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1.  B14ALLAT.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Benedict XIV - Observance of Oriental Rites

'Allatae Sunt' Encyclical of 26 Jul 1755. Chiefly concerning the practices of the uniate Churches; also summarizes the history of relations with the schismatic Greek churches. For the uniate Churches, the Pope shows that the constant policy of Rome has been respect, but strict separation of rites. BENEDICT XIV ORIENTAL CHURCHES EASTERN RITE [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


2.  B14APOST.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Benedict XIV - Preparation for Holy Year

'Apostolica Constitutio' Encyclical of 26 Jun 1749. Written in preparation for the recently proclaimed Holy Year of 1750. Stresses pilgrimages, indulgences and confession, giving histories of pilgrimages and some indulgences. BENEDICT XIV HOLY YEAR PILGRIMAGES INDULGENCES CONFESSION [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


3.  B14AQUO.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Benedict XIV - Jews and Christians

'A Quo Primum' Encyclical of 14 Jun 1751. Places restrictions on the position of Jews in Christian society in response to the Jewish oppression of Polish Christians. Yet he quotes St. Bernard that Jews are not to be 'persecuted, slaughtered, or driven out.' BENEDICT XIV POLAND JEWS [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


4.  B14CUMRE.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Benedict XIV - On Catechesis

'Cum Religiosi' Encyclical of 26 Jun 1754. To the bishops of Italy, exhorting them to continue their diligence in ensuring that all the faithful know the fundamentals of the faith. BENEDICT XIV CATECHESIS MARRIAGE IMPEDIMENTS [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


5.  B14EXOMN.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Benedict XIV - On the Ap.Const. Unigenitus

'Ex Omnibus' Encyclical of 16 Oct 1756. The question had arisen of whether those denying the authority of 'Unigenitus' should be refused viaticum. The Pope responds by issuing guidelines for the refusal of viaticum. BENEDICT XIV VIATICUM [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


6.  B14EXQUO.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Benedict XIV - On the Euchologion

'Ex Quo' Encyclical of 1 Mar 1756. To bishops and priests of the Greek Rite, containing certain admonitions concerning the ceremonies contained in the Euchologion, the book containing the rites of the Greek Churches. BENEDICT XIV EUCHOLOGION GREEK CHURCHES EASTERN RITES MASS OF THE PRESANCTIFIED CONFIRMATION [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


7.  B14MAGNA.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Benedict XIV - On Marriage Impediments

'Magnae Nobis' Encyclical 29 Jun 29 1748. Comdemns marriages of Catholics with heretics. BENEDICT XIV MARRIAGE IMPEDIMENTS HERETICS [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


8.  B14NIMIA.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
PopeBenedict XIV - Validity of Marriages

'Nimiam Licentiam' Encyclical of 18 May 1743. Condems clandestine marriages and restates certain rules concerning witnesses for valid marriages. BENEDICT XIV MARRIAGE PASTOR BANN [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


9.  B14PEREG.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Benedict XIV - 1750: Holy Year

'Peregrinantes' Encyclical of 5 May 1749. Proclaims a Holy Year for 1750, grants indulgences for that year, calls for a war against vice among the faithful and a return to the Church by those who had left, and finally gives advice to secular leaders. BENEDICT XIV 1750 HOLY YEAR PILGRIMAGES [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


10.  B14QUANT.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Benedict XIV - Traffic in Alms

'Quanta Cura' Encyclical of 30 Jun 1741. Forbids the dishonest use of Mass alms and stipends by the clergy, some of whom had been collecting stipends, using them to have Mass said in a place where the stipend was lower, and keeping the difference. BENEDICT XIV ALMS STIPENDS SIMONY [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


11.  B14QUOD.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Benedict XIV - Mohammedan Names

'Quod Provinciale' Encyclical of 1 Aug 1754. Forbids Christians living in Moslem territories to take or use Mohammedan names to avoid taxation and other persecution. BENEDICT XIV SERBIA MOHAMMEDANISM ISLAM PERSECUTION [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


12.  B14UBIPR.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Benedict XIV - Duties of Bishops

'Ubi Primum' Encyclical of 3 Dec 1740. Exhorts bishops to ensure that their clergy are worthy, to establish and or enlarge seminaries if necessasry, to visit the parishes of their dioceses regularly, and in general to be true pastors of their flocks. BENEDICT XIV BISHOPS SEMINARIES CLERGY [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


13.  B14VIXPE.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Benedict XIV - On Usury

'Vix Pervenit' Encyclical of 1 Nov 1745 condemning usury and other dishonest profit. BENEDICT XIV USURY INTEREST [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


14.  B15ADBEA.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Benedict XV - Appealing For Peace

'Ad beatissimi apostolorum' Promulgated on November 1, 1914. WAR WORLD WAR I SOCIETY PEACE CLASS BEATITUDES MODERNISM NATIONS EUROPE [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


15.  B15ANIPL.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Benedict XV - On Children of Central Europe

'Annus iam pelnus' Promulgated on December 1, 1920. CHILDREN NECESSITIES POVERTY MISERY [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


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Pope Benedict XV - On St. Dominic

'Fausto appetente die' Promulgated on June 29, 1921. ST. DOMINIC SAINTS MARY ALBIGENSIANISM DOMINICANS ROSARY [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


17.  B15HUMAN.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Benedict XV - On Preaching the Word of God

'Humani Generis' Promulgated on June 15, 1917. TRENT APOSTLES VOCATION BISHOPS TRUTH PRAYER ZEAL GOD'S WILL [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


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Pope Benedict XV - On the Future Peace Conference

'Quod iam diu' Promulgated on December 1, 1918. EUROPE PEACE CONFERENCE POVERTY [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


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Pope Benedict XV - On St. Boniface

'In hac tanta' Promulgated on May 14, 1919. ST. BONIFACE GERMANY MISSION APOSTOLATE PREACH TEACH. [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


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Pope Benedict XV - On the Children of Central Europe

'Paterno iam diu' Promulgated on November 24, 1919. EUROPE PEACE CHILDREN POVERTY HUMAN DIGNITY NECESSITIES [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


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Pope Benedict XV - On St. Ephrem the Syrian

'Principi apostolorum Petro' Promulgated on October 5, 1920. EPHREM SYRIA FATHER SCRIPTURE DOCTOR EDESSA MARY PAPAL PRIMACY EASTERN [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


22.  B15PULCH.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Benedict XV - On Peace and Christian Reconciliation

'Pacem, Dei munus pulcherrimum' Promulgated on May 23, 1920. PEACE CHRISTIAN RECONCILIATION NATIONS WAR EUROPE BROTHERHOOD [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


23.  B15SAPRO.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Benedict XV - On the Third Order of St. Francis

'Sacra propedim' Promulgated on January 6, 1921. ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI THIRD ORDER TERTIARIES POVERTY CROSS [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


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Pope Benedict XV - On St. Jerome

'Spiritus Paraclitus' Promulgated on September 15, 1920. Encyclical given to 'promote among the children of the Church, and especially among the clergy, assiduous and reverent study of the Bible.' INSPIRATION INERRANCY TRUTH HISTORY VULGATE JEROME SCRIPTURE [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


25.  B15SUMMO.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Benedict XV - On Dante

'In praeclara summorum' Promulgated on April 30, 1921. DANTE LITERATURE DIVINE COMEDY POETRY HEAVEN HELL PURGATORY [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


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Pope Clement XIII - On the Spiritual Advantages of Fasting

'Appetente Sacro,' Encyclical of 20 Dec. 1759. Calls the bishops to enforce the Lenten fast, and speaks of the spiritual benefits to be gained by its observance. CLEMENT XIII LENT FASTING MEAT MILK DAIRY PRODUCTS [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


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Pope Clement XIII - On Unity among Christians

'A quo die,' Encyclical of 13 Sept. 1758. Clement exhorts the bishops to unity and charity towards their flocks, condemns desire for glory, and commends almsgiving, prayer, frequent offering of the the Mass, and sound teaching. He exhorts them not to ordain men unsuited to the priesthood, and speaks on the duties of priests and bishops. CLEMENT XIII UNITY MASS PRIESTHOOD PRIESTS BISHOPS [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


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Pope Clement XIII - On...Anti-Christian Writings

'Christianae Reipublicae,' Encyclical of 25 Nov. 1766. Clement speaks of philosophically and theologically erroneous writings, as well as pornography. He reminds the bishops of their duty to destroy evil books, and urges them to call on Catholic civil rulers for aid in their war against evil literature. CLEMENT XIII BOOKS PORNOGRAPHY CENSORSHIP [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


29.  C13CUMPR.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Clement XIII - On Observing Canonical Sanctions

'Cum primum,' Encyclical of 17 Sept. 1759. Clement condemns clergy who seek wealth, and imposes penalties. He condemns erroneous interpretations of Canon Law in these matters, and forbids money changing and other abuses by priests. CLEMENT XIII PRIESTS BUSINESS GREED [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


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Pope Clement XIII - On Instruction in the Faith

'In Dominico agro,' Encyclical of 14 Jun. 1761. Clement speaks of the difficulties of formulating doctrine. He says that the faithful should not be instructed in controverted matters of theology, but only in certain doctrine. He praises the Roman Catechism, and finally enumerates the qualities of a good teacher. TEACHING DOCTRINE ROMAN CATECHISM TEACHERS [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


31.  C13SUMMA.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Clement XIII - On the Church in Poland

'Summa quae,' Encyclical of 6 Jan. 1768. Clement condemns certain imprudent compacts made by Polish bishops with the civil authorities. CLEMENT XIII POLAND BISHOPS [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


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Pope Clement XIV - Proclaiming a Universal Jubilee

'Cum Summi' Encyclical of 12 Dec. 1769. At the beginning of his pontificate, Clement calls on the bishops to draw on Scripture and Tradition in order to edify the faithful and repel attacks on religion. CLEMENT XIV [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


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Pope Clement XIV - On Abuses in Taxes & Benefices

'Decet quam maxime' Encyclical of 21 Sept. 1769. Written to aid the Bishops of Sardinia in combatting simony in their dioceses. CLEMENT XIV STIPEND BENEFICE SALARY EMOLUMENT [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


34.  C14INSCR.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Clement XIV - Proclaiming a Universal Jubilee

'Inscrutabili Divinae Sapientiae' Encyclical of 12 Dec. 1769. Clement proclaims a universal jubilee with an accompanying plenary indulgences, to mark the beginning of his pontificate. CLEMENT XIV JUBILEE PLENARY INDULGENCE [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


35.  C14SALUT.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Clement XIV - Proclaiming a Universal Jubilee

'Salutis nostrae' Encyclical of 30 Apr. 1774. Clement proclaims a Holy Year for 1775, and grants a plenary indulgences to those who make a pilgrimage to Rome during that year, fulfilling the requirements which he sets forth. CLEMENT XIV HOLY YEAR ROME PLENARY INDULGENCE [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


36.  G16COMMI.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Gregory XVI - On Church and State

'Commissum divinitus' Encyclical of 17 May 1835. Gregory condemns the articles passed by an assembly at Baden concerning the relationship of Church and state, and sets forth the correct view of aspects of this problem. GREGORY XVI ARTICLE OF BADEN SACRAMENTS PACACY RELIGOUS BISHOPS [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


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Pope Gregory XVI - On Civil Obedience

'Cum primum' Encyclical of 29 Jun 1832. Gregory writes to the Polish bishops to combat the error of certain men who under the pretext of religion were inciting disobedience and rebellion against civil authority. GREGORY XVI POLAND GOVERNMENT CIVIL AUTHORITY DISOBEDIENCE [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


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Pope Gregory XVI - On Biblical Societies

'Inter praecipuas' Encyclical of 8 May 1844. Gregory condemns non-Catholic biblical societies devoted to spreading vernacular translations of the Bible among the Catholic laity, and thus leading them away from the Faith by false translation and interpretation. GREGORY XVI BIBLICAL SOCIETIES BIBLE VERNACULAR CHRISTIAN LEAGUE [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


39.  G16MIRAR.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Gregory XVI - On Liberalism & Indifferentism

'Mirari vos' Encyclical of 15 Aug 1832. Gregory condemns mistaken notions of modern times such as disregard for Church discipline, rejection of papal authority, clerical celibacy, and marriage, indifferentism, freedom of conscience, freedom of the press. He also speaks of the divine origin of all authority. GREGORY XVI LIBERALISM INDIFFERENTISM DISCIPLINE CONSCIENCE PRESS AUTHORITY [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


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Pope Gregory XVI - On the Propogation of the Faith

'Probe nostis' Encyclical of 18 Sep 1840. Gregory speaks of the exigencies of continuing to spread the faith in an age when the Church is under attack from renegades and heretics. He speaks especially of new societies formed to spread the faith and promote virtue. GREGORY XVI HERETICS MISSIONS MARTYRS SOCIETY FOR PROPOGATION OF THE FAITH [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


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Pope Gregory XVI - On Mixed Marriages

'Quas vestro' Encyclical of 20 Apr 1841. Greogry writes to the prelates of Hungary condemning mixed marriages and encouraging them to eradicate this evil. GREGORY XVI HUNGARY MIXED MARRIAGES [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


42.  G16QUOGR.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Gregory XVI - On the 'Pragmatic Constitution'

'Quo graviora' Encyclical of 4 Oct 1833. Gregory Condemns priests in the the city of Offenburg, in the Rhineland, for agitating for disicplinary 'reforms' in the areas of celibacy, indulgences, stipends, the liturgy, etc. GREGORY XVI RHINELAND OFFENBURG MERSY REFORM CELIBACY INDULGENCES STIPENDS [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


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Pope Gregory XVI - On the Errors of Lammenais

'Singulari nos' Encyclical of 25 Jun 1834. Gregory condemns a heretical pamphlet written by the bishop of Rennes. GREGORY XVI RENNES LAMMENAIS PAROLES D'UN CROYANT [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


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Pope Gregory XVI - On Mixed Marriages

'Summo iugiter studio' Encyclical of 27 May 1832. Gregory condemns the practice of mixed marriages, especially in Bavaria. GREGORY XVI MIXED MARRIAGES BAVARIA LOUIS DIVORCE [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


45.  J23AETER.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope John XXIII - On St. Leo the Great

'Aeterna Dei Sapientia' Promulgated on November 11, 1961. This encyclical commemorates the fifteenth centennial of the death of Pope St. Leo I and focuses on the See of Peter as the center of Christian unity. JOHN XXIII ENCYCLICAL SAINT LEO GREAT POPE SEE UNITY [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


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Pope John XXIII - On the Rosary

'Grata Recordatio' Promulgated on September 26, 1959. Pope John XXIII covers the rosary, prayer for the Church, the missions and international and social problems in this encyclical. JOHN XXIII ENCYCLICAL ROSARY PRAYER MARY DEVOTION MISSION SOCIAL [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


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Pope John XXIII - Christianity and Social Progress

'Mater Et Magistra' Promulgated on May 15, 1961. Pope John XXIII says 'though the Church's first care must be for souls, she concerns herself too with the exigencies of man's daily life, with his livelihood and education, and his general, temporal welfare and prosperity. JOHN XXIII ENCYCLICAL WORK FAMILY JUST SOCIAL PROGRESS CHRISTIANITY [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


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Pope John XXIII - Peace on Earth

'Pacem In Terris' Promulgated on April 11, 1963. John XXIII tells us that, 'Peace on earth, which all men of every era have most eagerly yearned for, can be firmly established only if the order laid down by God be dutifully observed. JOHN XXIII ENCYCLICAL PEACE EARTH MEN RIGHT DUTY JUSTICE [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


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Pope John XXIII - On the Need for Penance

'Paenitentiam Agere' Promulgated on July 1, 1962. Encyclical of Pope John XXIII on the need for the practice of interior and exterior penance. JOHN XXIII ENCYCLICAL PENANCE INTERIOR EXTERIOR PRAYERS REPENTANCE [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


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Pope John XXIII - On Truth, Unity and Peace

'Ad Petri Cathedram' Promulgated on June 29, 1959. The first encyclical of John XXIII's reign discusses the three objectives of truth, unity and peace and indicates how they may be achieved and advanced in a spirit of charity. JOHN XXIII ENCYCLICAL TRUTH UNITY PEACE CHARITY CHURCH PRAYER [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


 

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Pope John XXIII - On the Missions

'Princeps Pastorum' Promulgated on November 26, 1959. The Pope speaks of the necessity of extending God's kingdom to the many parts of the world where missionaries labor zealously that the Church may grow and produce wholesome fruits. JOHN XXIII ENCYCLICAL MISSION CLERGY VOCATION CATECHIST [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


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Pope John XXIII - On St. John Vianney

'Sacerdotii Nostri Primordia' Promulgated on August 1, 1959. In this encyclical Pope John XXIII strives to help the clergy to foster and grow in friendship with Christ as the main source of the joy and fruitfulness of their priestly life. JOHN XXIII ENCYCLICAL JOHN VIANNEY PRIEST CLERGY [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


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Pope John Paul II - Evangelium Vitae

The Encyclical Gospel of Life, on the value and inviolability of human life. Given in Rome on March 25, 1995. JOHN PAUL II ENCYCLICAL LIFE ABORTION EUTHANASIA ELDERLY DYING VIOLENCE [ENCYC, Type=1 Code=EE]


54.  JP2FIDES.HTM -- 12/2/98 11:43:32 AM -- VIEW
Pope John Paul II - Fides et ratio

The Pope's encyclical addresses the question of whether "faith and reason" (the encyclical's title) are compatible. He also undertakes a critical analysis of the state of contemporary philosophy, which has fallen in many cases into relativism and subjectivism, encouraging a recovery of the authentic nature of this important discipline, especially as it relates to theology. In addition to being a magisterial statement, in this encyclical the Pope's great personal competence in philosophy and acquaintance with the current situation is clearly evident. [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


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Pope John Paul II - On the Holy Spirit

'Dominum Et Vivificantem' Promulgated on May 30, 1986. This Encyclical on the Holy Spirit has been drawn from the heart of the heritage of the Vatican Council. John Paul desires to move us to penetrate ever deeper into the Trinitarian mystery of God himself, through the Gospels, the Fathers and the Liturgy. JOHN PAUL II ENCYCLICAL HOLY SPIRIT VATICAN COUNCIL TRINITY LITURGY [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


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Pope John Paul II - On Rerum Novarum

'Centesimus Annus' Promulgated May 1, 1991. This encyclical is one of four recent documents (by Pope John Paul II) which serve as a framework of analysis for the socio-political questions of the day. The Pope issues an invitation to 'look back' at 'Rerum Novarum' in order to discover anew its richness and an invitation to 'look around' at the 'new things' which surround us. Finally, an invitation to 'look to the future' and reawaken our responsibility to procla [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


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Pope John Paul II - On Human Work

'Laborem Exercens' Promulgated on September 14, 1981. This encyclical is one of four recent documents (by Pope John Paul II) which serve as a framework of analysis for the socio-political questions of the day. The Pope devotes this document to human work and to man in the vast context of the reality of work. Written on the ninetieth anniversary of Leo XIII's 'Rerum Novarum'. JOHN PAUL II ENCYCLICAL HUMAN WORK LABOR SOCIAL JUSTICE PROPERTY SOCIETY [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


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Pope John Paul II - On Evangelization

'Redemptoris Missio' Issued on December 7, 1990. The present document has as its goal an interior renewal of faith and Christian life. The Pope seeks to inspire us to renew the Church by missionary activity since faith is strengthened when it is given to others. SALVATION KINGDOM RESURRECTION MANDATE COMMUNITY WITNESS CONVERSION [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


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Pope John Paul II - Mother of the Redeemer

'Redemptoris Mater' Promulgated on March 25, 1987. Discusses Mary's role in the economy of salvation, particularly reflecting upon that 'pilgrimage of faith' in which 'the Blessed Virgin advanced,' faithfully preserving her union with Christ. The Pope emphasizes the historical significance of the 'twofold bond' which unites the Mother of God with Christ and with the Church. JOHN PAUL II ENCYCLICAL MARY MOTHER REDEEMER SALVATION [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


60.  JP2REDEM.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope John Paul II - On the Redemption of Man

'Redemptor Hominis' Promulgated on March 4, 1979. John Paul seeks to recall and reawaken in us in a special way our awareness of the key truth of faith which Saint John expressed at the beginning of his Gospel: 'The Word became flesh and dwelt among us.' JOHN PAUL II ENCYCLICAL REDEMPTION MAN APOSTOLATE UNITY MISSION FREEDOM TRUTH [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


61.  JP2RICH.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope John Paul II - On the Mercy of God

'Dives In Misericordia' Promulgated on November 30, 1980. John Paul draws from the language of revelation and faith to express the truth revealed by Christ about God the 'Father of mercies.' The truth that God is very close to man, especially when he is suffering and under threat at the very heart of his existence and dignity. JOHN PAUL II ENCYCLICAL MERCY LOVE PRODIGAL SON FATHER REVELATION CHURCH [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


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Pope John Paul II - Slavorum Apostoli

The encyclical letter of Pope John Paul II on the Apostles to the Slavs, Saints Cyril and Methodius, on the occasion of the the eleventh centenary of their evangelization work (2 June 1985). SLAVIC BYZANTINE RUSSIA POLAND RUTHENIA SLOVAKIA MORAVIA SLAVONIC PATRONS EUROPE [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


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Pope John Paul II - On the Social Teaching of the Church

'Sollicitudo Rei Socialis' Promulgated on December 30, 1987. In this encyclical, John Paul, reaffirms the continuity of the Church's social doctrine in its vital link with the Gospel and its constant renewal because it is subject to changing conditions and the flow of events which are the setting of the life of people and society. JOHN PAUL II ENCYCLICAL SOCIAL TEACHING CHURCH DOCTRINE SOCIETY JUSTICE WAR [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


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Pope John Paul II - That They May Be One

'Ut Unum Sint' Promulgated on May 25, 1995. The Holy Father calls for a new discussion of the authority and ministry of the pope. He says that the unity of all Christians is God's will and is at the heart of the mission Christ entrusted to His followers. The Pope ends with a call to 'everyone to renew their commitment to work for full and visible communion' and with a specific exhortation to the world's Catholic bishops 'to be especially mindful' of their m [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


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Pope John Paul II - Splendor of the Truth

'Veritatis Splendor' Promulgated August 6, 1993, (Transfiguration). On Certain Fundamental Questions of the Church's Moral Teaching. Reaffirms widely-attacked moral teachings of the Church and condemns dissent. CONTENTS: (1) 'Teacher, What Good Must I Do?'; (2) 'Do Not Be Conformed to the World' (Freedom & Law, Conscience & Truth, Fundamental Choice and Specific Kinds of Behavior, and the Moral Act); (3) 'Lest the Cross of Christ Be Emptied of its Power.' [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


66.  L12CHARI.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XII - Extending Jubilee to Entire Church

'Charitate Christi' Encyclical of 25 Dec 1825. Leo extends the jubilee of 1825, with the accompanying indulgences. He speaks of the severity of penances in the earlier Church, the easier requirements now in effect, indulgences, penance, the Sabbath, threats to the Church and society, supervision of clerics, and care for those in need. JUBILEE PENANCE INDULGENCE SABBATH ORPHANS POOR [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


67.  L12QUODH.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XII - Proclaiming a Universal Jubilee

'Quod hoc ineunte' Encyclical of 24 May 1824. Leo proclaims a Holy Year for 1825, and calls all to join in with good will and piety. HOLY YEAR INDULGENCE PILGRIMAGE [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


68.  L12UBIPR.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XII - On His Assuming the Pontificate

'Ubi primum' Encyclical of 5 May 1824. Leo calls the bishops to be good pastors, decries religious indifferentism, and condemns the Bible Society for distributing indiscriminately its own translations of the Bible to the common people, without regard for the possibility of misinterpretation. LEO XII BISHOPS RESIDENCE VISITATION INDIFFERENTISM BIBLE SOCIETY VERNACULAR [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


69.  L13ABL.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On the Abolition of Slavery

'In Plurimism' Promulgated on May 5, 1888. Occasioned by the fact that in Brazil many slaves were set free as part of the celebration of the Pope's 50th anniversary in the priesthood. BRAZIL SLAVERY SERVANTS LIBERTY AFRICA POPE ENCYCLICAL LEO XIII [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


70.  L13ADIUT.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On the Rosary

Adiutricem Promulgated on September 5, 1895. ROSARY MARY DEVOTION MOTHER QUEEN UNITY PROTESTANTS EAST LEO XIII [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


71.  L13AFFAR.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On the Manitoba School Question

Affari Vos Promulgated on December 8, 1897. SCHOOLS CANADA RELIGION EDUCATION LEO XIII [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


72.  L13ANN.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On the Occasion of the Sacerdotal Jubilee of Leo

'Quod Anniversarius' Promulgated on April 1, 1888. CHURCH SOULS IN PURGATORY GRACES LEO XIII JUBILEE [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


73.  L13ANNUM.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On Consecration to the Sacred Heart

Annum Sacrum Promulgated on May 25, 1899. SACRED HEART CHARITY LOVE HEART FERVOR DEVOTION LEO XIII [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


74.  L13APOST.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On the Evils of Socialsim

'Apostolic Muneris' Promulgated on December 28, 1878. Analysis of the evils of socialism thirty years after the Revolution of 1848, with particular stress on the Catholic view of the social order. CAPITAL LABOR COMMUNISM MARX [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


75.  L13AUGUS.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On the Confraternity of the Holy Rosary

Augustissimae Virginis Mariae Promulgated on September 12, 1897. ROSARY CONFRATERNITY INCARNATION MARY SODALITY ANGELS SAINTS LEO XIII [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


76.  L13AUS.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On Episcopal Reunions in Austria

'In Ipso' Promulgated on March 3, 1891. CHURCH BISHOPS RELIGION STATE FAITH TRENT PUBLICATIONS WORKERS [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


77.  L13BAV.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On the Church in Bavaria

'Officio Sanctissimo' Promulgated on December 22, 1887. ST. BONIFACE FAITH CLERGY SEMINARIES ERRORS TRUTH DOCTRINE NATURALIST [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


78.  L13BCT.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On Boycotting in Ireland

'Saepe Nos' Promulgated on June 24, 1888. OBEDIENCE PEACE DIVINE LAW CHARITY JUSTICE IRELAND [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


79.  L13BEL.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On Catholics in Belgium

'Licet Multa' Promulgated on August 3, 1881. JUSTICE CHURCH THOMAS AQUINAS PHILOSOPHY STATE [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


80.  L13BRZ.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On the Clergy in Brazil

'Litteras A Vobis' Promulgated on July 2, 1894. PRIESTS DOCTRINE SEMINARY TRENT FAITHFUL YOUTH TEACH [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


81.  L13CARIT.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On the Church In Scotland

Caritatis Studium Promulgated on July 25, 1898. SCOTLAND ECUMENISM SCRIPTURE MAGISTERIUM SACRIFICE EUCHARIST LEO XIII [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


82.  L13CAT.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On the Catholic University of America

'Magni Nobis' Promulgated on March 7, 1889. CHANCELLOR PHILOSOPHY THEOLOGY KNOWLEDGE CANON LAW CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


83.  L13CFN.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On the Religious Question in France

Nobilissima Gallorum Gens Encyclical of Pope Leo XIII promulgated on February 8, 1884. FRANCE ERROR FAITH SOCIETY CHURCH STATE MARRIAGE [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


84.  L13CIV.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On the Origin of Civil Power

'Diuturnum' Promulgated on June 29, 1881. CHURCH AUTHORITY STATE FATHERS PAUL NATURAL LAW JUSTICE SOCIETY [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


85.  L13CMR.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On Christian Marriage

'Arcanum' Pope Leo XIII says 'there would be a calm and quiet constancy in marriage if married people would gather strength and life from the virtue of religion alone;... for religion would enable them to bear tranquilly and even gladly the trials of their state.' The Pope discusses the ends of marriage and the great evil of divorce. Promulgated on February 10, 1893. ADAM FAMILY HUSBAND WIFE JESUS JEWS DIVORCE FORNICATION MARRIAGE CIVIL [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


86.  L13COL.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On the Columbus Quadricentennial

'Quarto Abeunte Saeculo' Promulgated on July 16, 1892. CHURCH AMERICA FAITH COLONIES GOSPEL CHARITY ISABELLA [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


87.  L13COMPE.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On Unity Among the Greek Melchites

Omnibus Compertum Promulgated on July 21, 1900. GREECE MELCHITES EAST HARMONY LEO XIII [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


88.  L13CPH.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On Restoring Christian Philosophy

'Aeterni Patris' Promulgated on August 4, 1879. WISDOM FAITH FATHERS GOSPEL THEOLOGY AUGUSTINE JEROME PAUL INTELLECT [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


89.  L13CST.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On the Church and State in France

'Au Milieu Des Sollicitudes' Promulgated on February 16, 1892. LIBERTY RELIGION SOCIETY MORALITY CHRISTIANITY JESUS WORLD PEACE POWER [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


90.  L13CYM.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On Sts. Cyril and Methodius

'Grande Munus' Promulgated on February 10, 1880. APOSTLES CONSTANTINOPLE MORAVIA FAITH ROME ST CYRIL ST METHODIUS [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


91.  L13DEPUI.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On the Education of the Clergy

Depuis Le Jour Promulgated on September 8, 1899. CLERGY EDUCATION SEMINARY FRANCE PRIESTHOOD FORMATION PHILOSOPHY AQUINAS SCRIPTURE MORALITY LEO XIII [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


92.  L13DIUTU.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On the Rosary

Diuturni Temporis Promulgated on September 5, 1898. ROSARY MARY INDULGENCES CONSTITUTION POPES LEO XIII [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


93.  L13DIVIN.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On the Holy Spirit

Divinum Illud Munus Promulgated on May 9, 1897. HOLY SPIRIT TRINITY INCARNATION JUST LEO XIII [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


94.  L13DUL.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On the Morality of Dueling

'Pastoralis Officii' Promulgated September 12, 1891. CHURCH CANON LAW HONOR REVENGE MILITARY LAW DUELING LEO XIII POPE [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


95.  L13EAS.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On Propagation of the Faith & Eastern Churches

'Christi Nomen' Promulgated on December 24,1894. Pope Leo XIII begins this encyclical by saying that 'Our first duty is to spread the name and reign of Christ more widely every day, and to call back the mutinous and the wandering to the bosom of the Church.' He says that they must be supplied with an abundance of holy ministers, schools must be opened and literature made available. Suitable aid to ensure these plans must come principal [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


96.  L13EDU.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On Christian Education

'Spectata Fides' Promulgated on November 27, 1885. SCHOOLS FAITH PARENTS EDUCATION CHILDREN [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


97.  L13EVL.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On the Evils of Society

'Inscrutabili Dei Consilio' Pope Leo XIII laments the evils by 'which the human race is oppressed on every side. Promulgated on April 21, 1878. POOR CIVILIZATION TRUTH JUSTICE RELIGION PROGRESS ROME AUTHORITY FAITH [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


98.  L13FIDAL.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On the Education of the Clergy

Fin Dal Principio Promulgated on December 8, 1902. CLERGY EDUCATION ITALY SEMINARY FORMATION PHILOSOPHY SCRIPTURE LEO XIII [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


99.  L13FIDEN.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On the Rosary

Fidentem Piumque Animum Promulgated on September 20, 1896. ROSARY MARY PRAYER FAITH MEDIATRIX UNITY SAINTS LEO XIII [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


100.  L13FRC.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On St. Francis of Assisi

'Auspicato Concessum' Promulgated on September 17, 1882. JESUS GOSPEL POVERTY CROSS STIGMATA THIRD ORDER SOCIALISM ST FRANCIS [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


101.  L13GER.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On Catholicism in Germany

'Iampridem' Promulgated on January 6, 1886. CHURCH BISHOPS SEMINARIES CIVIL AUTHORITES MISSIONS GERMANY [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


102.  L13GRCOM.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On Christian Democracy

Graves De Communi Re Promulgated on January 18, 1901. DEMOCRACY CHRISTIAN DEMOCRACY SOCIETY MERCY LIBERTY SOCIAL ACTION LEO XIII [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


103.  L13GRVIS.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On Religious Orders in Portugal

Gravissimas Promulgated on May 16, 1901. PORTUGAL RELIGIOUS ORDERS. LEO XIII [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


104.  L13HUMAN.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On Freemasonry

'Humanum Genus' Promulgated on April 20, 1884. This encyclical provides a definitive statement on Freemasonry, its opposition to the Church, and the response of Catholics. NATURALISM SECRET CONSPIRACY CIVIL POLITICS ASSOCIATION MYSTERY [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


105.  L13HUN.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On the Church in Hungary

'Constanti Hungarorum' Promulgated on September 2, 1893. RELIGION FAITH MARRIAGE HOLY SEE PERIODICALS SCHOOLS CLERGY CONFRATERNITY [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


106.  L13IMI.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On Italian Immigrants

'Quam Aerumnosa' Promulgated on December 10, 1888. TRADERS LANGUAGE WORLD RELIGION ITALIAN TONGUE MORALITY CHARITY PRIESTS [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


107.  L13INAMP.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On the Church in the United States

In Amplissimo Promulgated on April 15, 1902. UNITED STATES UNITY DOCILITY SCHOOLS EDUCATION SEMINARIES CLERGY CHARITY GIBBONS LEO XIII [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


108.  L13INSIG.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On the Hungarian Millennium

Insignes Promulgated on May 1, 1896. HUNGARY STEPHEN MATHIAS MILLLENIUM UNITY PEACE LIBERTY LEO XIII [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


109.  L13IRE.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On the Church in Ireland

'Etsi Cunctas' Promulgated on December 21, 1888. JUSTICE LOVE CHURCH HARDSHIPS IRELAND [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


110.  L13ITL.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On Conditions in Italy

'Etsi Nos' Promulgated on February 15, 1882. LIBERTY APOSTOLIC SEE ROME CHURCH STATE APOSTASY PUBLICATIONS BISHOPS [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


111.  L13JOS.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On Devotion to St. Joseph

'Quamquam Pluries' Promulgated August 15, 1889, to encourage our devotion to St. Joseph. MARY PATRON OF THE CHURCH MARRIAGE DIGNITY GUARDIAN JESUS TRUST FATHERS [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


112.  L13JUB.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - Encyclical Proclaiming an Extraordinary Jubilee

'Quod Auctoritate' Promulgated on December 22, 1885. PENANCE GOSPEL PRAYER VIRTUE ZEAL MARY EVIL LEO XIII [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


113.  L13LIB.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On the Liberty of the Church

'Quod Multum' Promulgated on August 22, 1886. STEPHEN HUNGARY NATURLISM SOCIALISM MARRIAGE YOUTH EDUCATION PRIESTS [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


114.  L13LIBER.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On the Nature of Human Liberty

'Libertas' Promulgated on June 20, 1888. An examination of the nature of true human liberty as it relates to the individual, the social order, human dignity, and both political and religious authority. NATURAL LAW CIVIL SOCIETY FREEDOM NATURE AUTHORITY RELIGION [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


115.  L13MILIT.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On St. Peter Canisius

Militantis Ecclesiae Promulgated on August 1, 1897. CANISIUS JESUITS GERMANY SCHOOL EDUCATION CATECHISM PIETY LEO XIII [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


116.  L13MIRAE.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On the Holy Eucharist

Mirae Caritatis Promulgated on May 28, 1902. EUCHARIST SACRED HEART LIFE SACRIFICE MASS CHARITY FAITH SACRAMENT LEO XIII [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


117.  L13MIS.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On Mission Societies

'Sancta Dei Civitas' Promulgated on December 3, 1880. BISHOPS GOSPEL CHARITY SOULS WORLD MISSIONS [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


118.  L13MS1.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On Freemasonry in Italy

'Dall'alto Dell'apostolico Seggio' Promulgated on October 15, 1890. FAITH SATAN WAR PROPERTY CLERGY EDUCATION MARRIAGE RELIGION CHURCH [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


119.  L13MS3.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On Freemasonry

'Custodi Di Quella Fede' Promulgated on December 8, 1892. CHURCH SOULS SOCIETY GOSPEL EVILS AUTHORITY RIGHTS SUPERNATURAL SALVATION [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


120.  L13MS4.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On Freemasonry

'Inimica Vis' Promulgated on December 8, 1892. SOCIETY FAITH STATE CLERGY SALVATION IGNORANCE EVILS [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


121.  L13MULTA.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On Marriage Legislation

Dum Multa Promulgated on December 24, 1902. MARRIAGE ECUADOR SACRAMENT LAW FAMILY LEO XIII [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


122.  L13NAT.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On Seminaries for Native Clergy

'Ad Extremas' Promulgated on June 24, 1893. FAITH HINDUS PRIESTS INDIA GOSPEL SOULS PERSECUTION APOSTLES [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


123.  L13PATER.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On the Education of Clergy

Paternae Promulgated on September 18, 1899. CLERGY SEMINARY EDUCATION BRAZIL NEWSPAPERS FINANCIAL SUPPORT LEO XIII [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


124.  L13PERMO.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On Social Conditions In Belgium

Permoti Nos Promulgated on July 10, 1895. BELGIUM MORALS CIVIL LAW LEO XIII [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


125.  L13POR.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On the Church in Portugal

'Pergrata' Promulgated on September 14, 1886. CLERGY STATE FAITH GOVERNMENT RELIGION UNITY SEMINARIES PRIESTS PORTUGAL [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


126.  L13PROVI.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On the Study of Holy Scripture

'Providentissimus Deus' Promulgated on November 18, 1893. This encyclical offers the Pope's guidance to Scripture scholars, especially in the face of Rationalist 'Higher' Criticism. REVELATION INSPIRATION FATHERS RATIONALISM FAITH THEOLOGY BIBLE [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


127.  L13QUAMR.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On Civil Marriage Law

'Quam Religiosa' Promulgated on August 16, 1898. MARRIAGE LAW CIVIL PERU DOCTRINE FAMILY LEO XIII [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


128.  L13QUNOS.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On the Church in Bohemia and Moravia

'Quae Ad Nos' Promulgated on November 22, 1902. BOHEMIA MORAVIA LEO XIII [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


129.  L13QUOVO.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On the Proposed Catholic University

'Quod Votis' Promulgated on April 30, 1902. AUSTRIA CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY LEO XIII [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


130.  L13QUUMD.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On the Latin American Bishops' Plenary Council

'Quum Diuturnum' Promulgated on December 25, 1898. LATIN AMERICA ROME MEETING CONFERENCE LEO XIII [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


131.  L13RELUN.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On Religious Union

'Pastoralis' Promulgated on June 25, 1891. BISHOPS FAITH RELIGION AUTHORITY STATE SOCIETY UNITY [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


132.  L13REPUT.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On the Language Question in Bohemia

Reputantiubus Promulgated on August 20, 1901. LANGUAGE BOHEMIA MORAVIA RACE LEO XIII [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


133.  L13RERUM.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On Capital and Labor

'Rerum Novarum' Promulgated on May 15, 1891. Analysis of social conditions in the late 19th century. The Pope's emphasis on social justice for workers marked a significant change from the perceived traditional ecclesiastical alignment with the aristocracy. SMITH EMPLOYER EMPLOYEE WORKING CONDITIONS MARX INDUSTRY [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


134.  L13RGT.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On the Right Ordering of Christian Life

'Exeunte Iam Anno' Promulgated on December 25, 1888. FAITH OBEDIENCE VIRTUE TRUTH MORALS GOSPEL LUXURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS REASON [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


135.  L13RO1.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On the Rosary (1)

'Octobri Mense' Promulgated on September 22, 1891. OCTOBER CHURCH REDEMPTION JESUS TRUTH WORLD PETER SALVATION MARY CHRIST [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


136.  L13RO2.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On the Rosary (2)

'Magnae Dei Matris' Promulgated on September 8, 1892. MARY MOTHER TRUST FAITH ERROR PRESS RELIGION PRAYER DOMINIC CHRIST [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


137.  L13RO3.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On the Rosary (3)

'Laetitiae Sanctae' Promulgated on September 8, 1893. MOTHER SOCIETY POVERTY SUFFERING FUTURE ROSARY [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


138.  L13RO4.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On the Rosary (4)

On the Recitation of the Rosary 'Superiore Anno' Promulgated on August 30, 1884. DAVID JUDITH JEWS LITANY OCTOBER MARY ROSARY [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


139.  L13RO5.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On the Rosary (5)

'Iucunda Semper Expectatione' Promulgated on September 8, 1894. ROSARY LEO XIII MARY JOYFUL SORROWFUL GLORIOUS MYSTERIES [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


140.  L13ROS.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On the Rosary and Public Life

'Vi E Ben Noto' Promulgated on September 20, 1887. OUR LADY JESUS SALVATION FAITH ROSARY [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


141.  L13SAPIE.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On Christians as Citizens

'Sapientiae Christian' Promulgated on January 10, 1890. It exhorts Catholics to follow right principles in the roles they play in the larger social and cultural order. LIBERTY AUTHORITY POLITICS RIGHTS DUTIES RELIGION [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


142.  L13SATIS.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On the Unity of the Church

'Satis Cognitum' Promulgated on June 29, 1896. CHURCH UNITY POPE MAGISTERIUM BISHOPS ECUMENISM PROTESTANTS LEO XIII [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


143.  L13SLV.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On Slavery in the Missions

'Catholicae Ecclesiae' Promulgated November 20, 1890. CHURCH AFRICA FREEDOM GOSPEL JUSTICE SLAVERY MISSIONS [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


144.  L13SPESS.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On the Suppression of Catholic Institutions

'Spesse volte' Promulgated on August 5, 1898. SUPPRESSION STATE INSTITUTIONS ITALY GOVERNMENT POPE POLITICS LEO XIII [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


145.  L13SPN.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On Conditions in Spain

'Cum Multa' Promulgated December 8, 1882. RELIGION POLITICS BISHOPS AUTHORITY CATHOLIC PRESS SPAIN [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


146.  L13STA.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On the Christian Constitution of States

'Immortale Dei' Promulgated on November 1, 1885. CHURCH ST. AUGUSTINE GOSPEL SOCIETY AUTHORITY GOD JUSTICE NATURE REASON [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


147.  L13SUPRE.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On Devotion of the Rosary

'Supremi Apostolatus Officio' Promulgated on September 1, 1883. This encyclical testifys to the rosary's venerability and power, and exhorts the faithful to its frequent use. QUEEN OUR LADY MARY PRAYER PRIVATE DEVOTION [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


148.  L13TAMET.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On Jesus Christ the Redeemer

Tametsi Futura Prospicientibus Promulgated on November 1, 1900. JESUS CHRIST REDEEMER TRUTH WAY LIFE LEO XIII [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


149.  L13URBAN.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Leo XIII - On the Foundation of a Seminary in Athens

'Urbanitatis Veteris' Promulgated on November 20, 1901. GREECE ATHENS SEMINARY EAST LEO XIII [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


150.  P10ANS.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius X - On St. Anselm of Aosta

'Communium Rerum' Promulgated on April 21, 1909. ST ANSELM SCRIPTURE HUMILITY PEACE DEVOTION CONTEMPLATION FAITH TRUTH [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


151.  P10CHA.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius X - On St. Charles Borromeo

'Editae Saepe' Promulgated on May 26, 1910. CHURCH HOLINESS SAINTS ERROR MYSTICAL CHARLES BORROMEO REFORMERS TRENT [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


152.  P10CHDOC.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius X - On teaching Christian Doctrine

'Acerbo Nimis' Promulgated on April 15, 1905. IGNORANCE INTELLECT HOLINESS WILL PASTORS DUTY INSTRUCTION CATECHIST GRACE YOUTH LENT CONFRATERNITY OF CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


153.  P10CLR.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius X - On the Clergy in Italy

'Pieni L'Animo' Promulgatged on July 28, 1906. INDEPENDENCE OBEDIENCE LOVE TRENT ITALY SEMINARIES BISHOPS DISCIPLINE [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


154.  P10CST.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius X - On the Separation of Church and State

'Une Fois Encore' Promulgated on January 1, 1907. WAR SUPERNATURAL GOD FRANCE PERSECUTION BISHOPS PROPERTY LAW WORSHIP [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


155.  P10FERMO.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius X - On Catholic Action in Italy

'Il Fermo Proposito' Promulgated on June 11, 1905. CIVILIZATION STATE SOCIETY CHRIST APOSTLE VIRTUE UNION BISHOP [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


156.  P10FR.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius X - On French Associations of Worship

'Gravissimo Officii Munere' Promulgated on August 10, 1906. CHURCH PEACE LAW BISHOPS FRANCE [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


157.  P10GREG.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius X - On Pope Gregory the Great

'Lucunda Sane' Promulgated on March 12, 1904. ENGLAND LATERAN COUNCIL PRIEST CHURCH HOLINESS MORALITY SALVATION ZEAL APOSTLES CHARITY SCIENCE [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


158.  P10IMCON.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius X - On the Immaculate Conception

'Ad Diem Illum Laetissimum' Promulgated on February 2, 1904. MARY POWER MEDIATOR CHRIST SIN VIRTUE VIRGIN CHARITY FAITH [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


159.  P10IND.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius X - On the Indians of South America

'Lacrimabili Statu' Promulgated on June 7, 1912. FAITH SLAVERY VIRTUE STATE CHURCH GOSPEL SOUTH AMERICA [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


160.  P10LAB.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius X - On Labor Organizations

'Singulari Quadam' Promulgated on September 24, 1912. TRUTH RERUM NOVARUM BISHOPS CHURCH CHARITY LABOR ORGANIZATIONS [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


161.  P10LAW.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius X - On the French Law of Separation

'Vehementer Nos' Promulgated on February 11, 1906. MARRIAGE PRAYER STATE CHURCH GOD PETER PEACE PERSECUTION FRANCE [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


162.  P10MYS.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius X - On the Mariavites or Mystic Priests of Poland

'Tribus Circiter' Promulgated on April 5, 1906. OBEDIENCE BISHOP REVELATIONS MARIAVITES [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


163.  P10PASCE.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius X - On the Doctrine of the Modernists

'Pascendi Dominici Gregis' Promulgated on September 8, 1907. In this encyclical on Modernism, Pius X brings Modernist teachings together into one group, points out the connection between them, examines the sources of the errors, and prescribes remedies for averting the evil. PIUS X MODERNISM EVOLUTION PASCENDI ENCYCLICAL [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


164.  P10POR.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius X - On the Law of Separation in Portugal

'Lamdudum' Promulgated on May 24, 1911. CHURCH PORTUGAL HIERARCHY LIBERTY VESTMENTS JUSTICE PROPERTY UNITY [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


165.  P10SUPRE.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius X - Restoration of all things in Christ

'E Supremi' Promulgated on October 4, 1903. First encyclical of Pius X. PEACE CHURCH PRIESTHOOD RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION LAITY FORMATION [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


166.  P11ANIMI.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XI - On Persecution of the Church in Mexico

'Acerba animi' Pius XI's encyclical of 29 Sept 1932 to the Mexican hierarchy, lamenting the persecution of the Church in Mexico and offering prayers and encouragement to all or the country's Catholics. PIUS XI MEXICO [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


167.  P11ARCAN.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XI - On the Peace of Christ in His Kingdom

'Ubi Arcano Dei Consilio' Promulgated on December 23, 1922. MARY WAR CONCUPISCENCE BIBLE MARRIAGE SCHOOL SOCIETY THOMAS AQUINAS PIETY FAMILY MODERNISM LIBERTY PEACE [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


168.  P11BRENN.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XI - On the Church and the German Reich

'Mit Brennender Sorge' Promulgated on March 19, 1937. STATE FAITH GOSPEL PRIMACY IMMORTALITY ORIGINAL SIN CROSS HUMILITY GRACE MORALITY YOUTH PRIESTS LAITY [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


169.  P11CARIT.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XI - On the Sacred Heart

'Caritate Christi Compulsi' Promulgated on May 3, 1932. CHARITY IMPIETY MERCY PRAYER PENANCE PEACE MARY LIBERTY SACRED HEART [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


170.  P11CASTI.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XI - On Christian Marriage

'Casti Connubii' Promulgated on December 31, 1930. Encyclical on the nature and dignity of Christian marriage. The Pope covers the advantages and benefits which accrue from it to the family and to human society itself, errors contrary to this most important point of the Gospel teaching, vices opposed to conjugal union, and the principal remedies to be applied. MARRIAGE FAMILY CHILDREN SACRAMENT PIUS XI [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


171.  P11CATHO.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XI - On the Catholic Priesthood

'Ad Catholici Sacerdotii' Promulgated on December 20, 1935. EDUCATION ST. PAUL TRENT SINS SACRAMENT PRAYER DIGNITY SALVATION CELIBACY ORIENTAL CHURCH OBEDIENCE STUDIES VIRTUE PHILOSOPHY VOCATION BISHOP CATHOLIC ACTION PARENTS SPIRITUAL EXERCISES [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


172.  P11DIVIL.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XI - On Christian Education

'Divini Illius Magistri' Encyclical of Pope Pius XI on the Christian Education of Youth, promulgated December 31, 1929. [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


173.  P11DIVIN.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XI - On Atheistic Communism

'Divini Redemptoris' Promulgated on March 19, 1937. MARX COMMUNISM PIUS XI LIBERALISM [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


174.  P11ECCLE.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XI - On St. Josaphat

'Ecclesiam Dei' Encyclical of Pope Pius XI promulgated on November 12, 1923. PIUS XI JOSAPHAT ENCYCLICAL [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


175.  P11FAC.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XI - On Catholic Action in Italy

'Non Abbiamo Bisogno' Promulgated on June 29, 1931. This encyclical was written to counter the attacks on 'truth and justice' caused by the encroachment of fascism on Italy. These attacks were manifested by false and unjust accusations, followed by the disbanding of Catholic Youth Associations and other organizations associated with Catholic Action, and also by acts ofbrutality and violence resulting in bloodshed. PIUS XI FASCISM CATHOLIC ACTION ITALY [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


176.  P11GRAVE.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XI - On the Rosary

'Ingravescentibus Malis' Promulgated on September 29, 1937. INFIDELS PRAYER COMMUNISTS PIETY CHARITY FAMILIES CHURCH ROSARY [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


177.  P11IMPEN.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XI - On the Economic Crisis

'Nova Impendet' Pius XI's encyclical of 2 Oct 1931. With winter impending in the midst of the Great Depression, the Pope calls for a Crusade of charity and prayer for all those suffering. PIUS XI GREAT DEPRESSION CHARITY ECONOMIC CRISIS DISARMAMENT [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


178.  P11INIQU.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XI - On the Persecution of the Church in Mexico

'Iniquis Afflictisque' Encyclical of 18 Nov 1926 describing the persecution of the Mexican Church, and praising the constancy of the Mexican bishops, clergy, and laity, and especially certain lay organizations. PIUS XI MEXICO PERSECUTION KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS GUADALUPE [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


179.  P11MAXIM.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XI - On French Diocesan Associations

'Maximam Gravissimamque' Encyclical of Pope Pius XI promulgated on January 18, 1924. PIUS XI FRENCH ASSOCIATIONS [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


180.  P11MENS.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XI - The Promotion of the Spiritual Exercises

'Mens Nostra' Encyclical of Pope Pius XI promulgated on December 20, 1929. Speaking of the practice of the 'Spiritual Exercises' the Holy Father says, 'we earnestly desire to see it daily extended more widely, not only among the clergy both secular and regular, but also among the multitudes of the Catholic laity.' PIUS XI SPIRITUAL EXERCISES ST. IGNATIUS [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


181.  P11MISER.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XI - On Reparation to the Sacred Heart

'Miserentissimus Redemptor' Promulgated on May 8, 1928. JASENIST CONSECRATION REPARATION EXPIATION ADAM PROPITIATION CHARITY SIN DEATH BAPTISM SLOTH [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


182.  P11MORTA.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XI - On Religious Unity

'Mortalium Animos' Promulgated on January 6, 1928. CHARITY NATURAL LAW APOSTLES GOSPEL EUCHARIST TRUTH SACRED HEART INDIFFERENTISM MARY PETER UNITY [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


183.  P11NOBIS.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XI - On Oppression of the Church of Spain

'Dilectissima Nobis' Encyclical of 3 Jun 1933 to the persecuted Church of Spain. The Pope notes the advantage of the unrestricted activity of the Church to the social order, decries the separation of Church and state and other crimes against the Church, which are signs of an attempt to destroy Religion. PIUS XI SPAIN PERSECUTION LAICISM RELIGIOUS CONGREGATIONS TAXES [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


184.  P11NOSES.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XI - On the Religious Situation in Mexico

'Nos es muy conocida' Encyclical of 28 Mar 1937. The Pope, writing to the Bishops of Mexico, stresses the the role of the laity in the face of government persecution. Includes principles for the use of force in combatting government injustice. PIUS XI MEXICO CATHOLIC ACTION [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


185.  P11PERTU.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XI - St. Francis De Sales

'Rerum Omnium Perturbationem' Encyclical of Pope Pius XI promulgated on January 26, 1923. PIUS XI FRANCIS DE SALES HOLINESS SAINTS ENCYCLICAL [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


186.  P11PRIMA.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XI - On the Feast of Christ the King

'Quas Primas' Promulgated on December 11, 1925. CHARITY SCRIPTURES PROPHETS LAW LOVE REDEEMER AUTHORITY SACRED HEART CORPUS CHRISTI [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


187.  P11QUADR.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XI - On Reconstruction of the Social Order

'Quadragesimo Anno' Promulgated on May 15, 1931. RERUM NOVARUM LIBERALISM MORAL LAW PROPERTY OWNERSHIP CAPITAL LABOR SOCIALISM COMMUNISM [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


188.  P11QUINQ.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XI - On His Sacerdotal Jubilee

'Quinquagesimo Ante' Encyclical of 23 Dec 1929. The Pope marks his fiftieth year as a priest by reviewing the successes of his pontificate and extending a special period of indulgence which he had previously granted. PIUS XI JUBILEE FIFTIETH [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


189.  P11REREC.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XI - On Catholic Missions

'Rerum Ecclesiae' Encyclical of Pope Pius XI promulgated on February 28, 1926. PIUS XI ENCYCLICAL MISSIONS CHARITY NATIVES [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


190.  P11REROR.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XI - On the Promotion of Oriental Studies

'Rerum Orientalium' Encyclical of Pope Pius XI promulgated on September 8, 1928. PIUS XI ORIENTAL ENCYCLICAL EASTERN [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


191.  P11RITEX.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XI - On St. Francis of Assisi

'Rite Expiatis' Encyclical of Pope Pius XI promulgated on April 30, 1926. PIUS XI ENCYCLICAL FRANCIS ASSISI [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


192.  P11SALUT.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XI - On St. Augustine

'Ad Salutem' Encyclical of 30 Apr 1930. The Pope extols St. Augustine on the 15th centenary of the Saint's death, and urges the faithful to to honor, imitate, and learn from him. PIUS XI AUGUSTINE DOCTOR [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


193.  P11STUDI.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XI - On St. Thomas Aquinas

'Studiorum Ducem' Encyclical of Pope Pius XI promulgated on June 29, 1923. PIUS XI THOMAS AQUINAS SUMMA THEOLOGICA [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


194.  P11VERIT.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XI - On the Council of Ephesus

'Lux Veritatis' Encyclical of 25 Dec 1931, on the fifteen-hundredth anniversary of the Council of Ephesus. The Pope reaffirms the doctrine of Ephesus, giving special attention to the import of the Council's Marian doctrine. He stresses that then as now, Rome was the guardian of Christian truth and unity. He calls all Christians to union with Rome, and at the same time combats the error of conciliarism. PIUS XI EPHESUS CONCILIARISM UNITY NESTORIUS [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


195.  P11VIGIL.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XI - On Motion Pictures

'Vigilanti Cura' Encyclical of 29 Jun 1936. The Pope reminds the Bishops of the dangers proposed to morals by motion picutres, praises the initiative taken by the Bishops of the United States in establishing the Legion of Decency, and orders the Bishops of each nation to establish an Office to provide Catholic motion picture ratings. PIUS XI MOTION PICTURES MOVIES LEGION OF DECENCY [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


196.  P12ANNI.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XII - On Combating Atheistic Propaganda

'Anni Sacri' Promulgated on March 12, 1950. On a program for combatting atheistic propoganda throughout the world. On the need for zealous prayer and action to insure that the rights of religion, and especially of the Catholic Church, are respected by the government and the media. PRESS CENSORSHIP PROPAGANDA PIUS XII MEDIA [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


197.  P12APOST.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XII - On Communism and the Church in China

'Ad Apostolorum Principis' Promulgated on June 29, 1958. On communism and the Church in China. On the authority of the Church, the consecration of bishops, and the duty of patriotism, as regards the relations between the Apostolic See and the Chinese Patriotic Church. PIUS XII ENCYCLICAL COMMUNISM CHINA CIVIL CONSECRATION PATRIOTISM [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


198.  P12AUSPI.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XII - On Public Prayers for Peace (2)

'Auspicia Quaedam' Promulgated on May 1, 1948. On public prayers for world peace and solution of the problem of Palestine. Exhorts the faithful to pray fervently for peace, especially in the Holy Places of Palestine. MOTHER HEART VIRTUES WAR LEO XIII PALESTINE [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


199.  P12CAELI.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XII - Proclaiming the Queenship of Mary

'Ad Caeli Reginam' Promulgated on October 11, 1954. Proclaims the feast of the Queenship of Mary and summarizes the history of devotion to Mary as Queen. PIUS XII ENCYCLICAL QUEEN MARY HISTORY MOTHER QUEENSHIP [ENCYC, Type=1 Code=EE]


200.  P12COMMU.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XII - An Appeal for Prayers for Peace

'Communium Interpretes Dolorarum.' Promulgated on April 15, 1945. Encourages the faithful to pray for peace and to return to Christian morals and to deter the wrath of God. PRAYERS DOCTRINE WAR JUSTICE FUGITIVES [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


 

201.  P12DATIS.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XII - Condemning the Ruthless Use of Force in Hungary

'Datis Nuperrime' Promulgated on November 5, 1956. Lamenting the sorrowful events in Hungary and condemning the ruthless use of force. PIUS XII ENCYCLICAL BLOOD FREEDOM JUSTICE LIBERTY HUNGARY [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


202.  P12DEIPA.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XII - On the Possibility of Defining the Assumption as a Dogma of the Church

'Deiparae Virginis Mariae' Promulgated on May 1, 1946. Requests the bishops to ascertain whether it would be opportune to formally define the doctrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. EPISCOPATE DOGMA PIUS XII MARY ASSUMPTION [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


203.  P12DIVIN.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XII - On Promoting Biblical Studies

'Divino Afflante Spiritu' Promulgated on September 30, 1943. Condemns several errors of biblical criticism and stresses the need to use modern science and methods of criticism in exegesis. CANONICAL REVELATION SACRED BOOKS ERROR SCRIPTURE ORIGINAL TEXTS LEO XIII TRENT WRITING SEMINARIES [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


204.  P12DOCTO.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XII - On St. Bernard of Clairvaux, the Last of the Fathers

'Doctor Mellifluus' Promulgated on May 24, 1953. Calls forth the extraordinary love of God, zeal for the Faith and the pope, virtue, and devotion to Mary of St. Bernard, as an example for the present age. PIUS XII ENCYCLCIAL BERNARD CLAIRVAUX FATHER MARY [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


205.  P12ECCLE.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XII - On the Persecuted Eastern Church

'Orientales Ecclesias' Encyclical of Pope Pius XII promulgated on December 15, 1952. PIUS XII ENCYCLICAL EASTERN CHURCH PERSECUTION [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


206.  P12EVANG.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XII - On Promotion of Catholic Missions

'Evangelii Praecones' Promulgated on June 2, 1951. Encouragement and guidelines for spiritual and social missionaries, with reference to the history of mission work in the Church. CLERGY NATIVE PERSECUTIONS PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH MISSIONS PIUS XII [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


207.  P12FASTO.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XII - On St. Boniface

'Ecclesiae Fastos' Promulgated on June 5, 1954. Recalls the missionary zeal of St. Boniface, who did much to spread the faith in Germany and Gaul, on the 12th centenary of his death. PIUS XII ENCYCLICAL BONIFACE GERMANY GAUL BENEDICTINE MISSION [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


208.  P12FIDEI.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XII - On the Condition of the Catholic Missions

'Fidei Donum' Promulgated on April 21, 1957. On the present condition of the Catholic Missions, especially in Africa. PIUS XII ENCYCLICAL MISSION CATHOLIC AFRICA CHRISTIAN VOCATION [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


209.  P12FULGE.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XII - Proclaiming a Marian Year

'Fulgens Corona' Promulgated on September 8, 1953. Encyclical proclaiming a Marian Year to commemorate the centenary of the definition of the dogma of the Immaculate Conception. PIUS XII ENCYCLICAL MARIAN YEAR IMMACULATE CONCEPTION DOGMA MARY [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


210.  P12HAURI.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XII - On Devotion to the Sacred Heart

'Haurietis Aquas' Promulgated on May 15, 1956. Given on the centenary of Pius IX's proclamation ordering the celebration of the feast throughout the whole Church. PIUS XII ENCYCLICAL SACRED HEART MARGARET MARY DEVOTION FEAST [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


211.  P12HUMAN.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XII - On Evolution

'Humani Generis' Promulgated on August 12, 1950. Encyclical concerning some false opinions threatening to undermine the foundations of Catholic doctrine. EVOLUTION SCRIPTURE POLYGENISM ORIGINAL SIN PIUS XII [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


212.  P12INGRU.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XII - On Reciting the Rosary

'Ingruentium Malorum' Promulgated on September 15, 1951. Pius XII urges us to 'to fly with greater confidence to the Mother of God. There, the Christian people have always sought chief refuge in the hour of danger, because 'she has been constituted the cause of salvation for the whole human race.' PIUS XII ENCYCLICAL ROSARY OCTOBER MOTHER MARY PRAYER [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


213.  P12INVIC.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XII - On St. Andrew Bobola

'Invicti Athletae' Promulgated on May 16, 1957. On the 300th anniversary of the death of Andrew Bobola, the Pope desires the meditation of all Catholics on his martyrdom and holiness as a shining example of Christian fortitude. PIUS XII ENCYCLICAL ANDREW BOBOLA ATHLETE FORTITUDE FAITH POLAND [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


214.  P12LAETA.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XII - On Prayers for Peace for Poland, Hungary and the Middle East

'Laetamur Admodum' Promulgated on November 1, 1956. The Pope renews His exhortation for prayers for peace in Poland, Hungary, and the Middle East. PIUS XII ENCYCLICAL MINDSZENTY WYSZYNSKI POLAND HUNGARY MIDDLE EAST [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


215.  P12LUCTU.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XII - On Prayers for the People of Hungary

'Luctuosissimi Eventus' Promulgated on October 28, 1956. Encyclical of Pius XII urging public prayers for peace and freedom for the people of Hungary. PIUS XII ENCYCLICAL PEACE FREEDOM PRAYER JUSTICE FAITH HUNGARY [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


216.  P12MAERO.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XII - On Public Prayers for Peace(3)

'Summi Maeroris' Promulgated on July 19, 1950. WAR WEAPONS ZEAL ARMS COMMANDMENTS MORALS [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


217.  P12MEDIA.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XII - On the Sacred Liturgy

'Mediator Dei' Promulgated on November 20, 1947. The priestly mission of Jesus Christ is prolonged mainly by means of the sacred liturgy, at the altar, through the sacraments and through the Divine Office. LITURGY PRIESTHOOD SACRAMENTS DIVINE OFFICE PIUS XII [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


218.  P12MEMIN.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XII - On Prayers for the Persecuted Church

'Meminisse Iuvat' Promulgated on July 14, 1958. Encyclical on prayers for the persecuted Church in Eastern Europe and in Asia. PIUS XII ENCYCLICAL PRAYER EASTERN EUROPE CHURCH ASIA PERSECUTE WAR [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


219.  P12MIRAB.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XII - On the Crusade of Prayer for Peace

'Mirabile Illud' Promulgated on December 6, 1950. WAR CHARITY MARY JESUS PEACE PIUS XII [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


220.  P12MIRAN.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XII - On the Communications Field

'Miranda Prorsus' Promulgated on September 8, 1957. The Pope exhorts the bishops to guard the flock from every error and danger which the use of motion pictures, radio and television can raise against the conduct of Christian life to its serious detriment. PIUS XII ENCYCLICAL COMMUNICATIONS RADIO TELEVISION MOVIES [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


221.  P12MULTI.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XII - On Prayers for Peace in Palestine

'In Multiplicibus Curis' Promulgated on October 24, 1948. WAR BLESSED VIRGIN PALESTINE PIUS XII [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


222.  P12MUSIC.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XII - On Sacred Music

'Musicae Sacrae' Promulgated on December 25, 1955. In this encyclical Pius XII gives an explanation of sacred music and anwers questions which have been raised and discussed during the past decades. PIUS XII ENCYCLICAL GREGORIAN CHANT POLYPHONIC ORGAN LITURGY MUSIC [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


223.  P12MYSTI.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XII - On the Mystical Body of Christ

'Mystici Corporis Christi' Promulgated on June 29, 1943. The Church is a body with Christ as the Head. It is one, undivided, visible, constituted organically and hierarchically, endowed with the means of sanctification and composed of individual members not excluding sinners. MYSTICAL BODY PIUS XII CHRIST [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


224.  P12OMNES.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XII - On the Reunion of the Ruthenian Church with Rome

'Orientales Omnes Ecclesias' Promulgated on December 23, 1945. Encyclical on the three hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the reunion of the Ruthenian Church with the Apostolic See. ST. VLADIMIR RUSSIAN LITHUANIA EASTERN CHURCH BREST LATIN RITE POLAND [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


225.  P12OPTAT.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XII - On Public Prayers for Peace

'Optatissima Pax' Promulgated on December 18, 1947. Encyclical on prescribing public prayers for social and world peace. NATIONS WEALTH MASSES STRIFE DUTY EVIL JESUS CHILDREN [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


226.  P12ORIEN.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XII - On St. Cyril, Patriarch of Alexandria

'Orientalis Ecclesiae' Promulgated on April 9, 1944. Pius XII gives an account of the 'spotless life, faith and virtue' of St. Cyril of Alexandria for 'the benefit of all, but especially of those who belong to the Eastern Church and therefore have good reason to be proud of this luminary of Christian wisdom, this valiant hero of the apostolate.' NESTORIUS MARY UNITY FORTITUDE CHARITY ANTIOCENE BISHOPS ORIENTAL ORTHODOX MONOPHYSITES [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


227.  P12PELER.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XII - Warning Against Materialism

'Le Pelerinage De Lourdes' Promulgated on July 2, 1957. In this encyclical, given on the centenary of the apparitions at Lourdes, the Pope warns against materialism. PIUS XII ENCYCLICAL LOURDES MATERIALISM FRANCE [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


228.  P12QUEMA.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XII - A Plea for the Care of the World's Destitute Children

'Quemadmodum' Promulgated on January 6, 1946. PRAYERS MATERIAL AID [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


229.  P12RADIA.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XII - On St. Benedict

'Fulgens Radiatur' Promulgated on March 21, 1947. In this encyclical, on St. Benedict Pius XII says 'Whoever considers his celebrated life and studies in the light of the truth of history, the gloomy and stormy times in which he lived, will without doubt realise the truth of the divine promise which Christ made to the Apostles and to the society He founded `I am with you all days even to the consummation of the world.' ROME SUBIACO PERFECTION PROVIDENCE CASSINO GOS [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


230.  P12REDEM.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XII - On the Holy Places in Palestine

'Redemptoris Nostri Cruciatus' Promulgated on April 15, 1949. PRAYER PEACE REFUGEES JERUSALEM PILGRIMAGE PALESTINE PIUS XII [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


231.  P12SACRA.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XII - On Consecrated Virginity

'Sacra Virginitas' Promulgated on March 25, 1954. Encyclical in which the Pope calls virginity 'the among the most precious treasures which the Founder of the Church has left in heritage to the society which He established. PIUS XII ENCYCLICAL VIRGINITY CHASTITY CELIBACY MODESTY [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


232.  P12SAECU.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XII - On the Independence of Portugal

'Saeculo Exeunte Octavo' Promulgated on June 13, 1940. Encyclical on the eighth centenary of the independence of Portugal. KING JOHN I MOORS VASCO DA GAMA MISSIONS CLERGY SOCIETY SISTERS [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


233.  P12SEMPI.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XII - On the Council of Chalcedon

'Sempiternus Rex Christus' Promulgated on September 8, 1951. Encyclical celebrating the fifteen hundred year anniversity of the Council of Chalcedon, which concerned the hypostatic union of the Incarnate Word. COUNCIL CHALCEDON PIUS XII COUNCIL NESTORIUS [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


234.  P12SERTU.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XII - On the Start of the Church in the United States

'Sertum Laetitiae' Promulgated on November 11, 1939. Encyclical on the hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the establishment of the hierarchy in the United States. JOHN CARROLL UNITED STATES PIUS XII [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


235.  P12SINAR.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XII - On the Supra-nationality of the Church

'Ad Sinarum Gentem' Promulgated on October 7, 1954. Encyclical directed to the clergy and people of China regarding their distress and suffering under Communism. He exhorts them to guard the trust they have been given to teach the gospel. PIUS XII ENCYCLICAL CHINA COMMUNISM CLERGY CHURCH [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


236.  P12SUMMI.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XII - On the Unity of Human Society

'Summi Pontificatus' Promulgated on October 10, 1939. The Pope prays that the human race will 'gather around the throne of the Eternal King, in adoration and in reparation to renew now and forever their oath of allegiance to Him and to His law of truth and of love. PIUS XII ENCYCLICAL UNITY HUMAN RACE REPARATION SOLIDARITY ALLEGIANCE [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


237.  P6CHARIT.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius VI - On the Civil Oath in France

'Charitas' Encyclical of Pope Pius VI promulgated on April 13, 1791. Pope Pius VI writes about the Civil Constitution of the Clergy which was approved by the National Assembly in France and which he said would 'lead the french people into error and schism.' PIUS VI FRANCE CIVIL OATH [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


238.  P6CHRIST.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Paul VI - On Prayers to Mary for Peace

'Christi Matri' Promulgated Sept. 15, 1966. Exhorts leaders to contrive by negotiation a peace 'based on justice and freedom for mankind.' Encourages the faithful to deepen their devotion to the Mother of Christ as the evils of the world increase. PAUL VI ENCYCLICAL WAR PEACE MOTHER MARY DEVOTION PRAY ROSARY GOD [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


239.  P6DEVELO.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Paul VI - On the Development of Peoples

'Populorum Progressio' Promulgated March 26, 1967. Calls prosperous civilizations to help less developed, poorer cultures to develop, and to serve charity and justice by improving their condition. PAUL VI ENCYCLICAL CHARITY JUSTICE DEVELOPMENT ECONOMIC COMMERCE CULTURE [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


240.  P6ECCLES.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Paul VI - On the Church

'Ecclesiam Suam.' Promulgated Aug. 6, 1964. On role of the Church in the world and the attitudes of the Church in relation to the world. PAUL VI ENCYCLICAL CHURCH WORLD DOCTRINE AUTHORITY OBEDIENCE [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


241.  P6HUMANA.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Paul VI - On Human Life

'Humanae Vitae' Promulgated July 25, 1968. Famous encyclical on the proper and improper use of marriage and sex. Condemns artificial birth control, abortion, etc. PAUL VI ENCYCLICAL HUMAN LIFE LOVE CONJUGAL MARRIAGE BIRTH CONTROL ABORTION [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


242.  P6INSCRU.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius VI - On the Problems of the Pontificate

'Inscrutabile' Encyclical of Pope Pius VI promulgated on December 25, 1775. The Pope speaks of the dangers confronting the Church, he insists that only those with exceptional moral holiness should be admitted to the Church's service and urges that special attention be given to the beauty of the churches. He 'mourns over' the heretical sects. PIUS VI ENCYCLICAL PRIEST HOLINESS CHURCH HERETICS [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


243.  P6MONTH.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Paul VI - On Praying to Mary During May

'Mense Maio' Promulgated April 30, 1965. Urges the faithful to pray to Mary more than ever during the month of May, and in connection with this exhorts all to seek peace by negotiation and prayer. PAUL VI ENCYCLICAL MARY MAY LADY WAR PEACE PRAY [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


244.  P6MYSTER.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Paul VI - On the Holy Eucharist

'Mysterium Fidei.' Promulgated Sept. 3, 1965. Teaching of faith on worship of the Holy Eucharist. PAUL VI ENCYCLICAL EUCHARIST FAITH DOCTRINE BODY BLOOD SACRAMENT WORSHIP [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


245.  P6SACERD.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Paul VI - On the Celibacy of the Priest

'Sacerdotalis Caelibatus' Promulgated June 24, 1967. Defending the continued validity of celibacy in the priesthood in the modern Church. PAUL VI ENCYCLICAL CELIBACY CLERGY VIRGINITY PRIEST MINISTRY CHARITY CHASTITY [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


246.  P7DIUSAT.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius VII - On a Return to Gospel Principles

'Diu satis.' Encyclical of 15 May 1800. Pius speaks of various threats to the Church, including 'false apostles' who corrupt the young, and heretical books. PIUS VII MARTIN I CARDINALS YOUTH BOOKS DISCIPLINE WEALTH [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


247.  P8TRADIT.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius VIII - On His Program for the Pontificate

'Traditi humilitati.' Encyclical of 24 May 1829. Pius speaks of a number of problems facing the Church as he begins his pontificate. GREGORY XVI CLERGY HERESY INDIFFERENTISM SEMINARIANS YOUTH BOOKS MARRIAGE [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


248.  P9AMANT1.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius IX - On Priests and the Care of Souls

'Amantissimi Redemptoris.' Encyclical of 3 May 1858. Pius speaks of the benefits of the Mass, and the obligation of offering and attending Mass He lays down a new ruling on when Mass must be offered. PIUX IX PRIESTS MASS [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


249.  P9AMANT2.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius IX - On the Care of the Churches

'Amantissimus.' Encyclical of 8 Apr 1862. Pius, writing to the Eastern Bishops, speaks on papal authority, while reassuring them that Rome has no intention of forcing the Latin Rite on the Oriental. Churches. He announces the establishment of a new Congregation to manage the affairs of these Churches, and asks the bishops' cooperation. PIUS IX EASTERN RITES [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


250.  P9APOSTO.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius IX - Urging Prayers for Peace

'Apostolicae nostrae caritatis.' Encyclical of 1 Aug 1854. Pius recalls to the bishops the trials of the Church, especially the errors of indifferentism and unbelief. To combat these, he encourages the faithful to make reparation to God, and grant a plenary indulgence for certain acts of piety in order to encourage them. PIUS IX INDIFFERENTISM [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


251.  P9BENEFI.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius IX - 25th Ann. of Pontificate

'Beneficia Dei.' Encyclical of 4 Jun 1871. Pius reviews the successes and trials of his pontificate, gives thanks to God, and grants indulgences. PIUS IX ANNIVERSARY [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


252.  P9CUMNUP.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius IX - On Care for Clerics

'Cum nuper.' Encyclical of 20 Jan 1858. Writing to the bishops of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, Pius grieves for the victims of recent earthquakes there, and commens the people to good morals to prevent future scourges. He comdemns the excesses of some of the clergy, gives guidelines for who should be ordained, and speaks of the responsibilities of the clergy. PIUS IX SICILY CLERGY [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


253.  P9CUMSAN.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius IX - Pleading for Public Prayer

'Cum Sancta Mater Ecclesia.' Encyclical of 27 Apr 1859. Pius asks the bishops to order public prayers in their dioceses that God might 'turn his wrath from us and banish war to the very ends of the earth.' PIUS IX WAR [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


254.  P9ETSIMU.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius IX - Church in Italy, Germany, Switzerland

'Etsi multa.' Encyclical of 21 Nov 1873. Pius denounces actions against the Church by the governments of Italy, Germany and Switzerland, and encourages Catholics by reminding them of the indefectibility of the Church. PIUS IX GREGORIAN UNIVERSITY JURA PRUSSIA REINKENS [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


255.  P9EXULTA.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius IX - On the Effects of the Jubilee

'Exultavit cor nostrum' Encyclical of 21 Nov 1851. Pius expresses thanks for the spiritual benefits of the Jubilee year, while at the same time deploring current evils and calling on God for help. PIUS IX JUBILEE [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


256.  P9GRAVES.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius IX - On the Church in Switzerland

'Graves ac diuturnae.' Encyclical of 23 Mar 1875. Pius condemns the schismatic Old Catholics, condemns anti-Catholic marriage laws, and exhorts the faithful to obey their pastors. PIUS IX OLD CATHOLICS SCHISM [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


257.  P9GRAVIB.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius IX - Proclaiming a Jubilee for 1875

'Gravibus Ecclesiae.' Encyclical of 24 Dec 1874. Pius proclaims 1875 to be a Jubilee year, announces the requirements for gaining the Jubilee indulgence, and encourages good works. He also gives advice to the clergy. PIUS IX JUBILEE INDULGENCE [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


258.  P9INCRED.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius IX - On Persecution in New Granada

'Incredibili.' Encyclical 17 Sep 1863. Pius, writing to the bishops of New Granada, decries the persecution to which the Church of that nation is subject, and laments that some clerics have sided with the government. He condemns the government, calls on its leaders to repent, and exhorts the Church to prayer. PIUS IX NEW GRANADA PERSECUTION [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


259.  P9INTERM.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius IX - Pleading for Unity of Spirit

'Inter multiplices' Encyclical of 21 Mar 1853. Pius writes the bishops of France to eliminate dissensions, form and train their clergy, encourage Catholic writers, and adhere to Rome. PIUX IX FRANCE CLERGY [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


260.  P9LEVATE.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius IX - On the Afflictions of the Church

'Levate.' Encyclical of 27 Oct 1867. Pius describes and condemns the evils perpetrated against the Church in Italy, Poland and Russia, commands public prayer throughout the Church, and grants a plenary indulgence to encourage participation. PIUS IX ITALY POLAND RUSSION ROMAN CATHOLIC ECCLEISATICAL COLLEGE CATHOLIC ACADEMY OF WARSAW [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


261.  P9MAXIMA.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius IX - On the Church in Bavaria

'Maximae quidem.' Encyclical of 18 Aug 1864. Pius rejoices at the synod held by the Bavarian bishops at which they laid plans for the safeguarding of their Churches. He exhorts them and their priests to defend the rights of the Church, especially with regard to public schools. PIUS IX BAVARIA BAMBERG PUBLIC SCHOOLS [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


262.  P9MERIDI.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius IX - Seminary for Native Clergy

'Meridionali Americae.' Encyclical of 30 Sep 1865. Pius expresses to the South American bishops his joy at the increase in native clergy and expresses his concern for their proper formation. PIUS IX SOUTH AMERICA CLERGY [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


263.  P9NEMINI.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius IX - On the Persecution of the Armenians

'Neminem vestrum.' Encyclical of 2 Feb 1854. Pius condemns dissensions and schisms in the Armenian Church, as well as false attempts at unity. He addresses and encourages by group the bishops, priests and laity of that region. PIUS IX ARMENIA SCHISM MECHITHARIST [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


264.  P9NEMOCE.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius IX - On Discipline for Clergy

'Nemo certe ignorat' Encyclical of 25 Mar 1952. Pius urges the bishops of Ireland to unite among themselves, and with the bishops of England and Scotland, to resist current evils. He encourages them in their efforts to found Catholic University of Ireland, and speaks of the life and duties of clerics. PIUS IX IRELAND QUEENS COLLEGES TULLAMORE [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


265.  P9NOSTIS.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius IX - On the Church in the Pontifical States

'Nostis et nobiscum' Encyclical of 8 Dec 1849. Pius comments on the political situation in Rome and the surrounding areas, with particular attention to socialism and communism. PIUS IX POLITICS PAPAL STATES ROME SOCIALISM COMMUNISM PRESS [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


266.  P9NULLIS.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius IX - On the Need for Civil Sovereignty

'Nullis certe verbis.' Encyclical of 19 Jan 1860. Pius thanks the bishops for supporting him in the struggle against rebellion in the papal states by their prayers and teaching. He rejects Napoleon III's council to surrender the rebellious provinces, and asks the bishops for their continued support. PIUS IX PAPAL STATES EMILIA NAPOLEON III [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


267.  P9OMNEMS.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius IX - On the Greek-Ruthenian Rite

'Omnem sollicitudinem.' Encyclical of 13 May 1874. Pius forbids any changes to be made in the Eastern liturgies, especially in the Greco-Ruthenian Rite, also condeming the 'pseudo-administrator' in the diocese of Chelm, who has usurped power there and introduced changes in the liturgy. PIUS IX EASTERN RITES CHELM [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


268.  P9OPTIM1.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius IX - On the Cath. University of Ireland

'Optime noscitis.' Encyclical of 20 Mar 1854. Pius commands the Irish bishops to go ahead with their plans to found a Catholic University in Ireland and approves their choice of then Father John Henry Newman as rector of the proposed University. PIUS IX IRELAND NEWMAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


269.  P9OPTIM2.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius IX - On Episcopal Meetings

'Optime noscitis.' Encyclical of 5 Nov 1855. Writing to the bishops of the Austrian Empire, Pius praises the piety and zeal of the Church of Emperor Franz Josef, and, following on a recent agreement of the same with the Holy See, urges the clergy of the Empire to provide for the good of their people by holding provincial and diocesan synods, etc. PIUS IX AUSTRIA FRANZ JOSEF SYNODS [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


270.  P9PRAEDE.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius IX - On Aid for Ireland

'Praedecessores nostros' Encyclical of 25 Mar 1847. Pius calls upon the bishops of the world to proclaim three days of public prayer for the Irish, who were suffering from persecutions, famine and disease. He also urges them to collect alms for the their relief. PIUS IX IRELAND ALMS WEALTH [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


271.  P9PROBEN.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius IX - On the Discipline for Clergy

'Probe noscitis venerabiles' Encyclical of 17 May 1852. Pius exhorts the bishops of Spain to strive together for the rights of the Church, and to carefully train form and educate their clergy. PIUS IX SPAIN CLERGY [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


272.  P9QUAEIN.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius IX - On the Church in Chaldea

'Quae in patriarchatu.' Encyclical of 16 Nov 1872. Pius summarizes the history of Patriarch Joseph Audo, Patriarch of Babylonia of the Chaldeans with the Holy See, and accepts the Patriarch's latest repentance. PIUS IX JOSEPH AUDO BABYLONIA OF THE CHALDEANS CHALDAEA MALABAR [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


273.  P9QUANTA.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius IX - Condemning Current Errors

'Quanta Cura' Encyclical promulgated on December 8, 1864. ERRORS PIUS IX NATURALISM LIBERTY SOCIALISM COMMUNISM PUBLIC OPINION ENCYCLICAL [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


274.  P9QUANTO.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius IX - On Promotion of False Doctrines

'Quanto conficiamur moerore.' Encyclical of 10 Aug 1863. Pius laments the attacks of unbelief, indifferentism and liberalism on the Church, and calls for renewed prayers. PIUS IX INDIFFERENTISM LIBERALISM [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


275.  P9QUARTU.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius IX - On the Church in Armenia

'Quartus supra.' Encyclical of 6 Jan 1873. Pius discusses the new schism of certain Armenians in Constantinople, and advises the faithful not to be led astray. He also addresses the nature of schism. PIUS IX ARMENIA SCHISM CONSTANTINOPLE [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


276.  P9QUINUP.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius IX - On Pontifical States

'Qui nuper.' Encyclical of 18 Jun 1859. Pius informs the bishops of the rebellions taking place in the papal states, and asks their prayers. PIUS IX PAPAL STATES [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


277.  P9QUIPLU.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius IX - On Faith and Religion

'Qui pluribus' Encyclical of 9 Nov 1846. Pius, upon assuming the pontificate, writes to the bishops concerning the errors of modern times concerning faith and religion. He speaks at lenght concerning the clergy, especially their education and duties. PIUS IX HERESY FAITH REASON HUMANISM INDIFFERENTISM CELIBACY CLERGY [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


278.  P9QUODNU.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius IX - On the Church in Prussia

'Quod nunquam.' Encyclical of '5 Feb 1875. Pius Pius condemns new laws passed against the Church in Prussia, and encourages the bishops of that country to be subject to civil authority when appropriate, but to obey God before men. PIUS IX PRUSSIA [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


279.  P9RESPIC.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius IX - Taking of the Pontifical States

'Respicientes.' Encyclical of 1 Nov 1870. Pius relates the history of the war between Piedmont and the Papal States, the occupation of Rome and the evils following therefrom. He protests the usurpation of his authority, excommunicates the usurpers, and hopes for their repentance. PIUS IX PIEDMONT PAPAL STATES [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


280.  P9SAEPEV.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius IX - Thanksgiving for 25 Years

'Saepe venerabiles fratres.' Encyclical 5 Aug 1871. Pius notes the record length of his papacy, and gives thanks for the congratulations and gifts of the faithful. PIUS IX ANNIVERSARY THANKSGIVING [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


281.  P9SINGUL.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius IX - On the Church in Austria

'Singulari quidem.' Encyclical of 17 Mar 1856. Pius praises the bishops of Austria for implementing Concordat between the Emporer Franz Josef and the Holy See; he then addresses various evils afflicting the Church, speaks of the true meaning of progress in the Church, on the education of clergy and youth, etc. PIUS IX AUSTRIA INDIFFERENTISM RATIONALISM SYNODS EASTER RITE [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


282.  P9UBINOS.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius XI - On the Pontifical States

'Ubi Nos.' Encyclical of 15 May 1871. Pius thanks the bishops for their prayer for the liberation of the papal states, gives them an update on the situation, and asks for renewed prayers. He also explains the necessity of civil rule for the papacy, and calls on rules to unite ro restore the rights of the Holy See. PIUS IX PAPAL STATES PIEDMONT [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


283.  P9UBIPR1.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius IX - On Discipline for Religious

'Ubi primum' Encyclical of 17 Jun 1847. Pius praises religious orders, and exhorts their members to ignore the attractions of the world and remain faithful to their calling. He announces the establishment of the Congregation on the State of Regulars to help oversee the renewal of discipline within the orders. PIUS IX REGULAR ORDERS RELIGIOUS ORDERS [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


284.  P9UBIPR2.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius IX - On the Immaculate Conception

'Ubi primum' Encyclical of 2 Feb 1849. Pius notes the requests from the Catholic world that the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception be infallibly defined, and that the conception of Mary receive further honor in the liturgy. He accedes to the latter and asks the bishops for their opinion on the former. PIUS IX IMMACULATE CONCEPTION MARY MEDIATRIX [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


285.  P9VIXDUM.HTM -- 4/1/96 -- VIEW
Pope Pius IX - On the Church in Austria

'Vix dum a nobis.' Encyclical of 7 Mar 1874. Pius condemns proposed legislation being considered by the Austrian assembly, which would if passed assert civil authority over the Church. He exhorts the Austrian bishops to fight to forestall the proposed laws. PIUS IX AUSTRIA FRANZ JOSEF FRANZ JOSEPH [ENCYC, Type=3 Code=EE]


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