Understanding is oft misunderstood as a species of knowledge in philosophy by equating it with propositional understanding. However, understanding ��� which was regarded as a greater cognitive achievement than knowledge even in ancient Greek philosophy ��� is desired more than knowledge in both science and philosophy. So, revisiting understanding is the need of the hour by understanding its components, characteristics, and value. This paper aims to give an overall understanding of the notion of ���understanding.��� Furthermore, by understanding ���understanding,��� this paper also explores the possibilities of understanding the recent encyclical of the Pope, Fratelli Tutti.