Pope Francis Releases First Encyclical

Pope Francis recently released his first encyclical, Lumen Fidei (“The Light of Faith”). The encyclical was begun by Benedict XVI and completed by Pope Francis.

Media report:

OSV Daily Take: From Pope Francis: his first encyclical and the canonization of Blessed John Paul II (5 JUL 13)

National Catholic Reporter: In first encyclical, Francis reaches out to seekers (5 JUL 13)

To access the complete encyclical, please visit:

Pope Francis: Encyclical Letter Lumen Fidei (29 JUN 13)