishops of the Catholic World, in Grace and Communion with the Apostolic See. Venerable Brethren, Health and Apostolic Benediction. [dropcaps type='normal' font_size='100' color='' background_color='' border_color='']T[/dropcaps]he God of all Providence, Who in the adorable designs of His love at first elevated...
[dropcaps type='normal' font_size='100' color='' background_color='' border_color='']T[/dropcaps]he Apostolic concern leading Us to carefully survey the signs of the times and to make every effort to adapt the means and methods of the holy apostolate to the changing circumstances and needs of our day, impels us to...
Encyclical Letter of His Holiness Pope Paul VI On the Church of Jesus Christ promulgated on August 6, 1964 [dropcaps type='normal' font_size='100' color='' background_color='' border_color='']S[/dropcaps]ince Jesus Christ founded His Church to be the loving mother of all men and the dispenser of salvation, it is obvious why she has always...
ENCYCLICAL OF POPE PAUL VI ON THE REGULATION OF BIRTH JULY 25, 1968 [dropcaps type='normal' font_size='100' color='' background_color='' border_color='']T[/dropcaps]o His Venerable Brothers the Patriarchs, Archbishops, Bishops and other Local Ordinaries in Peace and Communion with the Apostolic See, to the Clergy and Faithful of the Whole Catholic World, and...
ENCYCLICAL OF POPE PAUL VI ON THE HOLY EUCHARIST SEPTEMBER 3, 1965 [dropcaps type='normal' font_size='100' color='' background_color='' border_color='']T[/dropcaps]he Mystery of Faith, that is, the ineffable gift of the Eucharist that the Catholic Church received from Christ, her Spouse, as a pledge of His immense love, is something that...
Encyclical of Pope Paul VI On the Development of Peoples March 26, 1967 [dropcaps type='normal' font_size='100' color='' background_color='' border_color='']T[/dropcaps]o the Bishops, Priests, Religious, and Faithful of the Whole Catholic World, and to All Men of Good Will. Honored Brothers and Dear Sons, Health and Apostolic Benediction. The progressive development of...
[dropcaps type='normal' font_size='100' color='' background_color='' border_color='']E[/dropcaps]NCYCLICAL OF POPE PIUS XI ON CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE DECEMBER 31, 1930 To the Venerable Brethren, Patriarchs, Primates, Archbishops, Bishops and other Local Ordinaries enjoying Peace and Communion with the Apostolic See. Venerable Brethren and Beloved Children, Health and Apostolic Benediction. How great is...
ENCYCLICAL OF POPE PIUS XI ON THE CHURCH AND THE GERMAN REICH [dropcaps type='normal' font_size='100' color='' background_color='' border_color='']T[/dropcaps]o the Venerable Brethren, the archbishops and bishops of Germany and other ordinaries in peace and communion with the Apostolic See. Venerable Brethren, Greetings, and Apostolic Blessing. It is with deep...