PAPAL ENCYCLICALS AND DOCTRINE
An "encyclical" in Latin refers to a "circulating letter". The following Encyclicals are part of the widely accepted, though unofficial body of documents commonly referred to as "Catholic Social Teaching."
Catholic Social Teaching is grounded in the values and principles of Judeo-Christian religious experience, which are reflected in the Christian scriptures and the Church's lived tradition. It has evolved as each generation has attempted to live in society with reflective fidelity to those values and that religious vision. An active commitment to social justice is now recognized as essential to authentic Catholic faith.
LAUDATE SI - On Care for "Our Common Home" (2015) Pope Francis
LABOREM EXERCENS
"Through Work" (1981)
Pope John Paul 11
EVANGELII GUADIUM -
"The Joy of the Gospel" (2013)
Pope Francis
GUADIUM ET SPES
The Joys and Hopes” (1965)
Second Vatican Council
CARITAS IN VERITATE "Charity in Truth” (2009)
Pope Benedict XVI
OTHER ENCYCLICALS
GUADIUM ET SPES
"The Joys and Hopes” (1965)
Second Vatican Council