Dives in misericordia

Dives in misericordia
Latin for 'Rich in Mercy'
Encyclical of Pope John Paul II
Coat of arms of Pope John Paul II
Signature date 30 November 1980
SubjectOn Divine Mercy
Number2 of 14 of the pontificate
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Dives in misericordia (Latin: Rich in Mercy) is the name of the second encyclical written by Pope John Paul II.[1] It is a modern examination of the role of mercy—both God's mercy, and also the need for human mercy—introducing the biblical parable of the Prodigal Son as a central theme. The original text was written in longhand in Polish. The encyclical was promulgated on 30 November 1980.

  1. ^ "Dives in misericordia". Vatican website.