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• Aeterni Patris

  http://www.papalencyclicals.net/Leo13/l13cph.htm
  On the Restoration of Christian Philosophy. Encyclical promulgated 4 August, 1879. Philosophy can be a powerful aid to apologetics and theology. Commends Scholasticism in particular.

• Apostolicae Curae

  http://www.papalencyclicals.net/Leo13/l13curae.htm
  Papal bull on the nullity of Anglican orders, issued 18 September, 1896. Pronounces Anglican ordinations "absolutely null and utterly void."

• Augustissimae Virginis Mariae

  http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/leo_xiii/encyclicals/documents/hf_l-xiii_enc_12091897_augustissimae-virginis-mariae_en.html
  Encyclical on the Confraternity of the Rosary. Promulgated 12 September, 1897.

• Auspicato Concessum

  http://www.papalencyclicals.net/Leo13/l13frc.htm
  On St. Francis of Assisi. Encyclical promulgated 17 September, 1882.

• Custodi di quella fede

  http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/leo_xiii/encyclicals/documents/hf_l-xiii_enc_08121892_custodi-di-quella-fede_en.html
  Encyclical addressed to the Italian people in particular, repeats condemnation of Freemasonry. Promulgated 8 December, 1892.

• Dall'alto dell'Apostolico Seggio

  http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/leo_xiii/encyclicals/documents/hf_l-xiii_enc_18901015_dall'alto-dell'apostolico-seggio_en.html
  Encyclical on Freemasonry in Italy. Promulgated 15 October, 1890.

• Grande Munus

  http://www.papalencyclicals.net/Leo13/l13cym.htm
  Encyclical on SS. Cyril and Methodius, promulgated 30 September, 1880.

• Iucunda Semper Expectatione

  http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/leo_xiii/encyclicals/documents/hf_l-xiii_enc_08091894_iucunda-semper-expectatione_en.html
  On the Rosary. Also touches on Mary's role in pointing people to God. Encyclical promulgated 8 September, 1894.

• Laetitiae Sanctae

  http://www.newadvent.org/library/docs_le13ls.htm
  Says that meditation on each set of mysteries of the rosary remedies a specific danger in modern society. Encyclical promulgated 8 September, 1893.

• Magnae Dei Matris

  http://www.papalencyclicals.net/Leo13/l13ro2.htm
  Encyclical promulgated 8 September, 1892. Commends the rosary for its power to increase love for Christ, and to inspire a virtuous life.

• Militantis Ecclesiae

  http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/leo_xiii/encyclicals/documents/hf_l-xiii_enc_01081897_militantis-ecclesiae_en.html
  Encyclical on St. Peter Canisius. Also praises learning. Promulgated 1 August, 1897.

• Octobri Mense

  http://www.newadvent.org/library/docs_le13om.htm
  On the Rosary. Encyclical promulgated 22 September, 1891.

• Paterna Caritas

  http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/leo_xiii/encyclicals/documents/hf_l-xiii_enc_25071888_paterna-caritas_en.html
  Encyclical on reunion with Rome. Urges the Armenian Rite Catholics to be united with each other and to be shining examples of Christian life. Promulgated 25 July, 1888.

• Providentissimus Deus

  http://www.intratext.com/X/ENG0381.HTM
  Encyclical on the study of Holy Scripture, promulgated 18 November, 1893. Each chapter in its own file. With concordances and word frequency lists.

• Providentissimus Deus

  http://www.papalencyclicals.net/Leo13/l13provi.htm
  Encyclical on the study of Holy Scripture. Promulgated 18 November, 1893. In former times, the Church had to contend with private interpretation, but now Catholics must also refute those who deny revelation. All in one file, 63K.

• Quamquam Pluries

  http://www.papalencyclicals.net/Leo13/l13jos.htm
  Encyclical on devotion to St. Joseph, promulgated on August 15, 1889.

• Quarto Abeunte Saeculo

  http://www.papalencyclicals.net/Leo13/l13col.htm
  Encyclical issued on the occasion of the Columbus Quadricentennial, in 1892. Paints Christopher Columbus as an exemplary Catholic motivated by a desire to advance the Christian faith.

• Quod Apostolici Muneris

  http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/leo_xiii/encyclicals/documents/hf_l-xiii_enc_28121878_quod-apostolici-muneris_en.html
  Encyclical on socialism. Promulgated 28 December, 1878. Condemns socialism, communism, and nihilism as a "wicked confederacy."

• Rerum Novarum

  http://www.papalencyclicals.net/Leo13/l13rerum.htm
  Encyclical on capital and labor, promulgated 15 May, 1891. The birth of modern Catholic social teaching, as the pope wrestles with the alienating effects of the Industrial Revolution. 82K.

• Superiore Anno

  http://www.newadvent.org/library/docs_le13sa.htm
  On the recitation of the rosary. Previous year's October Marian devotions judged a success. Also mentions cholera epidemic then sweeping France and Italy. Encyclical promulgated 30 August, 1884.

• Supremi Apostolatus Officio

  http://www.newadvent.org/library/docs_le13so.htm
  Encyclical promulgated September 1, 1883. Testifies to the rosary's venerability and power, and exhorts the faithful to its frequent use.

• Vi è Ben Noto

  http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/leo_xiii/encyclicals/documents/hf_l-xiii_enc_20091887_vi-e-ben-noto_en.html
  Addressed to the bishops of Italy. Begs them to encourage praying the rosary for the pope in his hour of need. Encyclical promulgated 20 September, 1887.

 

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