Encyclical (Noun)
Meaning
A letter from the pope sent to all Roman Catholic bishops throughout the world.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Pope's latest encyclical addressed the urgent issue of climate change and its impact on the global community.
- The encyclical, titled "Fratelli Tutti," emphasized the importance of human fraternity and social friendship in modern society.
- In his groundbreaking encyclical, the Pope called for a radical shift in the way the world approaches economic development and social justice.
- The Pope's encyclical on the environment was widely praised by world leaders and environmental activists alike.
- The release of the Pope's encyclical sparked a global conversation about the role of faith in addressing the world's most pressing challenges.