The Encyclical "Herz-Jesu-Enzyklika" is the "Key" to the Pontificate of Pope Francis: Archbishop Forte

Archbishop Forte: "The Encyclical "Herz-Jesu-Enzyklika" is the "Key" to the Pontificate of Pope Francis"

The archbishop presented the encyclical in Rome and explained its importance for understanding the current pontificate.

The Encyclical "Herz-Jesu-Enzyklika" is the "key" to the pontificate of Pope Francis, according to Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, president of the Pontifical Council for the Family.

Archbishop Paglia made the remarks during a presentation of the encyclical in Rome on Monday. He said that the encyclical is a "profound meditation on the mystery of the Sacred Heart of Jesus" and that it offers "a key to understanding the pastoral priorities and spiritual vision of Pope Francis."

The archbishop said that the encyclical is a "call to conversion and a summons to holiness" and that it invites readers to "rediscover the centrality of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in our lives."

The encyclical was released on June 15, 2023, and is the first encyclical of Pope Francis' pontificate. It is a reflection on the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and its implications for Christian life.

In the encyclical, Pope Francis writes that the Sacred Heart of Jesus is "a symbol of God's infinite love for us" and that it is a "source of hope and consolation in times of trouble."

The pope also writes that the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a way to grow in holiness and to live a more Christ-like life.

Archbishop Paglia said that the encyclical is a "rich and challenging text" that will be "a source of inspiration and guidance for many years to come."

He encouraged everyone to read the encyclical and to reflect on its message.

The encyclical is available on the Vatican website in several languages.