Pascendi Dominici Gregis. On the doctrines of the Modernists.

'Pascendi Dominici Gregis' is an important encyclical written by Pope Pius X in 1907, and its full title in English is 'On the Doctrines of the Modernists.' This encyclical is a significant document in the history of the Catholic Church, as it addresses the issues and challenges posed by modernism, a theological and philosophical movement that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.In 'Pascendi Dominici Gregis,' Pope Pius X condemns various aspects of modernism, which he sees as a threat to traditional Catholic doctrine and faith. He criticizes modernist tendencies, including the questioning of the Church’s authority, the interpretation of scripture, and the relationship between faith and reason. The encyclical outlines and refutes many of the central tenets of modernism, asserting that they are incompatible with Catholic teachings.Pope Pius X’s encyclical serves as a significant response to the challenges posed by modernism within the Church, and it outlines his concerns about the potential erosion of traditional Catholic beliefs. The encyclical also lays the foundation for the Church’s stance against modernism, a stance that would continue to influence Catholic theology and teachings in the years that followed.