Grata Recordatio

On the Rosary and Prayer for the Church and the World

St. John XXIII1959-09-26Current

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Overview

Encourages the Rosary during October for missions, rulers, peace, and the needs of the Church.

Why This Document Matters

It shows the pastoral role of Marian prayer in forming concern for the universal Church and the common good.

Historical Context

Issued by St. John XXIII in 1959, 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: 1959-09-26

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

Key Points

Spirituality & PrayerMariologySocial Teaching

Major Themes

Spirituality & PrayerMariologySocial Teaching

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