Pastores Dabo Vobis
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Pastores Dabo Vobis - is an apostolic exhortation
released on March 25, 1992 by Pope John Paul II
. It concerns the formation of priests
and is addressed to both clergy and the lay faithful of the Catholic Church.
Apostolic exhortation
An apostolic exhortation is a type of communication from the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. It encourages a community of people to undertake a particular activity, but does not define Church doctrine...
released on March 25, 1992 by Pope John Paul II
Pope John Paul II
Blessed Pope John Paul II , born Karol Józef Wojtyła , reigned as Pope of the Catholic Church and Sovereign of Vatican City from 16 October 1978 until his death on 2 April 2005, at of age. His was the second-longest documented pontificate, which lasted ; only Pope Pius IX ...
. It concerns the formation of priests
Priesthood (Catholic Church)
The ministerial orders of the Catholic Church include the orders of bishops, deacons and presbyters, which in Latin is sacerdos. The ordained priesthood and common priesthood are different in function and essence....
and is addressed to both clergy and the lay faithful of the Catholic Church.