Fratelli Tutti

On Fraternity and Social Friendship

Pope Francis2020-10-03Current

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Overview

Calls for universal fraternity, social friendship, a better politics, dialogue, peace, and renewed care for people excluded from society.

Why This Document Matters

It is a central modern source for Catholic reflection on solidarity, migration, nationalism, war, the death penalty, and public life.

Historical Context

Issued by Pope Francis in 2020, 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: 2020-10-03

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

Key Points

Social TeachingHuman Dignity & LifeEcumenism & Interreligious Dialogue

Major Themes

Social TeachingHuman Dignity & LifeEcumenism & Interreligious Dialogue

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