Articles on this issue "encyclicals"

Awaiting Benedict XVI's 3rd Encyclical

Comments of Bishop Crepaldi on Church

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Here is a statement written by Bishop Giampaolo Crepaldi, the secretary of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace and president of the Cardinal Van Thuân International Observatory, ahead …

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Cardinal: Peace Message Previews New Encyclical

Suggests Early '09 Publication Date

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Cardinal Renato Martino presented Benedict XVI's message for the World Day of Peace as a sneak preview of an upcoming encyclical on social doctrine. The president of the Pontifical Council for …

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"Deus Caritas Est" Goes Back in Time

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An Italian foundation has created five Middle Ages-style copies of Benedict XVI's first encyclical, one of which was given him as a gift. Marilena Ferrari, president of the Italian Franco …

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Canadian Prelates Give Clues on Love

Encourage Re-reading of "Humanae Vitae"

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For those bewildered by the mysteries of love, Canada's bishops have a suggestion: reread "Humanae Vitae." At the end of its plenary assembly Friday, the Canadian episcopal conference issued a …

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Pope's Next Encyclical in the Works

Expected to Give Fresh Look at 21st Century

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Benedict XVI is reportedly working on his third encyclical this summer, which could be ready as early as this fall. The Pope's secretary of state confirmed the existence of the document in an …

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"Spe Salvi" Ready for iPods

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Benedict XVI's encyclical on hope is now available in audio file. With the collaboration of Libreria Editrice Vaticana, the audiovisual agency h2onews.org has launched an audio recording of …

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Aide: "Humanae Vitae" a Reminder of Forgotten Truths

Father Lombardi Comments on 40 Years of Encyclical

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While "Humanae Vitae" may present "hard" teachings, more importantly it is a reminder of truths of love and dignity that are often forgotten, according to a Vatican spokesman. Jesuit Father …

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Social Encyclical Won't Be Ready for Summer

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Benedict XVI's third encyclical on issues related to Catholic social teaching and globalization probably won't be ready before summer, according to Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone. The Pope's …

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Hope, an Encounter With Love

Father Ledesma, Theology Dean, Comments on "Spe Salvi"

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Here is a commentary on Benedict XVI's encyclical "Spe Salvi" by Legionary of Christ Father Juan Pablo Ledesma, dean of theology at the Regina Apostolorum university. * * * The two wings with …

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Firm Hope a Must, Says Cardinal

Pope's Encyclical "Spe Salvi" Released

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Firm hope is absolutely necessary to face the difficulties and challenges of modern life, said one of the two cardinals who presented Benedict XVI's encyclical "Spe Salvi." Cardinal Albert …

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Cardinal: Paul VI Knew Terrorism Could Become Widespread

Vatican Council to Study "Populorum Progressio"

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Pope Paul VI knew 40 years ago that the situation of world poverty had to be healed or international terrorism would become an issue, says the president of the Pontifical Council for Justice …

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Cardinal Poupard on "Populorum Progressio"

"Lack of Education Is As Serious As Lack of Food"

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Here is the text of a speech delivered by Cardinal Paul Poupard, retired president of the Pontifical Councils of Culture and Interreligious Dialogue, titled "'Populorum Progressio': Education …

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Papal Charity Allocates $1.82 Million

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A Vatican foundation allocated more than $1.82 million to the integral development of minority communities in Latin America. The 215 projects to be funded were selected during a meeting of the …

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Papal Foundation's Council Meets in Ecuador

Populorum Progressio Finances Projects for Needy Latin Americans

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A foundation created by Pope John Paul II to help the needy in Latin America is meeting today until Thursday to determine how the Church can best serve these peoples. The administrative …

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Philosophy Behind \"Deus Caritas Est\"

Interview With Catholic University\'s Monsignor Sokolowski

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The theology found in Benedict XVI\'s encyclical \"Deus Caritas Est\" draws on and blends with philosophical distinctions of love, and raises questions concerning social and political …

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