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Great Encyclical Letters of Pope Leo XIII

Great Encyclical Letters of Pope Leo XIII

Written by: Pope Leo XIII
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 Dive into the profound insights of Pope Leo XIII, who reigned from 20 February 1878 until his passing in 1903 at the remarkable age of 93. Born Vincenzo Gioacchino Raffaele Luigi Pecci, he was not only the oldest pope in history but also one of the most intellectually vibrant, shaping modern Catholic social teachings through his groundbreaking encyclical, Rerum Novarum. Known affectionately as the Rosary Pope, he authored an impressive eleven encyclicals on the rosary alone. This collection brings together thirty of his most influential encyclicals and letters, addressing a rich tapestry of topics such as Christian marriage, socialism, communism, freemasonry, Anglican orders, and human liberty. Featured encyclicals include Inscrutabili, Rerum Novarum, Quod Apostolici Muneris, Humanum Genus, Arcanum Divinae, and Immortale Dei, among others. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia and by Maria Therese)Copyright Religious Texts and Commentary
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  • 032 - Review of His Pontificate

    032 - Review of His Pontificate
    Feb 11 2026
    Dive into the profound insights of Pope Leo XIII, who reigned from 20 February 1878 until his passing in 1903 at the remarkable age of 93. Born Vincenzo Gioacchino Raffaele Luigi Pecci, he was not only the oldest pope in history but also one of the most intellectually vibrant, shaping modern Catholic social teachings through his groundbreaking encyclical, Rerum Novarum. Known affectionately as the Rosary Pope, he authored an impressive eleven encyclicals on the rosary alone. This collection brings together thirty of his most influential encyclicals and letters, addressing a rich tapestry of topics such as Christian marriage, socialism, communism, freemasonry, Anglican orders, and human liberty. Featured encyclicals include Inscrutabili, Rerum Novarum, Quod Apostolici Muneris, Humanum Genus, Arcanum Divinae, and Immortale Dei, among others. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia and by Maria Therese)
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    57 mins
  • 031 - The Church in the Philippines

    031 - The Church in the Philippines
    Feb 11 2026
    Dive into the profound insights of Pope Leo XIII, who reigned from 20 February 1878 until his passing in 1903 at the remarkable age of 93. Born Vincenzo Gioacchino Raffaele Luigi Pecci, he was not only the oldest pope in history but also one of the most intellectually vibrant, shaping modern Catholic social teachings through his groundbreaking encyclical, Rerum Novarum. Known affectionately as the Rosary Pope, he authored an impressive eleven encyclicals on the rosary alone. This collection brings together thirty of his most influential encyclicals and letters, addressing a rich tapestry of topics such as Christian marriage, socialism, communism, freemasonry, Anglican orders, and human liberty. Featured encyclicals include Inscrutabili, Rerum Novarum, Quod Apostolici Muneris, Humanum Genus, Arcanum Divinae, and Immortale Dei, among others. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia and by Maria Therese)
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    20 mins
  • 030 - The Holy Scriptures The Biblical Commission - Vigilantiae

    030 - The Holy Scriptures The Biblical Commission - Vigilantiae
    Feb 11 2026
    Dive into the profound insights of Pope Leo XIII, who reigned from 20 February 1878 until his passing in 1903 at the remarkable age of 93. Born Vincenzo Gioacchino Raffaele Luigi Pecci, he was not only the oldest pope in history but also one of the most intellectually vibrant, shaping modern Catholic social teachings through his groundbreaking encyclical, Rerum Novarum. Known affectionately as the Rosary Pope, he authored an impressive eleven encyclicals on the rosary alone. This collection brings together thirty of his most influential encyclicals and letters, addressing a rich tapestry of topics such as Christian marriage, socialism, communism, freemasonry, Anglican orders, and human liberty. Featured encyclicals include Inscrutabili, Rerum Novarum, Quod Apostolici Muneris, Humanum Genus, Arcanum Divinae, and Immortale Dei, among others. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia and by Maria Therese)
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    13 mins
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