Encyclical entitled

Fratelli Tutti
(All Brothers)
Analytical Paper

Demonteverde, Thea Hillary F.

Razonable, Allaine Mie R.

Cansancio, Stephanie S.

Nalzaro, Pearl L.

Recta, Eric S.

February 2023
I. Introduction
I.I Overview of the Encyclical
Inspired by Saint Francis of Assisi, Pope Francis gives us Fratelli tutti, a proposal
for a way of life marked by the flavor of the Gospel. With the dedication of everyone—
people and institutions—it proposes fraternity and social friendship as the ways to
construct a better, more just, and peaceful society. The Encyclical continues the theme
of the previous Laudato si' from 2015, in which the Holy Father, after criticizing the ills
that plague the common home owing to human activity, recommends integrated ecology
as a means of fostering love and respect for all (and among all) and for creation. Fratelli
Tutti is a call to love others as brothers and sisters, even when they are far from us; it is
a call to open fraternity, to recognizing and loving every person with a love without
borders; it is a call to encounter others in a way that can overcome all distance and
every temptation to engage in disputes, impositions, or submissions. Fratelli tutti does
not claim to offer a complete teaching on fraternal love, but seeks rather to consider its
universal scope.

I.II Historical note of the Encyclical

COVID-19 forced the Pope to interrupt his writing of Fratelli tutti. Our situation
influenced by the COVID-19 Pandemic; as we are having a hard time to survive our
daily living and unleash our capabilities in interacting with one another fostering
oneness towards everyone, Pope Francis have had to write this encyclical in order to
address the said issue. This pandemic has exposed our false securities, our
fragmentation, and our inability to work together. In the face of present-day attempts to
eliminate or to ignore others, Fratelli tutti is an invitation to respond to God’s call with a
new vision of fraternity and social friendship as it will help us unite with others again,
build camaraderie with others amidst the pandemic even with adversities to face and
isolation to be done leading us to be far from everyone. The Holy Father hopes that, in
these times, we can contribute to the rebirth of a universal aspiration to fraternity by
acknowledging the dignity of every human person.

II. Body
II.I Writer/Proponent
Jorge Mario Bergoglio, better known as Pope Francis, was born on December
17, 1936, and is the Bishop of Rome. He is, as such, head of the Catholic Church and
sovereign of the Vatican City State since his 2013 election. Throughout his public life,
Francis has been noted for his humility, emphasis on God's mercy, international visibility
as pope, concern for the poor, and commitment to interreligious dialogue. His encyclical
includes Lumen Fidei, Laudato Si' and Fratelli Tutti, commented from the perspective of
integral ecology. Fratelli tutti is the third encyclical of Pope Francis, subtitled "on
fraternity and social friendship". In the document, Francis states that the way the
COVID-19 pandemic was managed by world countries has shown a failure in global
cooperation.

II.II Major Areas of Concern

The realities of the COVID-19 emergencies are closely woven through the many
topics Pope Francis addressed in the encyclical Fratelli Tutti, issued in early October
2020. COVID is not the subject, but the urgent imperative to understand the ills and the
strengths that the pandemic crises have exposed and to move together to launch
reforms that address future challenges can be read as its principal and most urgent
message. These are the major areas of concern in each chapter;
 In the first of eight chapters, it considers the many imbalances of the modern era,
including the misrepresentation and manipulation of ideas like democracy, freedom, and
justice; the loss of the significance of social community and history; selfishness and
indifference toward the common good; the predominance of a market logic based on
profit and the culture of waste; unemployment, racism, and poverty; and the disparity of
rights and its aberrations like slavery, trafficking, and women's suffrage. The Pope
highlights that it deals with global issues that demand global solutions and raises the
alarm against a wall-building culture that encourages the growth of organized crime,
which is fueled by fear and loneliness.
In the second chapter, the Encyclical responds with the Good Samaritan as a
shining example and a sign of hope. In a broken system that ignores suffering and is
ignorant of how to care for the weak and vulnerable, the Pope emphasizes that we are
all called, like the Good Samaritan, to be neighbors to others, overcoming prejudices,
personal interests, historical hurdles, and cultural barriers. In fact, building a society that
can embrace, integrate, and uplift people who have fallen or are in need is something
that we are all jointly responsible for. The Pope continues, urging Christians to see
Christ in the face of every individual who is excluded because "love builds bridges" and
"we were built for love.”
In the third chapter, the Pope invites us to be open to the other in order to find a
richer existence in another, urging us to follow the movement of compassion that
causes us to lean toward universal fulfillment. The Encyclical reminds us that love,
which always comes first and motivates us to put the needs of others ahead of our own,
is the standard by which the spiritual height of a person's life is judged. Love leads us
clear of any selfishness. The family is where a sense of fraternity and unity first
emerges, and it is the family's primary and essential duty to educate that should be
protected and respected. The Pope again affirms that no one can be denied the right to
live in dignity, and that because rights are universal, everyone is entitled to them
regardless of where they were born. Since every country also belongs to outsiders and
because the resources of the area cannot be kept from those who are traveling in need,
the Pope also encourages us to think about an international relations ethics. As a result,
the universal destination of generated goods will take priority over the natural right to
private property.
In Chapter four, the issue of migration is addressed. Migrants are to be
welcomed, protected, assisted, and assimilated after being uprooted from their
communities of origin due to war, persecution, natural disasters, and immoral trafficking.
The Pope affirms that in order to prevent unnecessary migration, there must be
concrete alternatives for people to live honorably in their places of origin. However, we
must also recognize someone's freedom to move on in search of a better life. The
protection of citizens' rights and the promise of a warm welcome and help for migrants
will need to be balanced appropriately in receiving countries. The Pope specifically calls
attention to several specific steps, particularly in response to people fleeing serious
humanitarian crises: to increase and simplify the granting of visas; to open humanitarian
corridors; to ensure housing, security, and essential services; to offer opportunities for
employment and training; to favor family reunification; to protect minors; and to
guarantee religious freedom. The document states that global governance—a
worldwide collaboration for migration that implements long-term planning, moving
beyond single emergencies, on behalf of the enabling development of all peoples—is
what is most required.
The fifth chapter's theme is "A better kind of politics," which represents one of the
most valuable forms of charity because it is put at the service of the common good and
acknowledges the significance of people, understood as an open category, available for
discussion and dialogue. This is the populism indicated by Francis, which counters that
populism ignores the legitimacy of the notion of people, by attracting consensuses in
order to exploit them for its own service and fomenting selfishness in order to increase
its own popularity. However, a better politics is also one that protects work an essential
dimension of social life. The Pontiff believes that promoting the poor from a standpoint
of solidarity and common good is the best approach to combating poverty rather than
merely trying to contain or make needy people unoffensive. Also, politics' job is to find a
solution to everything that violates fundamental human rights, including terrorism,
organized crime, sexual exploitation, the sale of organs, tissues, weapons, and drugs,
and social exclusion. The Pope makes a forceful plea to end hunger, which is illegal
because food is an innate right, as well as human trafficking, which is a source of
shame for humanity. Francis also emphasizes that politics should be centered on
respect for human dignity rather than money because the market cannot, by itself, solve
every issue, as the devastation caused by financial speculation has shown. Popular
movements now have a special relevance because they need to be more strategically
involved in society as actual torrents of moral energy. The Pope claims that it will be
possible to go beyond a Policy with the Poor in this way. Another hope expressed in the
Encyclical relates to the UN's reform: the United Nations will have the task of giving
substance to the idea of a "family of nations" working for the common good, the
eradication of poverty, and the protection of human rights in response to the economic
dimension's superiority. The Vatican Declaration declares that the UN must advocate for
the force of law rather than the law of force and urges persistent recourse to discussion,
mediation, and arbitration.
From the sixth chapter, idea that life is an opportunity for encounter with
everyone—including those on the world's margins and with indigenous peoples—
emerges. This is because everyone has something to teach the other. Nobody is a
waste of space or a disposable human being. The Pope's mention of the miracle of
kindness is also noteworthy because it is a mindset that must be restored since it is a
star shining during darkness and frees us from the harshness, worry, and hectic rush of
activity that rule the modern era.
In the seventh chapter, the Pope discusses the need of promoting peace and
emphasizes how it is linked to truth, justice, and charity. It is proactive and seeks to
create a community based on service to others, the search of peace, and mutual
development, far from the need for retribution. Hence, maintaining peace is a skill that
requires everyone's participation in a never-ending effort and their consideration. Peace
and forgiveness go together. According to the Encyclical, we must love everyone,
without exception. Yet, loving an oppressor implies working to help him change and not
enabling him to continue to oppress others. Justice and recollection, not impunity, are
what forgiveness means because it means giving up the urge for revenge and the
devastating power of wickedness. The Pope urges people to never forget tragedies like
the Holocaust, the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, persecutions, and
ethnic cleansing. They must always be remembered in a fresh way in order to avoid
becoming anesthetized and to maintain the spark of shared conscience. Just as crucial
is keeping in mind the positive.
In the eighth and final chapter, the Pope focuses on religions at the service of
fraternity in our world and emphasizes that terrorism is not caused by religion but rather
by incorrect interpretations of religious texts, as well as policies linked to hunger,
poverty, injustice, and oppression, and that it is therefore necessary to ensure that
religious freedom, a fundamental human right for all believers is guaranteed. The
Encyclical reflects on the role of the Church as it how the religions will engage with the
people rightly amidst the pandemic.

III. Conclusion
III.I Reflections

Fratelli tutti is a powerful and inspiring encyclical written by Pope Francis that
speaks about the need for fraternity and social friendship in the world today. After
reading and reflecting on this document, I am struck by the depth of the Pope's insights
and his call to action for all people to come together as one family and work towards a
better world.
One of the main messages of Fratelli tutti is the need for solidarity and
compassion towards others. The Pope reminds us that we are all connected as
members of one human family, and that we have a responsibility to care for each other
and work towards the common good. He calls for an end to indifference towards the
suffering of others and encourages us to be active in promoting social justice and
equality for all. Another key theme in the encyclical is the importance of dialogue and
collaboration in building a more just and peaceful world. Pope Francis emphasizes the
need for open and honest communication, where everyone is heard and respected, and
where differences are celebrated rather than feared. He encourages us to work together
to find solutions to the complex problems facing our world, rather than resorting to
violence or hatred. In addition, Fratelli tutti is a powerful critique of the current economic
and political systems, which prioritize profit and power over the needs of the most
vulnerable in society. The Pope calls for a new model of development that places
human dignity and the common good at its center, and that ensures that no one is left
behind.
Overall, I find Fratelli tutti to be a deeply inspiring and thought-provoking
document. It challenges us to rethink our relationships with others and with the world,
and to work towards a more just and compassionate society. It is a call to action for all
people of goodwill to come together, to build bridges rather than walls, and to promote
the values of peace, justice, and solidarity.
-Thea Hillary Demonteverde

My reflection in the Encyclical of all Brothers, or Fratelli Tutti, is a thought-

provoking document released by Pope Francis on October 3, 2020. Spanning over 100
pages, the encyclical is a comprehensive exploration of the theme of human fraternity
and social friendship, calling for a more just and peaceful world. One of the central
messages of the encyclical is the inherent dignity of every human being. Pope Francis
emphasizes the importance of recognizing the humanity of every person, regardless of
their race, religion, or social status. He writes, "We were created for a fulfillment that can
only be found in love each of us is called to reflect in our own lives and actions, even
those on the global level, the love of God, who has given us everything."
The encyclical also addresses the need for dialogue and cooperation among
different cultures and religions. Pope Francis stresses the importance of seeking
common ground and working together to address the many challenges facing the world
today. He writes, "We need to develop the awareness that nowadays we are either all
saved together or no one is saved." One of the most powerful themes in the encyclical
is that of solidarity and social justice. Pope Francis argues that the world's problems
cannot be solved by individuals acting alone, but require a collective effort. He writes,
"An individualism of indifference can arise, which manifests itself in a general lack of
care...the only possible attitude is one of openness to the other, which entails
encounters, dialogues, and the creation of sincere friendship. “Pope Francis also
addresses the role of politics and economics in promoting the common good. He calls
for a renewed emphasis on the social dimensions of economics, where the market is
seen as a tool to serve the needs of society, rather than an end. He writes, "We can no
longer trust in the unseen forces and the invisible hand of the market. The time has
come to initiate processes that facilitate the involvement of people in the creation of a
more just and equitable social order”.
Overall, the Encyclical of all Brothers is a powerful call to action for a more
compassionate and inclusive world. Pope Francis challenges us to reflect on our own
lives and actions, and to work together to build a better future for all. While the
encyclical has faced some criticism and controversy, particularly around its statements
on issues such as immigration and globalization, its message of human dignity,
solidarity, and social justice has resonated with many people around the world.
-Allaine Razonable
My reflection on the Encyclical letter entitled Fratelli tutti or All brothers by Pope
Francis, the Holy Father expresses grave concern that "the sense of belonging to a
single human family is fading, and the dream of working together for justice and peace
seems an outdated. He also denounces today's "cool, comfortable and globalized
indifference," as well as the temptation to "go down the road of disenchantment and
disappointment." Pope Francis insists that "isolation and withdrawal into one's own
interests are never the way to restore hope and bring about renewal.”
Pope Francis' criticism of the physical, ideological, emotional, and intellectual
walls and barriers that many of us erect to avoid meaningful interactions with "others" is
among the new encyclical's most stunning elements. Pope Francis therefore thinks of
his namesake, St. Francis of Assisi, who tore down barriers like these in his day. The
Gospel of Jesus and the Redemption that Jesus provides us as members of the human
family who are created in the image and likeness of God are at the very core of the way
of life that the Holy Father suggests for all Christians that of selfless and limitless love
is.
Pope Francis' latest encyclical is a forceful rebuke of the mental, emotional, and
intellectual walls and barriers that many of us construct to avoid having meaningful
interactions with "others," as well as a well-reasoned prescription for how to tear them
down. With the dedication of everyone people and institutions—it suggests fraternity
and social fellowship as the ways to construct a better, more just, and peaceful society.
-Stephanie Cansancio

As what I’ve learned on the Encyclical Letter entitled Fratelli Tutti or All Brothers
by Pope Francis, is that this encyclical prayer it simply means about the universal
brotherhood and social friendship for everyone all do we are diverse by our different
religion, culture and different family background. But in this particular encyclical letter
we are reminded to have a human fraternity and solidarity and to plea to reject wars.
And this kind of behavior can be seen during the covid 19 pandemic where we show our
strong brothers and sisters relationship all do we are not family by blood , but these are
the ways in order for us to build a better, more just and peaceful world, with the
commitment of all people and institutions.
And to conclude my overall reflection in this encyclical prayer entitled All
Brothers it seeks to bring together various ideals that, when compared to the reality of
the modern world, represent the most fundamental human needs the inclusion of all
people in various ways the fantasy that we are all brethren without obfuscating our
differences, but instead without emphasizing them to the extent that is being done today
the chimera of a social friendship that is supported by justice, solidarity, equity human
rights , and other ideals, and the dream that we all The illusion is that everyone
contributes to world peace and harmony.
In addition, All of us are brothers and sisters, as stated by Pope Francis God is
therefore our Father. So, in unison, we pray, “Our Father,” hallowed be your name. This
implies that we want to make God the center of our worship. From this order of
importance, everything else in the spiritual life flows. The phrase Thy Kingdom come”
relates to God’s system of governance. We have a very clear picture of this kingdom
thanks to Jesus’ teachings and way of life it is a kingdom of peace, nonviolence,
forgiveness, healing, and walking the path of compassion.
-Pearl Nalzaro
 My Reflection about the Encyclical entitled Fratelli Tutti (All Brothers) authored by
Pope Francis is that, the Encyclical is a powerful call to action for individuals and
societies to work towards social friendships and fraternity in the face of social and
political challenges amidst the pandemic. It challenges us to confront our biases and
prejudices, and to work towards a more just and equitable world for all. The need for a
renewed sense of solidarity and fraternity in society was emphasized by the Pope. Pope
Francis also affirms the importance of recognizing the inherent dignity of every human
person, regardless of their race, religion, or social status. He also calls for greater
efforts to promote social and economic inclusion and to address the root causes of
poverty and inequality.

The encyclical has its importance based from what are the major areas of concern
being addressed by the Pope whereas it t is a reflection for the state of the world and
the need for fraternity and social friendship, which are essential values for promoting
peace, justice, and the common good. It is a timely reminder of the importance of
promoting these values in our world today, where there is so much division, conflict, and
polarization. Furthermore, the Encyclical addresses a wide range of social and political
issues, including poverty, inequality, migration, and the environment. It challenges us to
examine our attitudes and behaviours towards these issues and to work towards greater
social and economic inclusion, and sustainable development. Moreover, the importance
of recognizing the inherent dignity of every human person, regardless of their race,
religion, or social status were also emphasizes. It calls on us to reject any form of
discrimination or exclusion and to promote greateru respect for human rights and the
dignity of all people.

Understanding what the encyclical is all about can help individuals and organizations to
build stronger communities, promote greater understanding and compassion, and work
towards a more just and equitable world. As it offers a message of hope and inspiration
for us who are concerned about the challenges facing our world today because of the
pandemic. The document highlights the importance of unity, solidarity, and dialogue,
which can help to build stronger communities and promote greater understanding and
compassion between people.

-Eric Recta