Encyclical Archives

Brazilians intrigued by papal encyclical’s use of song based on Afro-Brazilian religion

Oct 8, 2020

A quote of the Brazilian poet and composer Vinícius de Moraes in Pope Francis’s encyclical “Fratelli Tutti” was received with surprise and joy by many in the South American country.

By Eduardo Campos Lima

UK bishop says new encyclical on human fraternity can ‘transform the world’

Oct 5, 2020

Pope Francis is presenting the Church’s “consistent message” and is inviting individuals and nations to “slow down and to listen and to engage with our brothers and sisters,” says Bishop Richard Moth of Arundel and Brighton.

By Charles Collins

Encyclical highlights need for fraternity to counter war, cardinal says

Oct 4, 2020

Pope Francis’s social encyclical sees the need for human fraternity as more than just an abstract concept, but as a concrete path toward peaceful coexistence in a world fraught by war, said Cardinal Pietro Parolin.

By Junno Arocho Esteves

‘Fratelli Tutti’ shows need for dialogue in the church, speaker says

Oct 4, 2020

The pre-publication controversy over the title of Pope Francis’ new encyclical illustrates how the Catholic Church itself needs to engage in dialogue and listening, just like society does, said a theologian invited by the Vatican to help present the document.

By Cindy Wooden

Amid kerfuffle over title, new encyclical accents ‘brothers and sisters’

Oct 4, 2020

Since the title of the pope’s new encyclical Fratelli Tutti was announced a month ago, there’s been debate over the translation, with several groups arguing that the phrase – translated by some into English as “All Brothers” – is exclusive of women.

By Elise Ann Allen

Empty Assisi reflects ‘fraternity of pain’ Pope Francis came to heal

Oct 3, 2020

“Right now we’re experiencing a fraternity of pain all over the word,” Archbishop Domenico Sorrentino of Assisi said, “a pain that strikes even the most powerful people in the world. We’ve felt our fragility, that we are all fragile.”

By John L. Allen Jr.

As Pope named ‘Francis’ heads to Assisi, a lot rides on new encyclical

Oct 3, 2020

Today, the pope travels to Assisi, the birthplace of St. Francis, to continue his effort to deliver on the expectations taking that name created.

By John L. Allen Jr.

What’s in a name? At the Vatican, a debate on inclusiveness

Sep 17, 2020

The Vatican responded Wednesday to criticism that the title of Pope Francis’ upcoming encyclical on the post-COVID world is sexist, saying the document, “Fratelli Tutti,” (“Brothers All”) in no way excludes women.

By Nicole Winfield