Encyclical facts for kids
An Encyclical originally was a letter sent by a bishop to all churches of a particular area.
In the Roman Catholic Church, the term is only used for letters sent by popes.
The Eastern Orthodox Church and the Anglican Communion still use the word in its original meaning.
See also
In Spanish: Encíclica para niños
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