List of Encyclicals of Pope John XXIII - Encyclicals

Encyclicals

No. Latin English translation Subject Date Text
1.
Ad Petri Cathedram "To the chair of Peter" On truth, unity and peace in a spirit of charity. 29 June 1959
2.
Sacerdotii Nostri Primordia "From the beginning of our priesthood" On St. John Vianney. 1 August 1959
3.
Grata Recordatio "With joyful recollection" On the Rosary: Prayer for the church, missions, international and social problems. 26 September 1959
4.
Princeps Pastorum "The prince of the shepherds" On the missions, native clergy, and lay participation. 28 November 1959
5.
Mater et Magistra "Mother and Teacher" On Christianity and social progress. 15 May 1961
6.
Aeterna Dei Sapientia "God's eternal wisdom" On commemorating the fifteenth centennial of the death of Pope St. Leo I. 11 November 1961
7.
Paenitentiam Agere "Penance for sins" On the need for the practice of interior and exterior penance. 1 July 1962
8.
Pacem in Terris "Peace on Earth" On establishing universal peace in truth, justice, charity, and liberty. 11 April 1963

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