Redemptor hominis
| Redemptor hominis Latin for 'The Redeemer of Man' Encyclical of Pope John Paul II | |
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| Signature date | 4 March 1979 |
| Subject | At the beginning of the pontificate |
| Number | 1 of 14 of the pontificate |
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Redemptor hominis (Latin: The Redeemer of Man) is the name of the first encyclical written by Pope John Paul II. It lays a blueprint for his pontificate in its exploration of contemporary human problems and especially their proposed solutions found in a deeper understanding of the human person. The encyclical was promulgated on 4 March 1979, less than five months after his installation as pope.