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The phrase "the encyclical" is correct and can be used in written English
It is commonly used to refer to a letter or document written by the Pope, specifically one that addresses important issues of the Catholic Church. Example: In the encyclical released last week, Pope Francis addressed the issue of climate change and urged people to take action to protect the environment.
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the encyclical
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A papal letter delivered to Bishops in the Roman Catholic Church.
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The encyclical is visionary.
"They wanted the encyclical not to happen.
Except that, unfortunately, the encyclical reaffirms it.
"We are one single human family," the encyclical said.
"The encyclical is not a call to arms.
The encyclical is not an infallible statement by the Pope.
No wonder the encyclical created such a firestorm.
The encyclical Jamdudum Cernimus (1861) denounced not only Piedmontese aggression but all modern political doctrines.
It is the encyclical, or papal letter, aimed at everyone in the world, regardless of religion.
The encyclical also comes in a year with high potential for international climate action.
But not everyone, he said, seemed to want the encyclical to take sides.
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