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What was the original meaning of the term 'encyclical' in the ancient Roman Church?
What was the original meaning of the term 'encyclical' in the ancient Roman Church?
- A circular letter sent to all the churches of a particular area (correct)
- A letter sent out by any bishop
- A Latinization of the Greek word ἐνκύκλιος
- A specific category of papal document
Who is generally regarded as the author of the first encyclical in the Catholic Church?
Who is generally regarded as the author of the first encyclical in the Catholic Church?
- Pope Benedict XIV (correct)
- Pope Francis
- Pope John Paul II
- Pope Pius X
What is the etymological meaning of the word 'encyclical'?
What is the etymological meaning of the word 'encyclical'?
- Hierarchical
- Circular (correct)
- Canonical
- Infallible
In which year was the letter 'Ubi primum' written?
In which year was the letter 'Ubi primum' written?
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Who uses the term 'encyclical' almost exclusively for a kind of letter sent out by the pope?
Who uses the term 'encyclical' almost exclusively for a kind of letter sent out by the pope?
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Which of the following is a key difference between a notice and a circular?
Which of the following is a key difference between a notice and a circular?
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What is the primary purpose of a notice?
What is the primary purpose of a notice?
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How should the tone of both circular and notice be?
How should the tone of both circular and notice be?
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What does a circular cover?
What does a circular cover?
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In what way are notices and circulars similar?
In what way are notices and circulars similar?
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