Papal Encyclicals
THE HOLY FATHER
The Roman Pontiff, as the successor of Peter, is the perpetual and visible principle
and foundation of unity of both the bishops and of the faithful.
LUMEN GENTIUM, 23
RERUM NOVARUM – (On the Condition of Labor) Pope Leo XIII, 1891
PACEM IN TERRIS – (Peace on Earth) Pope John XXIII on establishing universal peace in truth, justice, charity, and liberty. April 11, 1963
POPULORUM PROGRESSIO – (Development of Peoples) Pope Paul VI, 1967
EVANGELIUM VITAE – (Gospel of Life) Pope John Paul II, 1995
DEUS CARITAS EST – (God is Love) Pope Benedict XVI, 2005
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