What are the three encyclical letters written by Pope Francis?

Background. Fratelli tutti is Pope Francis’ third encyclical letter, after Lumen fidei and Laudato si’. The document was first announced on 5 September 2020.

When was the first encyclical issued?

1740
The first encyclical was written in 1740 by Pope Benedict XIV. Since then, nearly 300 have been written. Popes have published encyclicals on issues of general concern, like peace or human rights, after Pope Leo XIII issued an encyclical on labor and social justice in 1897.

What are the 7 principles of CST?

Catholic Social Teaching

• Life and Dignity of the Human Person.
• Call to Family, Community, and Participation.
• Rights and Responsibilities.
• Preferential Option for the Poor.
• The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers.
• Solidarity.
• Care for God’s Creation.

What encyclical did Pope Francis write?

Laudato si
Since Lumen fidei was largely the work of Francis’s predecessor Benedict XVI, Laudato si’ is generally viewed as the first encyclical that is entirely the work of Francis….Laudato si’

Why was the Fratelli Tutti written?

Pope Francis signed the Encyclical Letter “Fratelli tutti” in Assisi on 3 October, the text of which was made public the following day. It proposes fraternity and social friendship as the ways indicated to build a better, more just and peaceful world, with the commitment of all: people and institutions.

What is the oldest encyclical?

Ubi primum
In 1740, Pope Benedict XIV wrote a letter titled Ubi primum, which is generally regarded as the first encyclical. The term is now used almost exclusively for a kind of letter sent out by the Pope.

How many encyclicals did John Paul II write?

Encyclicals. Pope John Paul II issued 14 Papal encyclicals during his reign as Pope of the Catholic Church for over 26 years, from his election on 16 October 1978 until his death on 2 April 2005.