Church Document
Mit Brennender Sorge
Encyclical of Pope Pius XI (1937)
The encyclical of Pope Pius XI, written in German and read from the pulpits of Germany, condemning the neo-paganism and racial ideology of National Socialism.
Key themes
- Against Nazism
- Human dignity
- Religious freedom
- Defense of the faith
Document type
Encyclical
Issuing authority
Pope Pius XI
Issued date
14 March 1937