as in letter
an official writing from the Pope to the Roman Catholic bishops
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Recent Examples of encyclical
Vilas Dhar,
Time,
10 June 2026
Another incumbent is defeated in a primary, the pope releases his first encyclical, and the New York Knicks turn back the clock.
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Jeremy Mikula,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
Vilas Dhar,
Time,
10 June 2026
In his latest encyclical, the pope issued an apology for the church’s failure to condemn slavery.
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Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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Noun
That brings us to the Pope’s encyclical, which gives language to the danger underneath such a bargain.
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Vilas Dhar,
Time,
10 June 2026
Another incumbent is defeated in a primary, the pope releases his first encyclical, and the New York Knicks turn back the clock.
—
Jeremy Mikula,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
Adjective
Here, Leo’s encyclical’s defense of human dignity is key.
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Vilas Dhar,
Time,
10 June 2026
In his latest encyclical, the pope issued an apology for the church’s failure to condemn slavery.
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Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encyclical
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Violators get warning letters before fines are given, and ultimately, water may be disconnected.
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The game will present you with a six by eight grid of letters.
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Paré-Poupart’s style gives his book a rambunctious spirit, a sense of a hungry, catholic mind at work.
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But our catholic mix also results in contradictions that can curdle into hypocrisy, in ways that feel familiarly Catholic.
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The singer said fans would sometimes send her direct messages with information, while others reached out to her godmother.
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The ransom message was sent via tip lines to two local news stations and TMZ.
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Mountain resort areas, by contrast, are leaders in inclusionary zoning, or trying to provide homes that are affordable across a range of incomes, even though that has become an increasingly difficult task, and often involves the luck of the draw, literally via a lottery.
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In addition to approving new services fees on May 19, the City Council unanimously approved a temporary inclusionary housing in-lieu fee.
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The main theme of the letters over time emphasizes long-term value creation, but the epistles have drawn criticism from the political left and right.
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While hunkered down in the trenches of World War I, a Greek scholar translated some of Paul’s epistles.
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Little’s lack of response to a possible return that offseason resulted in general manager Ned Colletti pursuing other options.
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While unions secured general salary increases last year to offset the salary reductions associated with the leave program, the agreements did not include similar increases in July 2026.
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But nearly five decades after the 1979 revolution, and for all the official proclamations of national unity in the run-up to Khamenei's funeral, the Islamic Republic has rarely been so internally fractured.
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The country’s final authority on election matters, the National Jury of Elections (JNE), has yet to issue its official proclamation, according to Reuters.
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Always consult your vet for comprehensive advice on managing pet anxiety.
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For the dedicated enthusiast, the Wright Around Chicago bus tour, operated by the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust, is a comprehensive day out.
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“Encyclical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encyclical. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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