Evangelium vitae
1995 encyclical by Pope John Paul II, on the sanctity of life / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Evangelium vitae (Ecclesiastical Latin: [ɛ.vanˈd͡ʒɛː.li.um ˈvi.tɛ]) translated in English as 'The Gospel of Life', is a papal encyclical published on 25 March 1995 (on that year's Feast of the Annunciation) by Pope John Paul II. It is a comprehensive document setting out the teaching of the Catholic Church on the sanctity of human life and related issues including murder, abortion, euthanasia, and capital punishment, reaffirming the Church's stances on these issues in a way generally considered consistent with previous church teachings.
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Evangelium vitae Latin for 'The Gospel of Life' Encyclical of Pope John Paul II | |
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Signature date | 25 March 1995 |
Subject | Issues pertaining to the sanctity of human life |
Number | 11 of 14 of the pontificate |
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