Mense Maio

On Prayers During May for the Preservation of Peace

St. Paul VI1965-04-29Current

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Overview

Calls Catholics to Marian prayer during May for the needs of the Church and for peace among nations.

Why This Document Matters

It is a clear example of papal spiritual guidance linking popular devotion with the Church’s concern for peace.

Historical Context

Issued by St. Paul VI in 1965, 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: 1965-04-29

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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