adj. intended for wide distribution; n. a letter from the pope sent to all Roman Catholic bishops throughout the world
The encyclical letter was sent to all the readers of the magazine.
The encyclical letter was sent to all the readers of the magazine.
Hear it
The pope must speak ex cathedra for an encyclical to be infallible.
Hear it
widely distributed; broad circulation; letter from the pope
private
4 syllables
en-cyc-li-cal
cyclical
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