Dilexi Te

I Have Loved You

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Dilexi Te is Pope Leo XIV's first apostolic exhortation, building upon Pope Francis' fourth encyclical, Dilexit Nos. This exhortation is an invitation to contemplate Christ’s love, that we may be inspired to become attentive to the suffering and needs of others, and to share in the work of liberation that flows from his love (no. 2).

Find resources on Pope Leo's first exhortation below.

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Resources from the Holy See

The Holy See's Dicastery for Integral Human Development has created helpful resources for the faithful to unpack this message of the Holy Father.

Resources on Dilexi Te

Dilexit Nos

Dilexit Nos is Pope Francis’ fourth and final encyclical – a reflection on our closeness to the heart of Christ. This encyclical teaches us that devotion to the heart of Jesus can open our own hearts to renewed ways we can love God and our neighbor.

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