Dives in misericordia
| Dives in misericordia Latin for 'Rich in Mercy' Encyclical of Pope John Paul II | |
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| Signature date | 30 November 1980 |
| Subject | On Divine Mercy |
| Number | 2 of 14 of the pontificate |
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Dives in misericordia (Latin: Rich in Mercy) is the name of the second encyclical written by Pope John Paul II. It is a modern examination of the role of mercy—both God's mercy, and also the need for human mercy—introducing the biblical parable of the Prodigal Son as a central theme. The original text was written in longhand in Polish. The encyclical was promulgated on 30 November 1980.