Cropped encyclical cover, via USCCB.org
In his new encyclical, Pope Francis draws upon ‘the example of the Good Samaritan. Jesus’ parable summons us to rediscover our vocation as citizens of our respective nations and of the entire world, builders of a new social bond.’

NEWS ANALYSIS: Pope Francis’ new encyclical teaches that ‘universal scope’ of fraternal love should animate world’s response to political, social and economic divides.