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Apostolic Constitution on Catholic Universities Ex Corde Ecclesiae. Promulgated 15 August, 1990. Spells out the pope's vision for what a Catholic university should be. 98K. Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism: Education: Colleges and Universities Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism: Popes: J: John Paul II Search in Category: Regional: Europe: Vatican City: Society and Culture Search in Category: Regional: Europe: Vatican City: Guides and Directories Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism www.vatican.va/holy_father/john_paul_ii/apost_constitutions/documents/hf_jp-ii_apc_15081990_ex-corde-ecclesiae_en.html - published: Jun 02 1980 - cached | |
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Catechesi Tradendae Apostolic Exhortation, issued in 1979, on catechesis in our time. Calls for "a certain broadening" of the concept of catechesis, and says that everyone needs to be catechized. All in one file. 163K. Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism: Theology: Pastoral: Catechetics Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism: Popes: J: John Paul II Search in Category: Regional: Europe: Vatican City: Society and Culture Search in Category: Regional: Europe: Vatican City: Guides and Directories Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism www.vatican.va/holy_father/john_paul_ii/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_jp-ii_exh_16101979_catechesi-tradendae_en.html - published: Oct 16 1979 - cached | |
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Ecclesia Dei Apostolic Letter declares that Archbishop Lefebvre and other leaders of the Society of St. Pius X are excommunicated, along with those who formally adhere to this schism. Given motu proprio 2 July, 1988. Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Opposing Views: Christianity: Catholicism: Society of Saint Pius X Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism: Popes: J: John Paul II Search in Category: Regional: Europe: Vatican City: Society and Culture Search in Category: Regional: Europe: Vatican City: Guides and Directories Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism www.vatican.va/holy_father/john_paul_ii/motu_proprio/documents/hf_jp-ii_motu-proprio_02071988_ecclesia-dei_en.html - published: Jul 02 1988 - cached | |
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Evangelium Vitae Encyclical on the value and inviolability of human life. At the Vatican. Uses Microsoft-only characters, is 355K, and you can't read anything until it's done loading. Search in Category: Society: Death: Suicide: Religion Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism: Popes: J: John Paul II Search in Category: Regional: Europe: Vatican City: Society and Culture Search in Category: Regional: Europe: Vatican City: Guides and Directories Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism www.vatican.va/holy_father/john_paul_ii/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_25031995_evangelium-vitae_en.html - published: Mar 25 1995 - cached | |
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Pastores Dabo Vobis Apostolic Exhortation on the formation of priests in the circumstances of the present day. Given 25 March, 1992. All in one file. 352K, and you cannot begin reading until page has fully loaded. Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism: Education: Colleges and Universities: Seminaries Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism: Popes: J: John Paul II Search in Category: Regional: Europe: Vatican City: Society and Culture Search in Category: Regional: Europe: Vatican City: Guides and Directories Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism www.vatican.va/holy_father/john_paul_ii/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_jp-ii_exh_25031992_pastores-dabo-vobis_en.html - cached | |
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Reconciliatio et Paenitentia Apostolic Exhortation on reconciliation and penance in the mission of the Church today. Given 2 December, 1984. All in one file. 206K. Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism: Sacraments: Reconciliation Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism: Popes: J: John Paul II Search in Category: Regional: Europe: Vatican City: Society and Culture Search in Category: Regional: Europe: Vatican City: Guides and Directories Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism www.vatican.va/holy_father/john_paul_ii/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_jp-ii_exh_02121984_reconciliatio-et-paenitentia_ - cached | |
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Redemptionis Donum Apostolic Exhortation to men and women religious on their consecration in the light of the mystery of the Redemption. Given 25 March, 1984. All in one file. 86K. Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism: Orders Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism: Popes: J: John Paul II Search in Category: Regional: Europe: Vatican City: Society and Culture Search in Category: Regional: Europe: Vatican City: Guides and Directories Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism www.vatican.va/holy_father/john_paul_ii/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_jp-ii_exh_25031984_redemptionis-donum_en.html - published: Mar 25 1984 - cached | |
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Universi Dominici Gregis Apostolic Constitution promulgated on 22 February 1996. Defines the procedure of papal elections. Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism: Popes: Papal Election Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism: Popes: J: John Paul II Search in Category: Regional: Europe: Vatican City: Society and Culture Search in Category: Regional: Europe: Vatican City: Guides and Directories Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism www.vatican.va/holy_father/john_paul_ii/apost_constitutions/documents/hf_jp-ii_apc_22021996_universi-dominici-gregis_en. - published: Feb 22 1996 - cached | |
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Vita Consecrata Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation on the consecrated life and its mission in the Church and the world. Given 25 March, 1996. All in one file. 276K. Uses Microsoft-only characters. Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism: Orders Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism: Popes: J: John Paul II Search in Category: Regional: Europe: Vatican City: Society and Culture Search in Category: Regional: Europe: Vatican City: Guides and Directories Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism www.vatican.va/holy_father/john_paul_ii/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_jp-ii_exh_25031996_vita-consecrata_en.html - cached | |
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Apostolic Letter for the Fourth Centenary of the Union of Brest Issued 12 November, 1995. Commemorates the reunion of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church with Rome. Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism: Eastern Rites: Byzantine Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism: Popes: J: John Paul II Search in Category: Regional: Europe: Vatican City: Society and Culture Search in Category: Regional: Europe: Vatican City: Guides and Directories Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism www.vatican.va/holy_father/john_paul_ii/apost_letters/documents/hf_jp-ii_apl_19951112_iv-cent-union-brest_en.html - published: Nov 12 1995 - cached | |
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Cursillos de Cristiandad Address of the Pope to the Cursillos de Cristiandad movement on Saturday, 29 july 2000. Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism: Popes: J: John Paul II Search in Category: Regional: Europe: Vatican City: Society and Culture Search in Category: Regional: Europe: Vatican City: Guides and Directories Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism www.vatican.va/holy_father/john_paul_ii/speeches/2000/jul-sep/documents/hf_jp-ii_spe_20000729_jub-cursillos_en.html - published: Jul 29 2000 - cached | |
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Dominicae Cenae On the Mystery and Worship of the Eucharist. Promulgated 24 February, 1980. 71K. Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism: Reference www.newadvent.org/library/docs_jp02dc.htm - published: Feb 24 1980 - cached | |
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Dominum et Vivificantem Encyclical on the Holy Spirit, promulgated 18 May, 1986. Has some hyperlinks to articles in the Catholic Encyclopedia. All in one file. 186K. Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism: Reference www.newadvent.org/library/docs_jp02dv.htm - cached | |
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Evangelium Vitae Encyclical on the value and inviolability of human life. Promulgated 25 March, 1995. All in one file. 284K. Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism: Reference www.newadvent.org/library/docs_jp02ev.htm - published: Mar 25 1995 - cached | |
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Letter to the Elderly, 1999 Reflections on aging, sickness, and death. Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism: Popes: J: John Paul II Search in Category: Regional: Europe: Vatican City: Society and Culture Search in Category: Regional: Europe: Vatican City: Guides and Directories Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism www.vatican.va/holy_father/john_paul_ii/letters/documents/hf_jp-ii_let_01101999_elderly_en.html - published: Oct 01 1999 - cached | |
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Pope John Paul II Writings, homilies, and speeches from the past six years, at Catholic Information Network. Subsections for encyclicals, Angelus messages, and weekly general audiences. Older documents available in plain text or as zip files. Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism www.cin.org/pope.html - cached | |
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Sapientia Christiana Apostolic Constitution on ecclesiastical universities and faculties. Deals particularly with faculties with a mandate to teach theology. Given 15 April, 1979. 112K. Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism: Theology Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism: Popes: J: John Paul II Search in Category: Regional: Europe: Vatican City: Society and Culture Search in Category: Regional: Europe: Vatican City: Guides and Directories Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism www.vatican.va/holy_father/john_paul_ii/apost_constitutions/documents/hf_jp-ii_apc_15041979_sapientia-christiana_en.html - published: Apr 29 1979 - cached | |
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Ad Tuendam Fidem Issued motu proprio by Pope John Paul II on 28 May, 1998. Amends canon law. Preceded by a brief explanation of why this was necessary. Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism: Reference Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism www.cin.org/jp2/adtuen.html - published: Jan 09 1989 - cached | |
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Apostolos Suos Apostolic Letter on the Theological and Juridical Nature of Episcopal Conferences, issued motu proprio 21 May, 1998. Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism: Bishops' Conferences Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism www.cin.org/jp2/apost.html - published: Jul 22 1998 - cached | |
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Augustinum Hipponensem Apostolic Letter on St. Augustine, issued in 1986 on the sixteenth centenary of Augustine's conversion. Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: People: Saints: A: Saint Augustine of Hippo Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism www.cin.org/jp2ency/augustin.html - published: Dec 13 1996 - cached | |
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Catechesi Tradendae Apostolic Exhortation, issued in 1979, on catechesis in our time. Full text, with concordances and word frequency lists. Each paragraph in its own file. Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism: Theology: Pastoral: Catechetics Search in Category: Reference: Libraries: Digital www.intratext.com/X/ENG0120.htm - cached | |
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Centesimus Annus Encyclical on the one hundredth anniversary of Rerum Novarum. Promulgated 1 May, 1991. Full text, with concordances and word frequency lists. Each chapter in its own file. Search in Category: Reference: Libraries: Digital www.intratext.com/X/ENG0214.htm - cached | |
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Christifideles Laici Apostolic Exhortation on the vocation and the mission of the lay faithful in the Church and in the world. Promulgated 30 December, 1988. Full text, with concordances and word frequency lists. Each paragraph in its own file. Search in Category: Reference: Libraries: Digital www.intratext.com/X/ENG0116.htm - cached | |
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Dives in Misericordia Full text of the 1980 encyclical On the Mercy of God, with concordances and word frequency lists. Each section in its own file. Search in Category: Reference: Libraries: Digital www.intratext.com/X/ENG0215.htm - cached | |
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Dominum et Vivificantem Encyclical on the Holy Spirit, promulgated 18 May, 1986. Full text, with concordances and word frequency lists. Each chapter in its own file. Search in Category: Reference: Libraries: Digital www.intratext.com/X/ENG0142.htm - cached | |
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Ecclesia in Africa Apostolic Exhortation, given 14 September, 1995. To all the faithful in Africa, on the Church in Africa's evangelizing mission. Full text, with concordances and word frequency lists. Each paragraph in its own file. Search in Category: Reference: Libraries: Digital www.intratext.com/X/ENG0100.htm - cached | |
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Ecclesia in America Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation, to all the faithful in the Americas, on the way to conversion and solidarity. Given 22 January, 1999. Full text, with concordances and word frequency lists. Each paragraph in its own file. Search in Category: Reference: Libraries: Digital www.intratext.com/X/ENG0098.htm - cached | |
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Ecclesia in Asia Apostolic Exhortation, given 6 November, 1999. Addressed to all the faithful in Asia. Full text, with concordances and word frequency lists. Each paragraph in its own file. Search in Category: Reference: Libraries: Digital www.intratext.com/X/ENG0097.htm - cached | |
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Evangelium Vitae Encyclical on the value and inviolability of human life. Full text, with concordances and word frequency lists. Each section in its own file. No footnotes. Search in Category: Reference: Libraries: Digital www.intratext.com/X/ENG0141.htm - cached | |
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Familiaris Consortio Apostolic Exhortation addressed to all the faithful, on the role of the Christian family in the modern world. Given 22 November, 1981. Full text, with concordances and word frequency lists. Each paragraph in its own file. Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism: Family Life: Basic Texts: Familiaris Consortio-Role of the Family in the Modern World Search in Category: Reference: Libraries: Digital www.intratext.com/X/ENG0119.htm - cached | |
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Fides et Ratio Encyclical on the relationship between faith and reason. Promulgated 14 September, 1998. Full text, with concordances and word frequency lists. Each section in its own file. Search in Category: Reference: Libraries: Digital www.intratext.com/X/ENG0216.htm - cached | |
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Laborem Exercens Encyclical on human work, issued on the ninetieth anniversary of Rerum Novarum. Full text, with concordances and word frequency lists. Each section in its own file. Search in Category: Reference: Libraries: Digital www.intratext.com/X/ENG0217.htm - cached | |
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Letter to Artists Easter Sunday, 4 April, 1999. On the vocation of the artist to create beauty in the service of God and humanity. Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism: Arts Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism www.cin.org/jp2/jp2artist.html - published: Apr 04 1999 - cached | |
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Master in the Faith Apostolic Letter for the Fourth Centenary of the Death of St. John of the Cross. Given 14 December, 1990. Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism: Saints: J: Saint John of the Cross Search in Category: Arts: Television: Networks: Cable Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism: News and Media: Television www.ewtn.com/library/PAPALDOC/JPMASTER.HTM - published: Dec 14 1990 - cached | |
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Message to Children for Christmas 1994 Pope John Paul II wrote this special letter to children everywhere. Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism: People: Kids Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism www.cin.org/jp2ency/xmaschil.html - published: Dec 13 1994 - cached | |
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On Disarmament Message to the General Assembly of the United Nations stating that disarmament efforts cannot concern only some countries or be centered on one type of weapon. 1988. Search in Category: Society: Issues: Warfare and Conflict: Disarmament Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism www.cin.org/jp2ency/disarm.html - published: May 31 1988 - cached | |
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On the Catholic Universities Mi e Particolarmente. The address of Pope John Paul II To the Third International Meeting of Catholic Universities and Institutions of Higher Learning, 25 April, 1989. Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism: Education: Colleges and Universities Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism www.cin.org/jp2ency/cathuniv.html - published: Dec 13 1996 - cached | |
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Pastores Dabo Vobis Apostolic Exhortation on the formation of priests in the circumstances of the present day, issued 25 March, 1992. Full text, with concordances and word frequency lists. Each paragraph in its own file. Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism: Education: Colleges and Universities: Seminaries Search in Category: Reference: Libraries: Digital www.intratext.com/X/ENG0110.htm - cached | |
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Reconciliatio et Paenitentia Apostolic Exhortation on reconciliation and penance in the mission of the Church today. Given 2 December, 1984. Full text, with concordances and word frequency lists. Each paragraph in its own file. Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism: Sacraments: Reconciliation Search in Category: Reference: Libraries: Digital www.intratext.com/X/ENG0117.htm - cached | |
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Redemptionis Donum Apostolic Exhortation to men and women religious on their consecration in the light of the mystery of the redemption. Given 25 March, 1984. Full text, with concordances and word frequency lists. Each paragraph in its own file. Search in Category: Reference: Libraries: Digital www.intratext.com/X/ENG0118.htm - cached | |
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Redemptor Hominis Encyclical promulgated 4 March, 1979. Full text, with concordances and word frequency lists. Each section in its own file. Search in Category: Reference: Libraries: Digital www.intratext.com/X/ENG0218.htm - cached | |
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Redemptoris Custos Guardian of the Redeemer. Apostolic Exhortation on St. Joseph, promulgated 15 August, 1989. All in one file. 61K. Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: People: Saints: J: Saint Joseph Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism www.cin.org/jp2ency/guardian.html - published: Dec 17 1996 - cached | |
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Redemptoris Custos Apostolic Exhortation on the person and mission of St. Joseph in the life of Christ and of the Church. Given 15 August, 1989. Full text, with concordances and word frequency lists. Each paragraph in its own file. Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: People: Saints: J: Saint Joseph Search in Category: Reference: Libraries: Digital www.intratext.com/X/ENG0112.htm - cached | |
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Redemptoris Mater Encyclical "Mother of the Redeemer," promulgated 25 March, 1987. A reflection on the role of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the life of the Church. All in one file. 166K. Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism: Saints: M: Blessed Virgin Mary: Papal Documents Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism www.cin.org/jp2ency/jp2mot.html - published: Mar 25 1987 - cached | |
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Redemptoris Mater Encyclical on the Blessed Virgin Mary in the life of the pilgrim Church. Promulgated 25 March, 1987. Full text, with concordances and word frequency lists. Each section in its own file. Search in Category: Reference: Libraries: Digital www.intratext.com/X/ENG0224.htm - cached | |
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Redemptoris Missio Encyclical on the permanent validity of the Church's missionary mandate. Promulgated 7 December, 1990. Full text, with concordances and word frequency lists. Each section in its own file. Search in Category: Reference: Libraries: Digital www.intratext.com/X/ENG0219.htm - cached | |
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Slavorum Apostoli Encyclical in commemoration of the eleventh centenary of the evangelizing work of SS. Cyril and Methodius. Promulgated 2 June, 1985. All in one file. 80K. Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: People: Saints: C: Saints Cyril and Methodius Search in Category: Arts: Television: Networks: Cable Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism: News and Media: Television www.ewtn.com/library/ENCYC/JP2SLAV.HTM - published: Dec 31 1980 - cached | |
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Slavorum Apostoli Encyclical on SS. Cyril and Methodius. Promulgated 2 June, 1985. Full text, with concordances and word frequency lists. Each chapter in its own file. Search in Category: Reference: Libraries: Digital www.intratext.com/X/ENG0220.htm - cached | |
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Sollicitudo Rei Socialis Encyclical commemorating the twentieth anniversary of Populorum Progressio. Promulgated 30 December, 1987. Catholic social teaching. Full text, with concordances and word frequency lists. Each chapter in its own file. Search in Category: Reference: Libraries: Digital www.intratext.com/X/ENG0223.htm - cached | |
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Truth in the Magisterium Con Viva. Address to the Second International Congress on Moral Theology. Upholds Humanae Vitae. 12 November, 1988. Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism www.cin.org/jp2ency/conviva.html - published: Dec 13 1996 - cached | |
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Ut Unum Sint Encyclical on commitment to ecumenism, promulgated 25 May, 1995. Full text, with concordances and word frequency lists. Each section in its own file. Search in Category: Reference: Libraries: Digital www.intratext.com/X/ENG0221.htm - cached | |
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Veritatis Splendor Encyclical on moral theology, promulgated 6 August, 1993. Full text, with concordances and word frequency lists. Each section in its own file. Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism: Theology Search in Category: Reference: Libraries: Digital www.intratext.com/X/ENG0222.htm - cached | |
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Vita Consecrata Apostolic Exhortation on the consecrated life and its mission in the Church and in the world. Given 25 March, 1996. Full text, with concordances and word frequency lists. Each paragraph in its own file. Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Denominations: Catholicism: Orders Search in Category: Reference: Libraries: Digital www.intratext.com/X/ENG0099.htm - cached | |
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To Canadian Bishops of Ontario 4 May, 1999. Partly in English, part French. saints.sqpn.com/pope2641.htm - published: May 04 1999 - cached | |
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