Pope Francis Releases Encyclical on the Sacred Heart of Jesus

In his latest encyclical, Dilexit Nos (Latin for “He Loves Us”), Pope Francis dedicates this pastoral letter to the human and divine love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. As the Holy Father writes, “His open heart has gone before us and waits for us, unconditionally, asking only to offer us His love and friendship.”

In the encyclical, the fourth of Pope Francis’ papacy, he also speaks of the world “losing its heart” due to wars, socio-economic disparities and the uses of technology that threaten our humanity.”

Dilexit Nos was released to coincide with the 350th anniversary of St. Margaret Mary Alocoque’s first apparition, which helped inspire enhanced devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

The full text of the encyclical can be found by clicking here.