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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?

Pope Benedict XIV (correct)

Pope Francis

Pope John Paul II

Pope Pius X

What is the etymological meaning of the word 'encyclical'?

Hierarchical

Circular (correct)

Canonical

Infallible

In which year was the letter 'Ubi primum' written?

1740 Signup and view all the answers

Who uses the term 'encyclical' almost exclusively for a kind of letter sent out by the pope?

Modern Roman Catholic Church Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key difference between a notice and a circular?

Notices are commonly found on a notice board, while circulars are used for internal communication within the organization. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a notice?

To bring attention to the people who pass by Signup and view all the answers

How should the tone of both circular and notice be?

In the form of request rather than command Signup and view all the answers

What does a circular cover?

Information which is to be circulated in any direction Signup and view all the answers

In what way are notices and circulars similar?

They can be written for the same purpose or reason Signup and view all the answers