papal encyclical

Pope Francis’ encyclical now available in Russian thanks to Muslim translators

By Claire Giangravé — March 3, 2021
(RNS) — It is not uncommon for papal encyclicals to be translated into multiple languages, including Russian, but they are rarely recognized officially by the Vatican.

Pope Francis’ new encyclical, Fratelli Tutti, enshrines familiar criticisms of racism and borders

By Claire Giangravé — October 4, 2020
(RNS) — Braving a renewal of the criticism he got for allegedly pushing a socialist political agenda in his 2015 encyclical, Francis questions the West's attention to private property.

Five things to look for in Pope Francis’ new encyclical, ‘Fratelli Tutti’

By Thomas Reese — October 4, 2020
(RNS) — ‘Fratelli Tutti’ (‘Brothers and sisters all’), the new papal encyclical is an important teaching document that must be read by anyone who wants to know where the pope is coming from.

Christian leaders call on candidates to address climate change, inequality

By Sara Weissman — August 4, 2015
WASHINGTON (RNS) More than 70 evangelical, Protestant and Catholic leaders signed the statement, organized by the group Faith in Public Life.

Cardinal Peter Turkson: Bishops need to speak up on the environment

By Rosie Scammell — July 5, 2015
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The Vatican is planning meetings with the world’s major bishops’ conferences, likely after October, to ensure they are successfully acting on the pope’s wishes.
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