Christi Matri

On Prayers for Peace During October

St. Paul VI1966-09-15Current

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Overview

Urges prayer through the Rosary for peace amid armed conflict and international anxiety.

Why This Document Matters

It illustrates how the Church joins Marian prayer, public crisis, and responsibility for peace.

Historical Context

Issued by St. Paul VI in 1966, this papal encyclical addresses the pastoral, doctrinal, or governing needs of its period while remaining part of the Church's continuing documentary tradition.

Authority and Status

Genre: Papal Encyclical
Authority class: Papal encyclical
Juridical force: Doctrinal and pastoral
Current status: Current
Promulgated: 1966-09-15

Authoritative papal teaching; the weight of individual statements depends on their wording, subject, continuity, and intent.

Key Points

Spirituality & PrayerMariologySocial Teaching

Major Themes

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