Dilexi Te

Apostolic Exhortation on Love for the Poor

Pope Leo XIV2025-10-04Current

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Overview

Calls the Church to recognize love for the poor as a concrete expression of fidelity to Christ and a central dimension of Christian discipleship.

Why This Document Matters

It gathers biblical, traditional, and pastoral foundations for the Church's service of people who are poor or marginalized.

Historical Context

Issued on the memorial of St. Francis of Assisi during the first year of Leo XIV's pontificate.

Authority and Status

Genre: Apostolic Exhortation
Authority class: Papal apostolic exhortation
Juridical force: Moral and pastoral
Current status: Current
Promulgated: 2025-10-04

A papal apostolic exhortation of Leo XIV, offering authoritative pastoral teaching and application within the ordinary papal Magisterium.

Key Points

PoorCharityJusticeDiscipleship

Major Themes

PoorCharityJusticeDiscipleshipChurch Mission

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Dilexi Te

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