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Encyclicals

Definition (noun): Encyclicals refer to official letters written by the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, intended for general circulation among the clergy and faithful.

Sample sentence: The encyclicals of Pope Francis discuss various social issues and provide guidance to the Catholic community worldwide.

Definition (noun): Encyclicals can also refer to similar letters or documents issued by other religious leaders or authorities within different traditions.

Sample sentence: The Dalai Lama's encyclicals emphasize compassion and inner peace in the practice of Buddhism.

Definition (adjective): Encyclicals can describe something related to or resembling an encyclical letter.

Sample sentence: The scholars' conference focused on the encyclicals teachings of Pope John Paul II.

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