Ecclesiam suam
encyclical by Paul VI
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Ecclesiam suam was an encyclical issued by Pope Paul VI in 1964. It was the first encyclical written by Paul VI and focused on the importance of dialogue within the Catholic Church and with other Christian denominations. The encyclical emphasized the need for the Church to engage in conversation and understanding, both internally among its members and externally with the wider world. It laid groundwork for future ecumenical efforts and highlighted the Church's role in fostering unity and peace.123
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