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On Fraternity And Social Friendship (Fratelli Tutti)
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Pope Francis’s newest encyclical Fratelli Tutti on fraternity and social friendship—could not have come at a better time. The theme of the new encyclical brings to mind the first words Pope Francis said as he greeted the world, “Fratelli e sorelle” or “brothers and sisters.” This wide-ranging encyclical explores themes central to Pope Francis’ pontificate and exhorts a world in isolation to build a communion in love.
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