Papal Teaching
Papal Encyclicals
Authoritative letters from the Popes addressing faith, morals, and social issues.
Philosophy
Fides et Ratio
On Faith and Reason
John Paul II
1998
Pro-Life
Evangelium Vitae
The Gospel of Life
John Paul II
1995
Moral Theology
Veritatis Splendor
The Splendor of Truth
John Paul II
1993
Social Teaching
Laborem Exercens
On Human Work
John Paul II
1981
Marriage & Family
Humanae Vitae
On Human Life
Paul VI
1968
Social Teaching
Mater et Magistra
Mother and Teacher
John XXIII
1961
Peace & Rights
Pacem in Terris
Peace on Earth
John XXIII
1963
Social Teaching
Sollicitudo Rei Socialis
On Social Concerns
John Paul II
1987
Love & Charity
Deus Caritas Est
God is Love
Benedict XVI
2005
Hope
Spe Salvi
In Hope We Were Saved
Benedict XVI
2007
Social Teaching
Caritas in Veritate
Charity in Truth
Benedict XVI
2009
Evangelization
Evangelii Gaudium
The Joy of the Gospel
Francis
2013
Environment
Laudato Si'
On Care for Our Common Home
Francis
2015
Fraternity
Fratelli Tutti
On Fraternity
Francis
2020
Mission
Redemptoris Missio
On the New Evangelization
John Paul II
1990