Works by Leo XIII
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editEncyclical Letters
editNo. | Title (Latin or Italian) | Title (English translation) | Subject | Date |
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1. | Inscrutabili Dei Consilio | By God's Unsearchable Design | On the Evils of Society | 21 April 1878 |
2. | Quod Apostolici Muneris | Which Apostolic Duty | On Socialism | 28 December 1878 |
3. | Aeterni Patris | Of the Eternal Father | On the Restoration of Christian Philosophy | 4 August 1879 |
4. | Arcanum divinae sapientia | The Mystery of Divine Wisdom | On Christian Marriage | 10 February 1880 |
5. | Grande Munus | The Great Duty | On Saints Cyril and Methodius | 30 September 1880 |
6. | Sancta Dei Civitas | The Holy City of God | On Mission Societies | 3 December 1880 |
7. | Diuturnum | Long-lasting | On the Origin of Civil Power | 29 June 1881 |
8. | Licet Multa | Although Many | On Catholics in Belgium | 3 August 1881 |
9. | Etsi Nos | Even We | On Conditions in Italy | 15 February 1882 |
10. | Auspicato Concessum | A Happy Circumstance | On St. Francis of Assisi | 17 September 1882 |
11. | Cum Multa | With Many | On Conditions in Spain | 8 December 1882 |
12. | Supremi Apostolatus Officio | The Supreme Apostolic Office | On Devotion to the Rosary | 1 September 1883 |
13. | Nobilissima Gallorum Gens | The Most Noble People of France | On the Religious Question in France | 8 February 1884 |
14. | Humanum Genus | The Human People | On Freemasonry | 20 April 1884 |
15. | Superiore Anno | Last Year | On the Recitation of the Rosary | 30 August 1884 |
16. | Immortale Dei | Immortal God | On the Christian Constitution of States | 1 November 1885 |
17. | Spectata Fides | Observed Faith | On Christian Education | 27 November 1885 |
18. | Quod Auctoritate | Which by Authority | Proclaiming a Jubilee | 22 December 1885 |
19. | Iampridem | Long Ago | On Catholicism in Germany | 6 January 1886 |
20. | Quod Multum | Which for Many | On the Liberty of the Church | 22 August 1886 |
21. | Pergrata | Most Pleasing | On the Church in Portugal | 14 September 1886 |
22. | Vi È Ben Noto | It Is Well Known to You | On the Rosary and Public Life | 20 September 1887 |
23. | Officio Sanctissimo | The Holiest Duty | On the Church in Bavaria | 22 December 1887 |
24. | Quod Anniversarius | Which Anniversiary | On His Sacerdotal Jubilee | 1 April 1888 |
25. | In Plurimis | Among the Many | On the Abolition of Slavery | 5 May 1888 |
26. | Saepe Nos | We Often | On Boycotting in Ireland | 24 June 1888 |
27. | Libertas praestantissimum donum | Liberty, the Most Excellent Gift | On the Nature of Human Liberty | 20 June 1888 |
28. | Quam Aerumnosa | How Troublesome | On Italian Immigrants | 10 December 1888 |
29. | Etsi Cunctas | Although All | On the Church in Ireland | 21 December 1888 |
30. | Exeunte Iam Anno | Already at the End of the Year | On Right Ordering of Christian Life | 25 December 1888 |
31. | Magni Nobis | Great to Us | On The Catholic University of America | 7 March 1889 |
32. | Quamquam Pluries | Although Frequently | On Devotion to St. Joseph | 15 August 1889 |
33. | Sapientiae Christianae | Of Christian Wisdom | On Christians as Citizens | 10 January 1890 |
34. | Dall'alto dell'Apostolico Seggio | From the Height of the Apostolic Seat | On Freemasonry in Italy | 15 October 1890 |
35. | Catholicae Ecclesiae | Of the Catholic Church | On Slavery in the Missions | 20 November 1890 |
36. | In Ipso | In Itself | On Episcopal Reunions in Austria | 3 March 1891 |
37. | Rerum Novarum | New Things | On Capitol and Labour | 15 May 1891 |
38. | Pastoralis | Of Pastoral Things | On Religious Union | 25 June 1891 |
39. | Pastoralis Officii | Of the Pastoral Office | On the Morality of Duelling | 12 September 1891 |
40. | Octobri Mense | The Month of October | On the Rosary | 22 September 1891 |
41. | Au Milieu Des Sollicitudes | Amid the Solicitudes | On the Church and State in France | 16 February 1892 |
42. | Quarto Abeunte Saeculo | The Fourth Century Having Passed | On Christopher Columbus | 16 July 1892 |
43. | Magnae Dei Matris | Of the Great Mother of God | On the Rosary | 8 September 1892 |
44. | Custodi Di Quella Fede | Guards of That Faith | On Freemasonry | 8 December 1892 |
45. | Inimica Vis | The Hostile Force | On Freemasonry | 8 December 1892 |
46. | Ad Extremas | To the Farthest | Seminaries for Native Clergy | 24 June 1893 |
47. | Constanti Hungarorum | The Hungarians' Loyal | On the Church in Hungary | 2 September 1893 |
48. | Laetitiae Sanctae | Of Holy Praise | Commending Devotion to the Rosary | 8 September 1893 |
49. | Providentissimus Deus | The Most Provident God | On the Study of Holy Scripture | 18 November 1893 |
50. | Praeclara Gratulationis Publica | The Public Rejoicing's Splendid | The Reunion of Christendom | 20 June 1894 |
51. | Litteras A Vobis | Your Letter | On the Clergy in Brasil | 2 July 1894 |
52. | Iucunda Semper Expectatione | Always with Delightful Expectation | On the Rosary | 8 September 1894 |
53. | Orientalium Dignitas | The Dignity of the Easterners | On the Churches of the East | 30 November 1894 |
54. | Christi Nomen | The Name of Christ | On Propagation of the Faith and Eastern Churches | 24 December 1894 |
55. | Longinqua | Extensive | On Catholicism in the United States | 6 January 1895 |
56. | Permoti Nos | We, Influenced | On Social Conditions in Belgium | 10 July 1895 |
57. | Adiutricem | Adjutrix | On the Rosary | 5 September 1895 |
58. | Insignes | Eminent | On the Hungarian Millennium | 1 May 1896 |
59. | Satis Cognitum | Sufficiently Well-Known | On the Unity of the Church | 29 June 1896 |
60. | Fidentem Piumque Animum | Confidence and Devotion | On the Rosary | 20 September 1896 |
61. | Divinum Illud Munus | That Divine Office | On the Holy Spirit | 9 May 1897 |
62. | Militantis Ecclesiae | Of the Church Militant | On St. Peter Canisius | 1 August 1897 |
63. | Augustissimae Virginis Mariae | Of the Most August Virgin Mary | On the Confraternity of the Holy Rosary | 12 September 1897 |
64. | Affari Vos | Speak to You | On the Manitoba Schools Question | 8 December 1897 |
65. | Caritatis Studium | Of the Studies of Charity | On the Church in Scotland | 25 July 1898 |
66. | Spesse Volte | Many Times | On the Suppression of Catholic Institutions | 5 August 1898 |
67. | Quam Religiosa | Which Religious | On Civil Marriage Law | 16 August 1898 |
68. | Diuturni Temporis | Long Time | On the Rosary | 5 September 1898 |
69. | Quum Diuturnum | When the Long | On the Latin American Bishops' Plenary Council | 25 December 1898 |
70. | Testem Benevolentiae Nostrae | Witness to Our Goodwill | Virtue, Nature and Grace, and Americanism | 22 January 1899 |
71. | Annum Sacrum | A Holy Year | Consecration to the Sacred Heart | 25 May 1899 |
72. | Depuis Le Jour | Since the Day | On the Education of the Clergy | 8 September 1899 |
73. | Paternae | Paternal | On the Education of the Clergy | 18 September 1899 |
74. | Omnibus Compertum | Everyone Knows | On Unity Among the Greek | 21 July 1900 |
75. | Tametsi Futura Prospicientibus | Although the Outlook on the Future | On Jesus Christ the Redeemer | 1 November 1900 |
76. | Graves De Communi Re | Grave Regarding General Business | On Christian Democracy | 18 January 1901 |
77. | Gravissimas | The Gravest | On Religious Orders in Portugal | 16 May 1901 |
78. | Reputantibus | Reflecting | On the Language Question in Bohemia | 20 August 1901 |
79. | Urbanitatis Veteris | Of Ancient City-Living | On the Foundation of a Seminary in Athens | 20 November 1901 |
80. | In Amplissimo | In the Greatest | On the Church in the United States | 15 April 1902 |
81. | Quod Votis | Which Undertaking | On the Proposed Catholic University | 30 April 1902 |
82. | Mirae Caritatis | Of Wondrouts Love | On the Holy Eucharist | 28 May 1902 |
83. | Quae Ad Nos | Which to Us | On the Church in Bohemia and Moravia | 22 November 1902 |
84. | Fin Dal Principio | Since the Beginning | On the Education of the Clergy | 8 December 1902 |
85. | Dum Multa | While with Much | Marriage Legislation | 24 December 1902 |
Apostolic Constitutions
editNo. | Title (Latin or Italian) | Title (English translation) | Subject | Date |
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1. | Romanos Pontifices | The Roman Pontiffs | On British Bishops | 13 May 1881 |
2. | Misericors Dei Filius | The Merciful Son of God | On Franciscan Tertiaries | 30 May 1883 |
3. | Iamdudum pars | Long Ago the Part | On the Great Price of Quebec | 2 February 1889 |
4. | Officiorum ac munerum | Of Duties and Obligation | On the Prohibition and Censorship of Books | 25 January 1897 |
5. | Felicitate quadam | With a Certain Happiness | On Franciscan Orders | 4 October 1897 |
6. | Ubi primum | Where First | On Rosary Confraternities | 2 October 1898 |
7. | Aeterni Pastoris | Of the Eternal Pastor | On the Jubilee | 24 October 1899 |
8. | Conditae a Christo | Founded by Christ | On Religious Orders | 8 December 1900 |
Apostolic Letters
edit- To the English People
- True and False Americanism in Religion
- Apostolicae Curae - Anglican Orders (15th September 1896)
- The Holy Scriptures ; The Biblical Commission
- Review of His Pontificate
- The Church in the Philippines
Other letters
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Works about Leo
edit- "Pope Leo XIII," in Catholic Encyclopedia, (ed.) by Charles G. Herbermann and others, New York: The Encyclopaedia Press (1913)
- "Leo (popes)/Leo XIII," in Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed., 1911)
- "The Portrait I did not Paint", a biographical portrait (of sorts) by John McLure Hamilton from Men I Have Painted (1921).
Letters to Leo
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