The encyclicals veritatis splendor and evangelium vitae of john paul ii, as well as other interventions of the magisterium, offer clear indications with regard to both the method and the content. This affirmation of the gospel of life, which is part of and inseparable from the entire gospel of christ, is. Pope john paul ii evangelium vitae, the gospel of life. Over 100,000 english translations of german words and phrases.
Evangelium vitae, translated in english to the gospel of life, is a papal encyclical promulgated on 25 march 1995 by pope john paul ii. Pope francis marks the 25th anniversary of saint john paul iis encyclical, evangelium vitae, confirming that the fight to preserve human life. Letter, evangelium vitae, on the value and inviolability of human life. Evangelium vitae the gospel of life, a key encyclical of pope john paul ii, dated march 25, 1995, is, in his words, a pressing appeal addressed to each and every person, in the name of god. Daniel serrao, the portuguese experience concerning legislation on abortion. The eleventh of john paul iis fourteen encyclicals, evangelium vitae gospel of life begins with a short introduction that states the essential premise of the entire work. At the other end of lifes spectrum, men and women find themselves facing the mystery of death.
The vaticans summary of evangelium vitae the vatican released this summary of evangelium vitae along with the encyclical by pope john paul ii on march 30, 1995. Open to the public, this event will be held on october 29th, 2015 at the libera universita maria santissima assunta lumsa in rome. Downloaded from the catholic document archive unexpectedly and. It is a freedom of the strong against the weak who have no choice but to submit. Evangelium vitae and the prolife movement this version of the text is reproduced by the national association of catholic families as part of its celebration of the visit of cardinal trujillo. Excerpt from evangelium vitae catholic news agency. Euthanasia please, we are portuguese journal of medical ethics blog.
Evangelium vitae addressed by the supreme pontiff john paul ii to the bishops, priests and deacons, men and women religious, lay faithful and all people of good will on the value and inviolability of human life. Pope john paul ii reigned as pope of the roman catholic church and sovereign of vatican city for nearly 27 years 19782005. Learn how to pronounce evangelium vitae and more about the evangelium vitae word at. Pertinent to theforegoings, pope john paul ii wrote the encyclical letter evangelium vitae with the view of countering terrorism and the spread of culture of death, and proclaiming the good news of the value and dignity of each human life, of its grandeur and worth, and also in its temporal phase. Contextual translation of evangelium vitae into english. It deals with issues pertaining to the sanctity of human life, including murder, abortion, euthanasia, and capital punishment, reaffirming the churchs stances on said issues in a way generally considered consistent with previous church teachings. In evangelium vitae pope john paul draws a picture of individualistic freedom runamuck in society today.