encyclic
/ɪnˈsɪklɪk/
noun
- An official letter written by the Pope and sent to all Roman Catholic bishops, usually about important church teachings or issues.
- The encyclical was read aloud in churches around the world.
- The Pope released an encyclical on the environment, urging care for the planet.
- Many Catholics studied the new encyclical to understand the church's position on social justice.