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encyclical
This term carries a heavy weight of ecclesiastical authority and formality. It describes a specific instrument of communication used by the Pope to address the global church, blending the characteristics of a legal directive with a spiritual teaching. Because of its narrow religious application, it is rarely used outside of Catholic contexts or academic discussions of church history.
As a noun, the word refers to the physical or digital document itself. As an adjective, it describes the circular nature of the distribution, as the letter is intended to be sent around to all bishops. It is distinct from a general "letter" or "memo" due to its binding nature and its role in defining official church doctrine.
Meanings
Examples
The Pope issued a new encyclical regarding the environment.
I wonder if the latest encyclical will address the current social crisis.
The bishop spent the afternoon studying the papal encyclical.
This document follows a traditional encyclical format.
This document follows a traditional encyclical format.
He wrote a detailed analysis of the encyclical letter.
The church members discussed the implications of the recent encyclical.
The scholar argued that the encyclical shifted the churchs stance on labor rights.
Is this an official encyclical or just a pastoral letter?