Saepe nos

Saepe nos ( Latin for "we often have ..." ) is an encyclical from Pope Leo XIII. , with which he addresses the bishops of Ireland on June 24, 1888 .

Leo XIII. refers to the meeting of Irish bishops in 1885 and laments the " boycott in Ireland" which is directed against the Catholic Church. During the upheaval in Ireland, liberalization and land reforms, the church had a difficult position. Under Archbishop Edward Cardinal McCabe , the religious and political debate with the Irish parliamentarians had already begun; the Pope describes him in the encyclical as a righteous bishop.

Ultimately, the Pope opposes the boycott and describes it as an inappropriate weapon, even a method of warfare. These actions do not contribute to harmony and the virtues of moderation, respect and obedience should be sought.

It is fundamentally wrong and only spreads suspicion if the Catholics are withheld from all activities, furthermore he objects to the emergence of "secret societies".

The instructions given by Leo XIII. in the encyclical should be passed on to the Irish people by the Archbishop. In particular, these are obedience, justice and proceeding with legal means.

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