VATICAN CITY, Jan. 25 (UPI) -- Pope Benedict XVI elaborates on the distinction between erotic love and God's love in his first encyclical to the Roman Catholic Church, a report said.
The letter, which in English is titled "God is Love," focuses on the need to redefine the word in terms of divine love and Christian faith, the BBC reported. The encyclical also explains how love means Christian charity in giving to those in need, especially in developing countries.
Theologians are expected to study Benedict's missive for hints about how the former head of Catholic doctrine will lead his flock. Parts of the letter were written by Pope John Paul II, who died last year, the report said.
The encyclical, written in the pope's native German, has been translated into seven languages.
