List of encyclicals of Pope Clement XIV

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This article contains a list of encyclicals of Pope Clement XIV. The documents below were all written by Clement XIV.

No.Title (Latin)Title (English translation)SubjectDate
1.Decet quam maximeCondemnation of certain abuses. [1] 21 September 1769
2.Cum summi apostolatusAgainst the spread of dangerous ideas. [2] 12 December 1769

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References

  1. "Enciclica Decet quam maxime (21 settembre 1769)". www.vatican.va. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
  2. "Enciclica Cum aummi apostolatus (12 dicembre 1769)". www.vatican.va. Retrieved 2024-04-21.