👉 Encyclicals are texts that are written by a church or religious organization, usually for use in its official documents. They are often used to address specific issues or to express doctrines and teachings of the church. Encyclicals can be very long and detailed, covering topics such as theology, moral philosophy, and social ethics. The term "encyclical" comes from the Latin word "ecce," which means "according." In the context of ecclesiastical documents, "ecce"