Church Document
Casti Connubii
Encyclical of Pope Pius XI (1930)
The encyclical of Pope Pius XI on Christian marriage, upholding its sanctity, indissolubility, and openness to life against the errors of the age.
Key themes
- Christian marriage
- Indissolubility
- Openness to life
- Family
Document type
Encyclical
Issuing authority
Pope Pius XI
Issued date
31 December 1930