Pope Benedict XVI's will send his second encyclical next week.
An encyclical is the most authoritative document a pope can issue. Vatican officials said the latest one will explore the theme of hope.
Benedict's first encyclical focused on what he has said is the core of Christian faith: love. It was released in January 2006, nine months after he was elected pontiff.
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