The Encyclical Letter [On the Authority of the Church] of Pope Gregory Xvi. Bearing Date August 16Th [Really 15Th] 1832, Tr., With Notes

This is a translated edition of the Encyclical Letter of Pope Gregory XVI, originally issued on August 15, 1832. Addressed to all patriarchs, primates, archbishops, and bishops of the Catholic Church, the encyclical, titled 'On the Authority of the Church,' reflects the Pope’s views on various contemporary issues and challenges facing the Church. This historical document provides insight into the religious and political climate of the 19th century and showcases the Pope’s stance on matters of faith, governance, and social order. It remains a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church and papal pronouncements.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.