Church Document
Quas Primas
Encyclical of Pope Pius XI (1925)
The encyclical of Pope Pius XI instituting the Feast of Christ the King, proclaiming the kingship of Jesus Christ over individuals, families, and nations.
Key themes
- Christ the King
- Social kingship of Christ
- Liturgical feast
Document type
Encyclical
Issuing authority
Pope Pius XI
Issued date
11 December 1925