encyclical Antonyms
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- restricted
- specific
- limited
- restricted
- precise
- individual
- narrow
- precise
- limited
- narrow
- individual
- exact
- specialized
- exact
- specific
- specialized
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Meaning of encyclical
encyclical (n)
a letter from the pope sent to all Roman Catholic bishops throughout the world
encyclical (s)
intended for wide distribution
encyclical (a.)
Sent to many persons or places; intended for many, or for a whole order of men; general; circular; as, an encyclical letter of a council, of a bishop, or the pope.
encyclical (n.)
An encyclical letter, esp. one from a pope.
encyclical Sentence Examples
- Pope Francis' encyclical, "Laudato Si'," addresses environmental issues and the need for ecological conversion.
- The encyclical "Evangelii Gaudium" emphasizes the joy of the Gospel and calls for a renewed missionary spirit.
- Catholic social teaching is often expressed through papal encyclicals, providing guidance on social, economic, and political matters.
- The encyclical "Humanae Vitae" sparked controversy by restating the Church's teaching against artificial contraception.
- Pope John XXIII's encyclical "Pacem in Terris" called for world peace and the dignity of human beings.
- Encyclicals are authoritative teachings that carry great weight in the Catholic Church.
- The encyclical "Mater et Magistra" examined social justice and the role of the laity in the Church.
- Pope Benedict XVI's encyclical "Caritas in Veritate" highlighted the importance of love and truth in economic and social development.
- Encyclicals are often issued as responses to pressing issues or to provide clarification on Catholic doctrine.
- The encyclical "Deus Caritas Est" explores the nature of God's love and its implications for Christian life.
FAQs About the word encyclical
a letter from the pope sent to all Roman Catholic bishops throughout the world, intended for wide distributionSent to many persons or places; intended for many,
proclamation, post, epistle, declaration, mail, directive, message, missive, memo, announcement
restricted, specific, limited, restricted, precise, individual, narrow, precise, limited, narrow
Pope Francis' encyclical, "Laudato Si'," addresses environmental issues and the need for ecological conversion.
The encyclical "Evangelii Gaudium" emphasizes the joy of the Gospel and calls for a renewed missionary spirit.
Catholic social teaching is often expressed through papal encyclicals, providing guidance on social, economic, and political matters.
The encyclical "Humanae Vitae" sparked controversy by restating the Church's teaching against artificial contraception.
