as in letter
an official writing from the Pope to the Roman Catholic bishops
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Recent Examples of encyclical
Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
In 2017 Francis gave a copy of his 2015 climate encyclical to President Trump, who visited him at the Vatican during his first term.
—Jeff Brady, NPR, 21 Apr. 2025
Rachel Donadio, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2022
When Trump visited the Vatican in 2017, one of the gifts Francis presented was his encyclical on the environment — a pointed message to a leader who decided to pull the United States from the Paris climate agreement.
—Washington Post, 29 Oct. 2021
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Noun
His most famous encyclical — a high-level papal teaching — addressed workers’ rights and capitalism at the beginning of the industrial revolution and was highlighted by the Vatican in explaining the new pope’s choice of name.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
In 2017 Francis gave a copy of his 2015 climate encyclical to President Trump, who visited him at the Vatican during his first term.
—Jeff Brady, NPR, 21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Benedict asked in a characteristic passage of a 2007 encyclical on hope.
—Rachel Donadio, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2022
When Trump visited the Vatican in 2017, one of the gifts Francis presented was his encyclical on the environment — a pointed message to a leader who decided to pull the United States from the Paris climate agreement.
—Washington Post, 29 Oct. 2021
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Noun
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Or, the other extreme, when the chairman/CEO announces the deal by shooting off an official email or releasing an official letter or newsletter on the company's HR portal or intranet.—
Ashutosh Labroo,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The announcement comes just one day after a pointed letter from investors to the board enthusiastically recommended the independent directors set a date—publicly.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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The boys were students at St. Aquinas High School, a private catholic school in Fort Lauderdale, which held a prayer service for the crash victims on Monday.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2025
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Modern popes have traveled extensively after their elections, something truly catholic in the original meaning of the word.—
Emmett Coyne,
The Hill,
23 May 2025
Noun
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The district did not immediately respond to a reporter's phone or email message seeking confirmation of Villalobos' employment status.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
11 July 2025
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Lex outmaneuvers the titular hero for most of Superman, turning the public against him by uncovering the entirety of the sinister message from his Kryptonian parents and orchestrating a political conflict for personal gain.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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As a proud dad, the 38-year-old wrote his firstborn a sweet epistle to acknowledge his birthday.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
7 Feb. 2025
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One of the earliest witnesses to the spread of Christianity, the codex features the first epistle of Peter and the Book of Jonah.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN,
3 Apr. 2024
Adjective
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Thus far, though, it’s been an elixir for the American economy, which was suffering from inflation and a general malaise.—
E.J. Antoni,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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Observe and report to armed security Scott Keller, who in December took on the role of the Plaza’s general manager, said the new ownership group began working to improve security soon after the Plaza was purchased.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 July 2025
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Perhaps because of proclamations to the waiter that the meal was a true work of art, Chef Fabio appeared at our table, thanked us, and headed back to the kitchen.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
13 July 2025
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In a two-page proclamation, Abbott listed 18 legislative priorities.—
Bethany Blankley,
The Washington Examiner,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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In The Great Miscalculation: The Race to Save New York City’s Citicorp Tower (New York University Press, $27.95), Michael M. Greenburg goes into compendious detail about the debacle.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
29 Apr. 2025
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The curious thing about this compendious, scrupulously researched biography, so rich in basketball and cultural lore, is that the best parts are not about basketball at all.—
Thomas Beller,
New York Times,
25 Nov. 2023
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Israel's multilayered air defense system is designed to take down incoming missives from a variety of ranges.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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Ogilvie, who had seen the woman’s photo on missives from the local elementary school, smiled back, honored to be in the presence of an L.A. legend.—
Deborah Netburn,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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“Encyclical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encyclical. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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