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Reception

Documents after the Council that receive and carry its teaching.

906 documents

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1960s

  1. Wednesday reflections on the post-conciliar period15 December 1965Run of Wednesday audiences (Dec 1965 to 1966 and beyond) on living, studying and applying the just-closed Council; opened by the 15 Dec 1965 talk rejecting both nostalgia and "conciliarism"Pope
  2. General Audience of 29 December 196529 December 1965On keeping alive "the spirit of the Council" in the post-conciliar Church (1965)Pope
  3. Finis Concilio3 January 1966Establishing the Post-Conciliar CommissionsPope
  4. General Audience of 12 January 196612 January 1966On the Council's doctrinal authority: pastoral in character, no new infallible definitions, but teaching with the authority of the supreme ordinary magisterium (1966)Pope
  5. General Audience of 19 January 196619 January 1966Ecumenism as a defining spirit of the Council; unity pursued in love with doctrinal integrity (1966)Pope
  6. General Audience of 26 January 196626 January 1966The religious spirit of the Council and its fruit for faith and prayer (1966)Pope
  7. Statuto del Movimento dei Focolari26 January 1966Focolare statute approved by the Congregation of the CouncilEcclesial Initiatives
  8. Cum nostra aetate27 January 1966Norms on editions of liturgical booksRoman Curia
  9. Paenitemini17 February 1966On Fast and AbstinencePope
  10. General Audience of 9 March 19669 March 1966The Council's teaching on the People of God and the communal character of salvation (1966)Pope
  11. Matrimonii sacramentum18 March 1966Instruction on mixed marriagesRoman Curia
  12. General Audience of 23 March 196623 March 1966The Council on the dignity of the laity and their apostolate rooted in Baptism and Confirmation (1966)Pope
  13. Common Declaration24 March 1966Common Declaration of Paul VI and Archbishop RamseyEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  14. General Audience of 30 March 196630 March 1966Gaudium et Spes and the Church's loving optimism toward the modern world (1966)Pope
  15. General Audience of 27 April 196627 April 1966The Church as mystery, the central theme of the Council, read through Lumen Gentium's images (1966)Pope
  16. De Episcoporum Muneribus15 June 1966On the Faculties of Bishops to DispensePope
  17. Ecclesiae Sanctae6 August 1966Implementing the Decrees Christus Dominus, Presbyterorum Ordinis, Perfectae Caritatis and Ad GentesPope
  18. Sacrificium Laudis15 August 1966On Latin in the Choral Office of ReligiousPope
  19. General Audience of 7 September 19667 September 1966Applying the conciliar decrees with renewed faith; against doubts claimed to be licensed by the Council (1966)Pope
  20. Christi Matri15 September 1966On Prayers for Peace during OctoberPope
  21. Pastoral Statement on Penance and Abstinence18 November 1966Penance and AbstinenceBishops' Conferences
  22. Statement on Race Relations and Poverty†19 November 1966Race Relations and PovertyBishops' Conferences
  23. Indulgentiarum Doctrina1 January 1967On the Revision of Sacred IndulgencesPope
  24. The Brother of the Christian Schools in the World Today: A Declaration†1967Lasallian Declaration (39th General Chapter)Ecclesial Initiatives
  25. Catholicam Christi Ecclesiam6 January 1967Establishing the Council of the Laity and the Commission Justice and PeacePope
  26. Petrum et Paulum Apostolos22 February 1967Proclaiming the Year of FaithPope
  27. Musicam sacram5 March 1967Instruction on music in the liturgyRoman Curia
  28. Populorum Progressio26 March 1967On the Development of PeoplesPope
  29. Episcopalis Potestatis2 May 1967On the Faculties of Eastern BishopsPope
  30. Tres abhinc annos4 May 1967Second Instruction on implementing Sacrosanctum ConciliumRoman Curia
  31. Signum Magnum13 May 1967On Devotion to Mary, Mother of the ChurchPope
  32. Ad totam Ecclesiam†14 May 1967Ecumenical Directory, Part IRoman Curia
  33. Eucharisticum mysterium25 May 1967Instruction on the worship of the Eucharistic mysteryRoman Curia
  34. Sacrum Diaconatus Ordinem18 June 1967Restoring the Permanent DiaconatePope
  35. Sacerdotalis Caelibatus24 June 1967On the Celibacy of the PriestPope
  36. Message des évêques du Tiers-Monde†August 1967Message to the Peoples of the Third World (18 bishops)Ecclesial Initiatives
  37. Pro Comperto Sane6 August 1967On Diocesan Bishops as Members of the Roman CongregationsPope
  38. Regimini Ecclesiae Universae15 August 1967On the Reform of the Roman CuriaPope
  39. Common Declaration28 October 1967Common Declaration of Paul VI and Athenagoras I (1967)Ecumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  40. Africae Terrarum29 October 1967Message to the Peoples of AfricaPope
  41. Final recommendations of the I Ordinary General Assembly†29 October 1967I Ordinary General Assembly (1967), Preservation and strengthening of the Catholic faith: final recommendations/propositions (no single final text)Synod of Bishops
  42. General Audience of 27 December 196727 December 1967The Council's teaching on the People of God and the laity's right and duty to share the Church's mission (1967)Pope
  43. The Church in Our Day21 January 1968The Church in Our DayBishops' Conferences
  44. Carta de Río†May 1968Letter of Rio (Latin American Jesuit provincials on social justice)Ecclesial Initiatives
  45. Pontificalis Romani18 June 1968Approving the New Rites of Ordination of Deacons, Priests and BishopsPope
  46. Solemni Hac Liturgia30 June 1968Credo of the People of GodPope
  47. Humanae Vitae25 July 1968On the Regulation of BirthPope
  48. De Ordinatione Diaconi, Presbyteri et Episcopi†15 August 1968Rite of Ordination (editio typica)Roman Curia
  49. Documento de Medellín: La Iglesia en la actual transformación de América Latina a la luz del Concilio6 September 1968Medellín ConclusionsBishops' Conferences
  50. Human Life in Our Day15 November 1968Human Life in Our DayBishops' Conferences
  51. Reflections on Objectives and Methods of the Commission1969Reflections on Objectives and Methods of the CommissionTheological & Biblical Commissions
  52. Renovationis causam†6 January 1969Instruction on renewal of religious formationRoman Curia
  53. General Audience of 15 January 196915 January 1969Conciliar renewal must be chiefly interior, moral and personal, not merely structural (1969)Pope
  54. Comme le prévoit25 January 1969Instruction on translation of liturgical textsRoman Curia
  55. Mysterii Paschalis14 February 1969Approving the Reformed Liturgical Year and General Roman CalendarPope
  56. Ordo celebrandi Matrimonium19 March 1969Rite of Marriage (editio typica)Roman Curia
  57. Documento de San Miguel†April 1969San Miguel Declaration (application of Medellín to Argentina)Bishops' Conferences
  58. Missale Romanum3 April 1969Promulgating the Roman Missal Revised by Decree of the CouncilPope
  59. Institutio Generalis Missalis Romani6 April 1969General Instruction of the Roman Missal (1969)Roman Curia
  60. General Directory for the Pastoral Ministry to Tourism29 April 1969Pastoral Directory on TourismRoman Curia
  61. Sacra Rituum Congregatio8 May 1969Dividing the Congregation of Rites into Divine Worship and Causes of SaintsPope
  62. Ordo Baptismi Parvulorum15 May 1969Rite of Baptism for Children (editio typica)Roman Curia
  63. Ordo Lectionum Missae25 May 1969Lectionary for Mass (editio typica)Roman Curia
  64. Sollicitudo Omnium Ecclesiarum24 June 1969On the Office of Papal RepresentativesPope
  65. Kampala Homily31 July 1969Homily in Kampala at the Conclusion of the Symposium of Bishops of AfricaPope
  66. Pastoralis Migratorum Cura15 August 1969On the Pastoral Care of MigrantsPope
  67. Ordo Exsequiarum15 August 1969Order of Christian Funerals (editio typica)Roman Curia
  68. Venite seorsum15 August 1969Instruction on the contemplative life and enclosure of nunsRoman Curia
  69. Recurrens Mensis October7 October 1969On the Rosary and PeacePope
  70. Final propositions of the I Extraordinary General Assembly†27 October 1969I Extraordinary General Assembly (1969), Cooperation between the Holy See and Episcopal Conferences: final propositionsSynod of Bishops

1970s

  1. The Priestly Ministry1970The Priestly MinistryTheological & Biblical Commissions
  2. Ratio fundamentalis institutionis sacerdotalis†6 January 1970Basic Plan for Priestly Formation (1970)Roman Curia
  3. General Audience of 7 January 19707 January 1970The Council as an ongoing principle of renewal, avoiding both rejection of tradition and confusing custom with tradition (1970)Pope
  4. Dans ces derniers temps†7 January 1970Declaration on Eucharistic celebration in common with other confessionsRoman Curia
  5. Apostolicae Caritatis19 March 1970Establishing the Pontifical Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant PeoplePope
  6. Missale Romanum26 March 1970Roman Missal (editio typica)Roman Curia
  7. Matrimonia Mixta31 March 1970On Mixed MarriagesPope
  8. Spiritus Domini†16 April 1970Ecumenical Directory, Part II: Ecumenism in Higher EducationRoman Curia
  9. Déclaration commune12 May 1970Common Declaration of Paul VI and Catholicos Vasken IEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  10. Ordo consecrationis virginum31 May 1970Rite of Consecration of Virgins (editio typica)Roman Curia
  11. Calendaria particularia24 June 1970Instruction on particular calendarsRoman Curia
  12. Liturgicae instaurationes5 September 1970Third Instruction on implementing Sacrosanctum ConciliumRoman Curia
  13. Laudis Canticum1 November 1970Promulgating the Revised Liturgy of the HoursPope
  14. Ingravescentem Aetatem20 November 1970On the Age Limit of CardinalsPope
  15. Quinque Iam Anni8 December 1970To the Bishops Five Years after the CouncilPope
  16. The Program of Priestly Formation (1st ed.)18 January 1971Program of Priestly Formation (1st ed.)Bishops' Conferences
  17. Causas Matrimoniales28 March 1971On Procedures in Marriage Nullity CasesPope
  18. Directorium Catechisticum Generale11 April 1971General Catechetical DirectoryRoman Curia
  19. Liturgia Horarum11 April 1971Liturgy of the Hours (editio typica)Roman Curia
  20. Octogesima Adveniens14 May 1971On the Eightieth Anniversary of Rerum NovarumPope
  21. Communio et progressio23 May 1971Pastoral Instruction on the Means of Social CommunicationRoman Curia
  22. Sedula Cura27 June 1971On the Reorganization of the Pontifical Biblical CommissionPope
  23. Evangelica Testificatio29 June 1971On the Renewal of Religious LifePope
  24. Permanent Deacons in the United States: Guidelines on Their Formation and Ministry5 August 1971Permanent Deacon GuidelinesBishops' Conferences
  25. Divinae Consortium Naturae15 August 1971On the Sacrament of ConfirmationPope
  26. Ordo Confirmationis22 August 1971Rite of Confirmation (editio typica)Roman Curia
  27. Eucharistic Doctrine (Windsor Statement)7 September 1971ARCIC I: Eucharistic DoctrineEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  28. Common Declaration27 October 1971Common Declaration of Paul VI and Patriarch Ignatius Jacob IIIEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  29. Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Facilities†November 1971Ethical and Religious Directives (1st ed.)Bishops' Conferences
  30. Convenientes ex universo (De Iustitia in Mundo)†30 November 1971II Ordinary General Assembly (1971), Justice in the WorldSynod of Bishops
  31. Ultimis temporibus†30 November 1971II Ordinary General Assembly (1971), The Ministerial Priesthood: synodal document on the ministerial priesthoodSynod of Bishops
  32. Music in Catholic Worship†1972Music in Catholic WorshipBishops' Conferences
  33. Ordo Initiationis Christianae Adultorum6 January 1972Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (editio typica)Roman Curia
  34. The Study of Philosophy in Seminaries20 January 1972The Study of Philosophy in SeminariesRoman Curia
  35. Mysterium Filii Dei21 February 1972Declaration on errors concerning the Incarnation and the TrinityRoman Curia
  36. In quibus rerum circumstantiis†1 June 1972Instruction on admitting other Christians to Eucharistic communionRoman Curia
  37. Sacramentum Paenitentiae16 June 1972Pastoral norms on general sacramental absolutionRoman Curia
  38. Ad Pascendum15 August 1972Norms for the Order of DiaconatePope
  39. Ministeria Quaedam15 August 1972On First Tonsure, Minor Orders and the SubdiaconatePope
  40. Unity of the Faith and Theological Pluralism11 October 1972Unity of the Faith and Theological PluralismTheological & Biblical Commissions
  41. To Teach as Jesus DidNovember 1972To Teach as Jesus DidBishops' Conferences
  42. Sacram Unctionem Infirmorum30 November 1972On the Sacrament of the Anointing of the SickPope
  43. Ordo Unctionis Infirmorum eorumque Pastoralis Curae7 December 1972Pastoral Care of the Sick (editio typica)Roman Curia
  44. Catholic Teaching on Apostolic Succession1973Catholic Teaching on Apostolic SuccessionTheological & Biblical Commissions
  45. Basic Teachings for Catholic Religious Education†11 January 1973Basic Teachings for Catholic Religious EducationBishops' Conferences
  46. Immensae caritatis29 January 1973Instruction on facilitating sacramental Eucharistic communionRoman Curia
  47. Ecclesiae imago†22 February 1973Directory on the Pastoral Ministry of BishopsRoman Curia
  48. Sacra Congregatio23 March 1973Declaration on the respect due to the Sacrament of PenanceRoman Curia
  49. Haec Sacra Congregatio11 April 1973Letter on the indissolubility of marriageRoman Curia
  50. Eucharistiae participationem27 April 1973Circular letter on Eucharistic PrayersRoman Curia
  51. Common Declaration10 May 1973Common Declaration of Paul VI and Pope Shenouda IIIEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  52. Sanctus Pontifex†24 May 1973Declaration on first confession before first communionRoman Curia
  53. De sacra communione et de cultu mysterii eucharistici extra Missam21 June 1973Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharist outside Mass (editio typica)Roman Curia
  54. Mysterium Ecclesiae24 June 1973Declaration in defense of Catholic doctrine on the ChurchRoman Curia
  55. Men for Others: Education for Social Justice and Social Action Today†July 1973Men for Others (Valencia address)Ecclesial Initiatives
  56. Ministry and Ordination (Canterbury Statement)September 1973ARCIC I: Ministry and OrdinationEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  57. Pueros baptizatos1 November 1973Directory for Masses with ChildrenRoman Curia
  58. Behold Your Mother: Woman of Faith21 November 1973Behold Your MotherBishops' Conferences
  59. Ordo Paenitentiae2 December 1973Rite of Penance (editio typica)Roman Curia
  60. Ut notum est6 December 1973Instruction on dissolution of marriage in favor of the faithRoman Curia
  61. Theses in Christian Ethics: the Obligatory Character of the Moral Directives of the New Testament1974Theses in Christian Ethics: the Obligatory Character of the Moral Directives of the New TestamentTheological & Biblical Commissions
  62. Theological and Pastoral Orientations on the Catholic Charismatic Renewal (Malines Document I)†1974Malines Document IEcclesial Initiatives
  63. Instauratio liturgica25 January 1974Declaration on translations of sacramental formulasRoman Curia
  64. Marialis Cultus2 February 1974For the Right Ordering and Development of Devotion to MaryPope
  65. Nobis in Animo25 March 1974On the Needs of the Church in the Holy LandPope
  66. A Guide to Formation in Priestly Celibacy11 April 1974A Guide to Formation in Priestly CelibacyRoman Curia
  67. Apostolorum Limina23 May 1974Bull of Indiction of the Holy Year 1975Pope
  68. Catechesis on the needs of the Church†11 September 1974 – 6 November 1974Series of audiences on the present needs and difficulties of the Church, opening with faith as the first condition (1974)Pope
  69. Message on human rights and reconciliation23 October 1974III Ordinary General Assembly (1974), Evangelization in the Modern World: Message of the Synod Fathers with Paul VI on human rights and reconciliationSynod of Bishops
  70. Declaration of the Synod Fathers25 October 1974III Ordinary General Assembly (1974), Evangelization in the Modern World: Declaration of the Synod Fathers [→ Evangelii Nuntiandi]Synod of Bishops
  71. Quaestio de abortu18 November 1974Declaration on Procured AbortionRoman Curia
  72. Guidelines and Suggestions for Implementing Nostra Aetate (n. 4)1 December 1974Guidelines on Religious Relations with the JewsRoman Curia
  73. Ratio periclitandae doctrinae ad academicos gradus candidatorum7 December 1974Method of examination of candidates for academic degrees in Sacred ScriptureTheological & Biblical Commissions
  74. Paterna cum Benevolentia8 December 1974On Reconciliation within the ChurchPope
  75. Theses on the Relationship between the Ecclesiastical Magisterium and Theology1975Theses on the Relationship between the Ecclesiastical Magisterium and TheologyTheological & Biblical Commissions
  76. Decree 4: Our Mission Today: The Service of Faith and the Promotion of Justice1975GC32 Decree 4Ecclesial Initiatives
  77. Quaecumque sterilizatio13 March 1975Reply on sterilization in Catholic hospitalsRoman Curia
  78. Missale Romanum (editio typica altera)27 March 1975Roman Missal, second typical editionRoman Curia
  79. Gaudete in Domino9 May 1975On Christian JoyPope
  80. Constans Nobis11 July 1975Uniting the Congregations for Sacraments and Divine WorshipPope
  81. Romano Pontifici Eligendo1 October 1975On the Vacancy of the Apostolic See and the Election of the Roman PontiffPope
  82. Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities20 November 1975Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life ActivitiesBishops' Conferences
  83. Evangelii Nuntiandi8 December 1975On Evangelization in the Modern WorldPope
  84. Persona humana29 December 1975Declaration on certain questions concerning sexual ethicsRoman Curia
  85. Human Development and Christian Salvation1976Human Development and Christian SalvationTheological & Biblical Commissions
  86. The Program of Priestly Formation (2nd ed.)†1976Program of Priestly Formation (2nd ed.)Bishops' Conferences
  87. Political Responsibility: Reflections on an Election Year12 February 1976Political ResponsibilityBishops' Conferences
  88. The Theological Formation of Future Priests†22 February 1976The Theological Formation of Future PriestsRoman Curia
  89. Catechesis on building up the Church†7 July 1976 – 8 September 1976Summer series of audiences on "building the Church" (edificare la Chiesa), from Mt 16:18 (1976)Pope
  90. Authority in the Church I (Venice Statement)September 1976ARCIC I: Authority in the Church IEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  91. Inter insigniores15 October 1976Declaration on the admission of women to the ministerial priesthoodRoman Curia
  92. To Live in Christ Jesus: A Pastoral Reflection on the Moral Life11 November 1976To Live in Christ JesusBishops' Conferences
  93. Apostolatus Peragendi10 December 1976Establishing the Pontifical Council for the LaityPope
  94. Iustitiam et Pacem10 December 1976Establishing the Pontifical Commission Justice and Peace on a Permanent BasisPope
  95. Propositions on the Doctrine of Christian Marriage1977Propositions on the Doctrine of Christian MarriageTheological & Biblical Commissions
  96. The Catholic School19 March 1977The Catholic SchoolRoman Curia
  97. La Iglesia de la Pascua10 April 1977The Easter Church (1st pastoral letter)Diocesan Bishops
  98. Common Declaration29 April 1977Common Declaration of Paul VI and Archbishop CogganEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  99. Ordo dedicationis ecclesiae et altaris29 May 1977Rite of Dedication of a Church and an Altar (editio typica)Roman Curia
  100. La Iglesia, Cuerpo de Cristo en la historia6 August 1977The Church, the Body of Christ in History (2nd pastoral letter)Diocesan Bishops
  101. Message to the People of God29 October 1977IV Ordinary General Assembly (1977), Catechesis in Our Time: Message to the People of God [→ Catechesi Tradendae]Synod of Bishops
  102. Sharing the Light of Faith: National Catechetical Directory†November 1977National Catechetical Directory (Sharing the Light of Faith)Bishops' Conferences
  103. Environment and Art in Catholic Worship2 November 1977Environment and Art in Catholic WorshipBishops' Conferences
  104. Mutuae relationes14 May 1978Directives for mutual relations between bishops and religiousRoman Curia
  105. La Iglesia y las organizaciones políticas populares6 August 1978The Church and Popular Political Organizations (3rd pastoral letter)Diocesan Bishops
  106. Catechesis on the cardinal virtues25 October 1978Completion of John Paul I's plan on the "seven lamps": the cardinal virtues, beginning with prudence (1978)Pope
  107. Pastoral Statement of U.S. Catholic Bishops on Persons with Disabilities16 November 1978Persons with DisabilitiesBishops' Conferences
  108. Select Questions on Christology1979Select Questions on ChristologyTheological & Biblical Commissions
  109. Documento de Puebla: La evangelización en el presente y en el futuro de América Latina13 February 1979Puebla DocumentBishops' Conferences
  110. Redemptor Hominis4 March 1979The Redeemer of ManPope
  111. Novo Incipiente8 April 1979Holy Thursday Letter to Priests 1979Pope
  112. Sapientia Christiana15 April 1979On ecclesiastical universities and facultiesPope
  113. Scripturarum Thesaurus25 April 1979Promulgating the Nova VulgataPope
  114. In ecclesiasticam futurorum3 June 1979Instruction on liturgical formation in seminariesRoman Curia
  115. Misión de la Iglesia en medio de la crisis del país6 August 1979The Church's Mission amid the National Crisis (4th pastoral letter)Diocesan Bishops
  116. Theology of the Body5 September 1979Catechesis cycle on human love in the divine plan (1979-1984)Pope
  117. Address to the United Nations2 October 1979Address to the 34th UN General AssemblyPope
  118. Catechesi Tradendae16 October 1979On catechesis in our timePope
  119. Brothers and Sisters to Us14 November 1979Brothers and Sisters to Us (on racism)Bishops' Conferences
  120. Common Declaration30 November 1979Common Declaration launching Catholic-Orthodox theological dialogueEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue

1980s

  1. Patres Ecclesiae2 January 1980On St Basil the Great, 16th centenaryPope
  2. Circular Letter on Spiritual Formation in Seminaries6 January 1980Circular Letter on Spiritual Formation in SeminariesRoman Curia
  3. Conclusions of the Particular Synod for the Netherlands†31 January 1980Particular (Special) Synod for the Netherlands (1980), The Pastoral Situation in the Netherlands: Conclusions/ResolutionsSynod of Bishops
  4. Dominicae Cenae24 February 1980Letter to bishops on the mystery and worship of the EucharistPope
  5. Postquam apostoli25 March 1980Directive notes on cooperation among particular Churches and distribution of clergyRoman Curia
  6. Inaestimabile donum3 April 1980Instruction on certain norms concerning worship of the Eucharistic mysteryRoman Curia
  7. Iura et bona5 May 1980Declaration on EuthanasiaRoman Curia
  8. Address to UNESCO2 June 1980Address to UNESCO on culturePope
  9. Religious and Human Promotion12 August 1980Religious and Human PromotionRoman Curia
  10. The Contemplative Dimension of Religious Life†12 August 1980The Contemplative Dimension of Religious LifeRoman Curia
  11. Our Secondary Schools Today and Tomorrow†September 1980Our Schools Today and TomorrowEcclesial Initiatives
  12. Pastoralis actio20 October 1980Instruction on infant baptismRoman Curia
  13. Message to Christian Families in the Modern World25 October 1980V Ordinary General Assembly (1980), The Christian Family: Message to Christian Families [→ Familiaris Consortio]Synod of Bishops
  14. Called and Gifted: The American Catholic Laity13 November 1980Called and GiftedBishops' Conferences
  15. Dives in Misericordia30 November 1980On the mercy of GodPope
  16. Egregiae Virtutis31 December 1980Sts Cyril and Methodius co-patrons of EuropePope
  17. The Program of Priestly Formation (3rd ed.)†1981Program of Priestly Formation (3rd ed.)Bishops' Conferences
  18. Ordo Lectionum Missae (editio typica altera)21 January 1981Lectionary for Mass, second typical editionRoman Curia
  19. A Concilio Constantinopolitano I25 March 19811600th anniversary of Constantinople I and 1550th of EphesusPope
  20. Familia a Deo Instituta9 May 1981Establishing the Pontifical Council for the FamilyPope
  21. Laborem Exercens14 September 1981On human workPope
  22. Familiaris Consortio22 November 1981On the role of the Christian family in the modern worldPope
  23. Penance and Reconciliation1982Penance and ReconciliationTheological & Biblical Commissions
  24. Theology, Christology, Anthropology1982Theology, Christology, AnthropologyTheological & Biblical Commissions
  25. Fulfilled in Your Hearing: The Homily in the Sunday Assembly1982Fulfilled in Your HearingBishops' Conferences
  26. Liturgical Music Today†1982Liturgical Music TodayBishops' Conferences
  27. The Final Report1982ARCIC I Final ReportEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  28. Fraternità di Comunione e Liberazione11 February 1982Pontifical recognition of the Fraternity of Communion and LiberationEcclesial Initiatives
  29. Common Declaration29 May 1982Common Declaration of John Paul II and Archbishop Runcie (Canterbury)Ecumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  30. The Mystery of the Church and of the Eucharist in the Light of the Mystery of the Holy Trinity6 July 1982Munich DocumentEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  31. Magnum Matrimonii Sacramentum7 October 1982Erecting the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and FamilyPope
  32. Lay Catholics in Schools: Witnesses to Faith15 October 1982Lay Catholics in SchoolsRoman Curia
  33. Propositions on the Dignity and Rights of the Human Person1983Propositions on the Dignity and Rights of the Human PersonTheological & Biblical Commissions
  34. Aperite Portas Redemptori6 January 1983Bull of indiction of the Holy Year of the Redemption 1983Pope
  35. Codex Iuris Canonici25 January 1983Code of Canon Law (1983)Pope
  36. Divinus Perfectionis Magister25 January 1983On the procedure for causes of saintsPope
  37. Sacrae Disciplinae Leges25 January 1983Promulgating the revised Code of Canon LawPope
  38. Catechesis for the Holy Year of the Redemption†23 March 1983 – 16 May 1984Audiences on the mystery of Redemption during the Extraordinary Jubilee of the Redemption, interrupting the Theology of the Body (1983-1984)Pope
  39. Catequese Renovada: Orientações e Conteúdo (Doc. 26)†15 April 1983Renewed CatechesisBishops' Conferences
  40. The Challenge of Peace: God's Promise and Our Response3 May 1983The Challenge of PeaceBishops' Conferences
  41. Essential Elements in the Church's Teaching on Religious Life31 May 1983Essential Elements on Religious LifeRoman Curia
  42. Sacerdotium ministeriale6 August 1983Letter on certain questions concerning the minister of the EucharistRoman Curia
  43. Charter of the Rights of the Family22 October 1983Charter of the Rights of the FamilyRoman Curia
  44. Message of the Synod (Reconciliation and Penance)†27 October 1983VI Ordinary General Assembly (1983), Penance and Reconciliation in the Mission of the Church: final message [→ Reconciliatio et Paenitentia]Synod of Bishops
  45. Educational Guidance in Human Love1 November 1983Educational Guidance in Human LoveRoman Curia
  46. Quaesitum est26 November 1983Declaration on Masonic associationsRoman Curia
  47. The Hispanic Presence: Challenge and Commitment†12 December 1983The Hispanic PresenceBishops' Conferences
  48. De sacra Scriptura et christologia1984Bible and ChristologyTheological & Biblical Commissions
  49. Select Themes of Ecclesiology on the Occasion of the 20th Anniversary of the Closing of Vatican II1984Select Themes of Ecclesiology on the Occasion of the 20th Anniversary of the Closing of Vatican IITheological & Biblical Commissions
  50. Our Communion, Our Peace, Our Promise†1984Pastoral Letter on the LiturgyDiocesan Bishops
  51. Salvifici Doloris11 February 1984On the Christian meaning of human sufferingPope
  52. Redemptionis Donum25 March 1984To men and women religious on consecrationPope
  53. Redemptionis Anno20 April 1984On the city of JerusalemPope
  54. De Benedictionibus31 May 1984Book of Blessings (editio typica)Roman Curia
  55. Dialogue and Mission†10 June 1984The Attitude of the Church towards Followers of Other ReligionsRoman Curia
  56. Common Declaration23 June 1984Common Declaration of John Paul II and Patriarch Ignatius Zakka IEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  57. Libertatis nuntius6 August 1984Instruction on certain aspects of the Theology of LiberationRoman Curia
  58. What We Have Seen and Heard9 September 1984What We Have Seen and Heard (Black Catholic bishops on evangelization)Bishops' Conferences
  59. Caeremoniale Episcoporum14 September 1984Ceremonial of Bishops (editio typica)Roman Curia
  60. Reconciliatio et Paenitentia2 December 1984On reconciliation and penance in the mission of the Church todayPope
  61. Catechesis on the Creed5 December 1984Wednesday catechesis cycle on the Creed (1985-1996)Pope
  62. The Consciousness of Christ concerning Himself and His Mission1985The Consciousness of Christ concerning Himself and His MissionTheological & Biblical Commissions
  63. Dolentium Hominum11 February 1985Establishing the Pontifical Commission for Health Care WorkersPope
  64. Ratio fundamentalis institutionis sacerdotalis (1985)19 March 1985Basic Plan for Priestly Formation (updated 1985)Roman Curia
  65. Dilecti Amici31 March 1985To the youth of the world (International Youth Year)Pope
  66. Slavorum Apostoli2 June 1985On Sts Cyril and MethodiusPope
  67. Notes on the correct way to present Jews and Judaism†24 June 1985Notes on Jews and Judaism in Preaching and CatechesisRoman Curia
  68. Catechesis on God the Father Almighty, Creator3 July 1985 – 17 December 1986Creed sub-cycle on "I believe in God": knowledge of God, Trinity, creation, Providence, angels, original sin (1985-1986)Pope
  69. Homily opening the Extraordinary Synod24 November 1985Opening of the 1985 Extraordinary Synod on Vatican II's 20th anniversaryPope
  70. Ecclesia sub verbo Dei mysteria Christi celebrans pro salute mundi†7 December 1985II Extraordinary General Assembly (1985), 20th anniversary of the conclusion of Vatican II: Final Report (Relatio finalis)Synod of Bishops
  71. Nuntius (Message to the People of God)†7 December 1985II Extraordinary General Assembly (1985), 20th anniversary of the conclusion of Vatican II: Message to the People of GodSynod of Bishops
  72. Guide to the Training of Future Priests concerning Social Communications19 March 1986Guide on Social Communications for Future PriestsRoman Curia
  73. Libertatis conscientia22 March 1986Instruction on Christian Freedom and LiberationRoman Curia
  74. Spirituali Militum Curae21 April 1986On military ordinariatesPope
  75. Dominum et Vivificantem18 May 1986On the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church and the worldPope
  76. Augustinum Hipponensem28 August 1986On St Augustine, 16th centenary of his conversionPope
  77. Salvation and the Church3 September 1986ARCIC II: Salvation and the ChurchEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  78. Homosexualitatis problema1 October 1986Letter on the Pastoral Care of Homosexual PersonsRoman Curia
  79. Address at Assisi27 October 1986Address at the World Day of Prayer for Peace, AssisiPope
  80. Giornata mondiale di preghiera per la pace27 October 1986World Day of Prayer for Peace, Assisi (closing address)Ecumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  81. Economic Justice for AllNovember 1986Economic Justice for AllBishops' Conferences
  82. National Statutes for the CatechumenateNovember 1986National Statutes for the CatechumenateBishops' Conferences
  83. The Characteristics of Jesuit Education8 December 1986Characteristics of Jesuit EducationEcclesial Initiatives
  84. Address to the Roman Curia22 December 1986Christmas address to the Curia interpreting the Assisi meetingPope
  85. At the Service of the Human Community†27 December 1986An Ethical Approach to the International Debt QuestionRoman Curia
  86. Catechesis on Jesus Christ7 January 1987 – 19 April 1989Creed sub-cycle on Christ: his historical and messianic reality, true God and true man, mission, Paschal mystery and lordship (1987-1989)Pope
  87. Donum vitae22 February 1987Instruction on Respect for Human Life in its OriginRoman Curia
  88. Redemptoris Mater25 March 1987On the Blessed Virgin Mary in the life of the pilgrim ChurchPope
  89. Faith, Sacraments and the Unity of the Church16 June 1987Bari DocumentEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  90. Message to the People of God†29 October 1987VII Ordinary General Assembly (1987), Vocation and Mission of the Lay Faithful: Message to the People of God [→ Christifideles Laici]Synod of Bishops
  91. Concerts in Churches5 November 1987Instruction on Concerts in ChurchesRoman Curia
  92. National Pastoral Plan for Hispanic Ministry†18 November 1987National Pastoral Plan for Hispanic MinistryBishops' Conferences
  93. Duodecimum Saeculum4 December 1987On the 12th centenary of Nicaea II and sacred imagesPope
  94. Joint Declaration7 December 1987Joint Declaration of John Paul II and Patriarch Dimitrios IEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  95. Sollicitudo Rei Socialis30 December 1987On social concern (20th anniversary of Populorum Progressio)Pope
  96. Faith and Inculturation1988Faith and InculturationTheological & Biblical Commissions
  97. Paschalis sollemnitatis16 January 1988Circular Letter on Preparing and Celebrating the Paschal FeastsRoman Curia
  98. Euntes in Mundum25 January 1988On the millennium of the baptism of Kievan RusPope
  99. Iuvenum Patris31 January 1988On St John Bosco, centenary of his deathPope
  100. The Virgin Mary in Intellectual and Spiritual Formation25 March 1988The Virgin Mary in Intellectual and Spiritual FormationRoman Curia
  101. The Religious Dimension of Education in a Catholic School7 April 1988The Religious Dimension of Education in a Catholic SchoolRoman Curia
  102. Unité et diversité dans l'Église11 April 1988Unity and Diversity in the ChurchTheological & Biblical Commissions
  103. Christi Ecclesia2 June 1988Directory for Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a PriestRoman Curia
  104. The Sacrament of Order in the Sacramental Structure of the Church26 June 1988Valamo DocumentEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  105. Pastor Bonus28 June 1988On the Roman CuriaPope
  106. Directory for the Ad Limina Visit29 June 1988Directory for the Ad Limina VisitRoman Curia
  107. Professio fidei et Iusiurandum fidelitatis1 July 1988Formula for the Profession of Faith and Oath of FidelityRoman Curia
  108. Ecclesia Dei2 July 1988On the Lefebvre schism and the Ecclesia Dei CommissionPope
  109. Mulieris Dignitatem15 August 1988On the dignity and vocation of womenPope
  110. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (U.S. edition, mandatory use)†1 September 1988RCIA U.S. EditionBishops' Conferences
  111. The Church and Racism†3 November 1988The Church and Racism: Towards a More Fraternal SocietyRoman Curia
  112. Vicesimus Quintus Annus4 December 1988On the 25th anniversary of Sacrosanctum ConciliumPope
  113. Christifideles Laici30 December 1988On the vocation and mission of the lay faithfulPope
  114. The Interpretation of Dogma1989The Interpretation of DogmaTheological & Biblical Commissions
  115. Catechesis on the Holy Spirit26 April 1989 – 3 July 1991Creed sub-cycle on the Holy Spirit in the Trinity, Scripture, the Church and Christian life (1989-1991)Pope
  116. Pornography and Violence in the Communications Media7 May 1989Pornography and Violence in the Media: A Pastoral ResponseRoman Curia
  117. De Ordinatione Episcopi, presbyterorum et diaconorum (editio typica altera)29 June 1989Rite of Ordination, second typical editionRoman Curia
  118. Redemptoris Custos15 August 1989On St Joseph in the life of Christ and the ChurchPope
  119. Common Declaration2 October 1989Common Declaration of John Paul II and Archbishop Runcie (Rome)Ecumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  120. Criteria for Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Cooperation in Communications4 October 1989Criteria for Ecumenical and Interreligious Cooperation in CommunicationsRoman Curia
  121. Orationis formas15 October 1989Letter on some aspects of Christian MeditationRoman Curia
  122. Inspectis dierum10 November 1989Instruction on the Study of the Fathers of the Church in Priestly FormationRoman Curia

1990s

  1. Statuti generali dell'Opera di Maria†1990General Statutes of the Work of Mary (Focolare) approvedEcclesial Initiatives
  2. Potissimum institutioni†2 February 1990Directives on Formation in Religious InstitutesRoman Curia
  3. Ordo celebrandi Matrimonium (editio typica altera)19 March 1990Rite of Marriage, second typical editionRoman Curia
  4. Donum veritatis24 May 1990Instruction on the Ecclesial Vocation of the TheologianRoman Curia
  5. Plenty Good Room: The Spirit and Truth of African American Catholic WorshipJune 1990Plenty Good RoomBishops' Conferences
  6. Ex Corde Ecclesiae15 August 1990On Catholic universitiesPope
  7. Anti-Semitism (Prague joint statement)6 September 1990ILC Prague Statement on Anti-SemitismEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  8. The Church as Communion6 September 1990ARCIC II: The Church as CommunionEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  9. Codex Canonum Ecclesiarum Orientalium18 October 1990Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches (CCEO)Pope
  10. Sacri Canones18 October 1990Promulgating the Code of Canons of the Eastern ChurchesPope
  11. Message to the People of God†27 October 1990VIII Ordinary General Assembly (1990), Formation of Priests in Circumstances of the Present Day: Message to the People of God [→ Pastores Dabo Vobis]Synod of Bishops
  12. Heritage and Hope: Evangelization in the United States†November 1990Heritage and HopeBishops' Conferences
  13. In Support of Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools†14 November 1990In Support of Catholic SchoolsBishops' Conferences
  14. Redemptoris Missio7 December 1990On the permanent validity of the Church's missionary mandatePope
  15. Centesimus Annus1 May 1991On the centenary of Rerum NovarumPope
  16. Dialogue and Proclamation19 May 1991Dialogue and ProclamationRoman Curia
  17. Catechesis on the Church10 July 1991 – 30 August 1995Creed sub-cycle on the Church: mystery, marks, People of God, sacraments, ministries, laity, consecrated life, unity and ecumenism, largely following Lumen Gentium (1991-1995)Pope
  18. Renewing the Earth14 November 1991Renewing the EarthBishops' Conferences
  19. Ut testes simus Christi qui nos liberavit (Declaratio)†13 December 1991I Special Assembly for Europe (1991), So that we might be witnesses of Christ who has set us free: Final DeclarationSynod of Bishops
  20. Some Current Questions in Eschatology1992Some Current Questions in EschatologyTheological & Biblical Commissions
  21. The Program of Priestly Formation (4th ed.)†1992Program of Priestly Formation (4th ed.)Bishops' Conferences
  22. II Sínodo Arquidiocesano de México: Evangelización de las Culturas en la Ciudad de México (ECUCIM)†1992Second Synod of the Archdiocese of MexicoDiocesan Bishops
  23. Aetatis novae22 February 1992Pastoral Instruction on Social CommunicationsRoman Curia
  24. Pastores Dabo Vobis25 March 1992On the formation of priestsPope
  25. Instruction on the Instruments of Social Communication in Promoting the Doctrine of the Faith30 March 1992Instruction on Social Communication and the Doctrine of the FaithRoman Curia
  26. Communionis notio28 May 1992Letter on some aspects of the Church understood as CommunionRoman Curia
  27. Some Considerations concerning Legislative Proposals on Non-discrimination of Homosexual Persons23 July 1992Considerations on Non-discrimination LegislationRoman Curia
  28. Catechism of the Catholic Church11 October 1992Catechism of the Catholic Church (1992)Pope
  29. Fidei Depositum11 October 1992Promulgating the Catechism of the Catholic ChurchPope
  30. Documento de Santo Domingo: Nueva evangelización, promoción humana, cultura cristiana†28 October 1992Santo Domingo DocumentBishops' Conferences
  31. Stewardship: A Disciple's ResponseNovember 1992Stewardship: A Disciple's ResponseBishops' Conferences
  32. Go and Make Disciples: A National Plan and Strategy for Catholic Evangelization in the United States18 November 1992Go and Make DisciplesBishops' Conferences
  33. Inde a Pontificatus25 March 1993Uniting the Pontifical Councils for Culture and for Dialogue with Non-BelieversPope
  34. Directory for the Application of Principles and Norms on Ecumenism†25 March 1993Ecumenical Directory (1993)Roman Curia
  35. L'interprétation de la Bible dans l'Église15 April 1993The Interpretation of the Bible in the ChurchTheological & Biblical Commissions
  36. Uniatism, Method of Union of the Past, and the Present Search for Full Communion23 June 1993Balamand DocumentEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  37. Responses concerning uterine isolation31 July 1993Responses on Uterine IsolationRoman Curia
  38. Ignatian Pedagogy: A Practical Approach31 July 1993Ignatian PedagogyEcclesial Initiatives
  39. Veritatis Splendor6 August 1993On fundamental questions of the Church's moral teachingPope
  40. Communities of Salt and Light: Reflections on the Social Mission of the ParishNovember 1993Communities of Salt and LightBishops' Conferences
  41. Follow the Way of Love17 November 1993Follow the Way of Love (to families)Bishops' Conferences
  42. Guide for Catechists3 December 1993Guide for CatechistsRoman Curia
  43. Socialium Scientiarum1 January 1994Establishing the Pontifical Academy of Social SciencesPope
  44. Varietates legitimae25 January 1994Fourth Instruction: Inculturation and the Roman LiturgyRoman Curia
  45. Directory on the Ministry and Life of Priests31 January 1994Directory on the Ministry and Life of Priests (1994)Roman Curia
  46. Gratissimam Sane2 February 1994Letter to FamiliesPope
  47. Congregavit nos in unum Christi amor2 February 1994Fraternal Life in CommunityRoman Curia
  48. Vitae Mysterium11 February 1994Establishing the Pontifical Academy for LifePope
  49. Message to the People of God†6 May 1994I Special Assembly for Africa (1994), The Church in Africa and her evangelizing mission towards the year 2000: Message [→ Ecclesia in Africa]Synod of Bishops
  50. Ordinatio Sacerdotalis22 May 1994On reserving priestly ordination to men alonePope
  51. The Presence of the Church in the University and in University Culture22 May 1994The Church in the University and University CultureRoman Curia
  52. Annus internationalis Familiae14 September 1994Letter on reception of Communion by divorced and remarried faithfulRoman Curia
  53. Message of the Synod†28 October 1994IX Ordinary General Assembly (1994), Consecrated Life and its Role in the Church and the World: final message [→ Vita Consecrata]Synod of Bishops
  54. Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services (revised)†November 1994Ethical and Religious Directives (1994 rev.)Bishops' Conferences
  55. Tertio Millennio Adveniente10 November 1994On preparation for the Jubilee of the Year 2000Pope
  56. Common Christological Declaration11 November 1994Common Christological Declaration between the Catholic Church and the Assyrian Church of the EastEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  57. Letter to Children13 December 1994Letter to Children in the Year of the FamilyPope
  58. Charter for Health Care Workers†1 January 1995Charter for Health Care Workers (1995)Roman Curia
  59. Select Questions on the Theology of God the Redeemer1995Select Questions on the Theology of God the RedeemerTheological & Biblical Commissions
  60. Our Mission and Culture (and other decrees)†1995GC34 DecreesEcclesial Initiatives
  61. Evangelium Vitae25 March 1995On the value and inviolability of human lifePope
  62. Orientale Lumen2 May 1995On the Churches of the EastPope
  63. Ut Unum Sint25 May 1995On commitment to ecumenismPope
  64. Guidelines for the Celebration of the Sacraments with Persons with Disabilities16 June 1995Sacraments with Persons with DisabilitiesBishops' Conferences
  65. Letter to Women29 June 1995Letter to Women ahead of the Beijing ConferencePope
  66. Common Declaration29 June 1995Common Declaration of John Paul II and Patriarch Bartholomew I (1995)Ecumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  67. Catechesis on the Blessed Virgin Mary6 September 1995 – 12 November 1997Creed sub-cycle on Mary in the mystery of Christ and the Church, following Lumen Gentium chapter VIII (1995-1997)Pope
  68. The Greek and Latin Traditions regarding the Procession of the Holy Spirit†8 September 1995Clarification on the FilioqueRoman Curia
  69. Ecclesia in Africa14 September 1995Post-synodal exhortation on the Church in AfricaPope
  70. Address to the United Nations5 October 1995Address to the 50th UN General AssemblyPope
  71. Responsum ad dubium concerning Ordinatio sacerdotalis28 October 1995Response on the teaching of Ordinatio sacerdotalisRoman Curia
  72. Called and Gifted for the Third MillenniumNovember 1995Called and Gifted for the Third MillenniumBishops' Conferences
  73. Apostolic Letter for the Union of Brest12 November 1995Fourth centenary of the Union of BrestPope
  74. The Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality8 December 1995The Truth and Meaning of Human SexualityRoman Curia
  75. Message of the Synod Fathers†13 December 1995Special Assembly for Lebanon (1995), Christ is our hope: final message [→ Une espérance nouvelle pour le Liban]Synod of Bishops
  76. Il Padre incomprensibile†6 January 1996Instruction applying the liturgical prescriptions of the Code of Canons of the Eastern ChurchesRoman Curia
  77. Universi Dominici Gregis22 February 1996On the vacancy of the Apostolic See and the election of the Roman PontiffPope
  78. Vita Consecrata25 March 1996On the consecrated life and its missionPope
  79. Preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage13 May 1996Preparation for the Sacrament of MarriageRoman Curia
  80. Sons and Daughters of the Light: A Pastoral Plan for Ministry with Young Adults12 November 1996Sons and Daughters of the LightBishops' Conferences
  81. Operosam Diem1 December 1996On St Ambrose, 16th centenary of his deathPope
  82. Common Declaration5 December 1996Common Declaration of John Paul II and Archbishop CareyEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  83. Common Declaration13 December 1996Common Declaration of John Paul II and Catholicos Karekin IEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  84. Christianity and the World Religions1997Christianity and the World ReligionsTheological & Biblical Commissions
  85. Renewing the Vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry†1997Renewing the VisionBishops' Conferences
  86. Common Declaration25 January 1997Common Declaration of John Paul II and Catholicos Aram IEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  87. Stella Maris31 January 1997On the maritime apostolatePope
  88. Vademecum for Confessors concerning some aspects of the morality of conjugal life12 February 1997Vademecum for Confessors on Conjugal MoralityRoman Curia
  89. Ethics in Advertising22 February 1997Ethics in AdvertisingRoman Curia
  90. The Ecumenical Dimension in the Formation of those engaged in Pastoral Work†16 March 1997The Ecumenical Dimension in Pastoral FormationRoman Curia
  91. Instruction on Diocesan Synods†19 March 1997Instruction on Diocesan SynodsRoman Curia
  92. A New Hope for Lebanon10 May 1997Post-synodal exhortation on the Church in LebanonPope
  93. Laetamur Magnopere15 August 1997Approving the Latin typical edition of the CatechismPope
  94. Ecclesiae de mysterio15 August 1997Instruction on collaboration of the non-ordained faithful in the ministry of priestsRoman Curia
  95. General Directory for Catechesis15 August 1997General Directory for CatechesisRoman Curia
  96. Always Our Children10 September 1997Always Our ChildrenBishops' Conferences
  97. Divini Amoris Scientia19 October 1997Proclaiming St Therese of Lisieux a Doctor of the ChurchPope
  98. Catechesis in preparation for and celebration of the Great Jubilee19 November 1997 – 21 March 2001Trinitarian Jubilee cycle following Tertio Millennio Adveniente: Christ (1997-98), Holy Spirit (1998), the Father (1999), the Trinity in the Jubilee Year (2000-01)Pope
  99. Becoming an Evangelizing People21 November 1997Becoming an Evangelizing People (on evangelization)Diocesan Bishops
  100. Towards a Better Distribution of Land23 November 1997Towards a Better Distribution of Land: The Challenge of Agrarian ReformRoman Curia
  101. Message of the Special Assembly for America9 December 1997Special Assembly for America (1997), Encounter with the Living Jesus Christ: Message [→ Ecclesia in America]Synod of Bishops
  102. The Catholic School on the Threshold of the Third Millennium28 December 1997The Catholic School on the Threshold of the Third MillenniumRoman Curia
  103. Ecclesia in Urbe1 January 1998On the Vicariate of RomePope
  104. Ratio fundamentalis institutionis diaconorum permanentium / Directorium pro ministerio et vita diaconorum permanentium22 February 1998Basic Norms and Directory for Permanent DeaconsRoman Curia
  105. We Remember: A Reflection on the Shoah16 March 1998We Remember: A Reflection on the ShoahRoman Curia
  106. What and How Do We and Ought We Teach About Each Other?26 March 1998ILC Vatican City joint statement on teachingEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  107. Jubilee catechesis on the Holy Spirit13 May 1998 – 9 December 1998Second preparatory year: systematic reflection on the Holy Spirit (1998)Pope
  108. Message of the Special Assembly for Asia†14 May 1998Special Assembly for Asia (1998), Jesus Christ the Saviour and his mission of love and service in Asia: Message [→ Ecclesia in Asia]Synod of Bishops
  109. Ad Tuendam Fidem18 May 1998Inserting norms on definitive teaching into the CodesPope
  110. Apostolos Suos21 May 1998On the theological and juridical nature of episcopal conferencesPope
  111. Dies Domini31 May 1998On keeping the Lord's Day holyPope
  112. Sharing Catholic Social Teaching: Challenges and Directions19 June 1998Sharing Catholic Social TeachingBishops' Conferences
  113. Doctrinal Commentary on the Concluding Formula of the Professio fidei29 June 1998Commentary on the Professio fideiRoman Curia
  114. Of Human Life22 July 1998Of Human Life (on Humanae Vitae)Diocesan Bishops
  115. The Gift of Authority (Authority in the Church III)3 September 1998ARCIC II: The Gift of AuthorityEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  116. Fides et Ratio14 September 1998On the relationship between faith and reasonPope
  117. The Dignity of Older People and their Mission in the Church and in the World1 October 1998The Dignity of Older PeopleRoman Curia
  118. The Primacy of the Successor of Peter in the Mystery of the Church31 October 1998Considerations on the Primacy of PeterRoman Curia
  119. Living the Gospel of Life: A Challenge to American CatholicsNovember 1998Living the Gospel of LifeBishops' Conferences
  120. De Exorcismis et supplicationibus quibusdam†22 November 1998Rite of Exorcism (editio typica)Roman Curia
  121. Incarnationis Mysterium29 November 1998Bull of indiction of the Great Jubilee of the Year 2000Pope
  122. Inter-Institute Collaboration for Formation8 December 1998Inter-Institute Collaboration for FormationRoman Curia
  123. Message of the Special Assembly for Oceania10 December 1998Special Assembly for Oceania (1998), Jesus Christ and the Peoples of Oceania: Message [→ Ecclesia in Oceania]Synod of Bishops
  124. Jubilee catechesis on God the Father16 December 1998 – 12 January 2000Third preparatory year: the Father, conversion, eschatology (heaven, hell, purgatory) and the civilization of love (1998-2000)Pope
  125. Ecclesia in America22 January 1999Post-synodal exhortation on the Church in AmericaPope
  126. Inter Munera Academiarum28 January 1999On the Pontifical Academy of St Thomas Aquinas and the Roman Theological AcademyPope
  127. The Priest and the Third Christian Millennium19 March 1999The Priest and the Third Christian Millennium, Teacher of the WordRoman Curia
  128. Letter to Artists4 April 1999Letter to ArtistsPope
  129. Verbi sponsa13 May 1999Instruction on the contemplative life and enclosure of nunsRoman Curia
  130. Towards a Pastoral Approach to Culture23 May 1999Towards a Pastoral Approach to CultureRoman Curia
  131. Letter to the Elderly1 October 1999Letter to the ElderlyPope
  132. Spes Aedificandi1 October 1999Proclaiming Sts Bridget, Catherine of Siena and Teresa Benedicta co-patronesses of EuropePope
  133. Message of the Synod Fathers†22 October 1999II Special Assembly for Europe (1999), Jesus Christ alive in his Church, source of hope for Europe: final Message [→ Ecclesia in Europa]Synod of Bishops
  134. Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification31 October 1999Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification (signed Augsburg)Ecumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  135. Ecclesia in Asia6 November 1999Post-synodal exhortation on the Church in AsiaPope
  136. Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us: A Pastoral Plan for Adult Faith Formation17 November 1999Our Hearts Were Burning Within UsBishops' Conferences
  137. The Application of Ex Corde Ecclesiae for the United States17 November 1999Ex Corde Ecclesiae Application for the U.S.Bishops' Conferences
  138. Homily opening the Great Jubilee24 December 1999Christmas midnight Mass and opening of the Holy DoorPope

2000s

  1. As I Have Done for You†2000As I Have Done for You (on ministry in the parish)Diocesan Bishops
  2. Jubilee Year catechesis on the glory of the Trinity19 January 2000 – 21 March 2001Jubilee Year cycle on the Trinity, salvation history, interreligious dialogue, creation and ecology (2000-2001)Pope
  3. Memory and Reconciliation: The Church and the Faults of the Past7 March 2000Memory and Reconciliation: The Church and the Faults of the PastTheological & Biblical Commissions
  4. Day of Pardon12 March 2000Homily for the Day of Pardon (purification of memory)Pope
  5. Circular Letter on the Sacrament of Penance20 March 2000Circular Letter on the Sacrament of PenanceRoman Curia
  6. Address at Yad Vashem23 March 2000Address at the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial, JerusalemPope
  7. Missale Romanum (editio typica tertia)20 April 2000Roman Missal, third typical edition, with General InstructionRoman Curia
  8. Ethics in Communications4 June 2000Ethics in CommunicationsRoman Curia
  9. The Message of Fatima26 June 2000The Message of FatimaRoman Curia
  10. Note on the Expression Sister Churches30 June 2000Note on the Expression 'Sister Churches'Roman Curia
  11. Family, Marriage and De Facto Unions26 July 2000Family, Marriage and 'De Facto' UnionsRoman Curia
  12. Dominus Iesus6 August 2000Declaration on the Unicity and Salvific Universality of Jesus Christ and the ChurchRoman Curia
  13. Ardens felicitatis14 September 2000Instruction on Prayers for HealingRoman Curia
  14. E Sancti Thomae Mori31 October 2000Proclaiming St Thomas More patron of statesmen and politiciansPope
  15. Common Declaration9 November 2000Common Declaration of John Paul II and Catholicos Karekin II (Rome)Ecumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  16. Welcoming the Stranger Among Us: Unity in Diversity15 November 2000Welcoming the Stranger Among UsBishops' Conferences
  17. Built of Living Stones: Art, Architecture, and Worship16 November 2000Built of Living StonesBishops' Conferences
  18. The Basic Plan for the Ongoing Formation of Priests2001Basic Plan for the Ongoing Formation of PriestsBishops' Conferences
  19. Novo Millennio Ineunte6 January 2001At the close of the Great JubileePope
  20. Notification on Toward a Christian Theology of Religious Pluralism (Dupuis)24 January 2001Notification on the book of J. DupuisRoman Curia
  21. Catechesis on the Psalms and Canticles of Lauds28 March 2001 – 1 October 2003Commentary on the Psalms and Canticles of Morning Prayer, ending with the Benedictus (2001-2003)Pope
  22. Liturgiam authenticam28 March 2001Fifth Instruction: On the Use of Vernacular Languages in Liturgical BooksRoman Curia
  23. Dwell in My Love4 April 2001Dwell in My Love (on racism)Diocesan Bishops
  24. Charta Oecumenica22 April 2001Charta Oecumenica: Guidelines for the Growing Cooperation among the Churches in EuropeEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  25. Sacramentorum Sanctitatis Tutela30 April 2001On the more grave delicts reserved to the CDFPope
  26. Repentance and Reconciliation3 May 2001ILC New York Statement on Repentance and ReconciliationEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  27. Common Declaration4 May 2001Common Declaration at the Bema of St Paul, AreopagusEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  28. The Jewish People and their Sacred Scriptures in the Christian Bible24 May 2001The Jewish People and their Sacred Scriptures in the Christian BibleTheological & Biblical Commissions
  29. Martyrologium Romanum29 June 2001Roman Martyrology (editio typica)Roman Curia
  30. Common Declaration27 September 2001Common Declaration of John Paul II and Catholicos Karekin II (Etchmiadzin)Ecumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  31. Message of the Synod of Bishops to the People of God25 October 2001X Ordinary General Assembly (2001), The Bishop: Servant of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for the Hope of the World: Message [→ Pastores Gregis]Synod of Bishops
  32. Ecclesia in Oceania22 November 2001Post-synodal exhortation on the Church in OceaniaPope
  33. Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy17 December 2001Directory on Popular Piety and the LiturgyRoman Curia
  34. Impegno comune per la pace24 January 2002Assisi Joint Commitment to Peace (Day of Prayer for Peace)Ecumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  35. Ethics in Internet22 February 2002Ethics in InternetRoman Curia
  36. The Church and Internet22 February 2002The Church and InternetRoman Curia
  37. Decalogo di Assisi per la pace24 February 2002Decalogue of Assisi for Peace (sent to heads of state)Ecumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  38. Misericordia Dei7 April 2002On certain aspects of the celebration of the sacrament of PenancePope
  39. Starting Afresh from Christ19 May 2002Starting Afresh from Christ: A Renewed Commitment to Consecrated LifeRoman Curia
  40. Common Declaration on Environmental Ethics10 June 2002Venice Declaration on Environmental EthicsEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  41. Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People14 June 2002Charter for the Protection of Children and Young PeopleBishops' Conferences
  42. The Priest, Pastor and Leader of the Parish Community4 August 2002The Priest, Pastor and Leader of the Parish CommunityRoman Curia
  43. From the Diakonia of Christ to the Diakonia of the Apostles30 September 2002From the Diakonia of Christ to the Diakonia of the ApostlesTheological & Biblical Commissions
  44. Common Declaration12 October 2002Common Declaration of John Paul II and Patriarch TeoctistEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  45. Rosarium Virginis Mariae16 October 2002On the Most Holy RosaryPope
  46. Consecrated Persons and their Mission in Schools28 October 2002Consecrated Persons and their Mission in SchoolsRoman Curia
  47. Doctrinal Note on some questions regarding the participation of Catholics in political life24 November 2002Doctrinal Note on Catholics in Political LifeRoman Curia
  48. Strangers No Longer: Together on the Journey of Hope22 January 2003Strangers No Longer (with Mexican bishops)Bishops' Conferences
  49. Jesus Christ the Bearer of the Water of Life†3 February 2003A Christian Reflection on the New AgeRoman Curia
  50. Ecclesia de Eucharistia17 April 2003On the Eucharist in its relationship to the ChurchPope
  51. Considerations regarding proposals to give legal recognition to unions between homosexual persons3 June 2003Considerations on Legal Recognition of Same-sex UnionsRoman Curia
  52. Ecclesia in Europa28 June 2003Post-synodal exhortation on the Church in EuropePope
  53. Gathered and Sent: Documents of the Synod of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles6 September 2003Los Angeles Archdiocesan SynodDiocesan Bishops
  54. Catechesis on the Psalms and Canticles of Vespers8 October 2003 – 26 January 2005Commentary on the Psalms and Canticles of Evening Prayer, opening with the origins of Vespers; continued by Benedict XVI (2003-2005)Pope
  55. Pastores Gregis16 October 2003On the bishop, servant of the GospelPope
  56. Spiritus et Sponsa4 December 2003On the 40th anniversary of Sacrosanctum ConciliumPope
  57. Mary: Grace and Hope in Christ2 February 2004ARCIC II: Mary, Grace and Hope in Christ (Seattle Statement)Ecumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  58. Apostolorum successores22 February 2004Directory for the Pastoral Ministry of BishopsRoman Curia
  59. Where is Your God?†13 March 2004Responding to the Challenge of Unbelief and Religious Indifference TodayRoman Curia
  60. Redemptionis Sacramentum25 March 2004Instruction on matters to be observed or avoided regarding the Most Holy EucharistRoman Curia
  61. Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church2 April 2004Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the ChurchRoman Curia
  62. Erga migrantes caritas Christi†3 May 2004Instruction on the Love of Christ towards MigrantsRoman Curia
  63. Letter on the Collaboration of Men and Women in the Church and in the World31 May 2004Letter on the Collaboration of Men and WomenRoman Curia
  64. Common Declaration1 July 2004Common Declaration of John Paul II and Patriarch Bartholomew I (2004)Ecumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  65. Tzedeq and Tzedaqah8 July 2004ILC Buenos Aires Statement on Justice and CharityEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  66. Communion and Stewardship: Human Persons Created in the Image of God23 July 2004Communion and Stewardship: Human Persons Created in the Image of GodTheological & Biblical Commissions
  67. Mane Nobiscum Domine7 October 2004For the Year of the EucharistPope
  68. National Directory for the Formation, Ministry, and Life of Permanent Deacons in the United States26 December 2004National Directory for Permanent Deacons (1st ed.)Bishops' Conferences
  69. The Rapid Development24 January 2005To those responsible for communications (40 years after Inter Mirifica)Pope
  70. Dignitas connubii†25 January 2005Instruction on procedures in causes of nullity of marriageRoman Curia
  71. Note on the Minister of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick11 February 2005Note on the Minister of Anointing of the SickRoman Curia
  72. National Directory for Catechesis†May 2005National Directory for CatechesisBishops' Conferences
  73. Catechesis on the Psalms and Canticles of Lauds and Vespers (completion)4 May 2005 – 15 February 2006Benedict XVI completes John Paul II's cycle on the Psalms and Canticles of the Liturgy of the Hours, 2005-2006Pope
  74. Renewing Our Commitment to Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools in the Third MillenniumJune 2005Renewing Our Commitment to Catholic SchoolsBishops' Conferences
  75. Compendium Catechismi28 June 2005Approval of the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic ChurchPope
  76. Message to the People of God (Nuntius)21 October 2005XI Ordinary General Assembly (2005), The Eucharist: Source and Summit of the Life and Mission of the Church: Message [→ Sacramentum Caritatis]Synod of Bishops
  77. Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the LordNovember 2005Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the LordBishops' Conferences
  78. Instruction concerning the criteria for the discernment of vocations with regard to persons with homosexual tendencies4 November 2005Criteria for Discernment of Vocations (homosexual tendencies)Roman Curia
  79. Expergiscere, homo22 December 2005Christmas address to the Roman Curia (hermeneutic of reform in continuity)Pope
  80. Deus caritas est25 December 2005On Christian lovePope
  81. Catholics in the Public Square†2006Catholics in the Public SquareDiocesan Bishops
  82. Catechesis on the Apostles and the Early Church15 March 2006 – 14 February 2007The Twelve, Paul and the first witnesses as foundation of the Church's communion and apostolic Tradition, 2006-2007Pope
  83. The Via Pulchritudinis†27 March 2006The Via Pulchritudinis, Privileged Pathway for Evangelisation and DialogueRoman Curia
  84. United States Catholic Catechism for Adults†July 2006U.S. Catholic Catechism for AdultsBishops' Conferences
  85. World Methodist Council Statement of Association with the JDDJ23 July 2006Methodist adhesion to the Joint Declaration on Justification (Seoul)Ecumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  86. The Program of Priestly Formation (5th ed.)4 August 2006Program of Priestly Formation (5th ed.)Bishops' Conferences
  87. Glaube, Vernunft und Universität12 September 2006Regensburg lecture: faith, reason and the universityPope
  88. The Fight against Corruption21 September 2006Note: The Fight against CorruptionRoman Curia
  89. Dignifying the Divine Image7 November 2006ILC Cape Town Statement on Health Care and HIV/AIDSEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  90. Happy Are Those Who Are Called to His Supper14 November 2006Happy Are Those Who Are Called to His SupperBishops' Conferences
  91. Ministry to Persons with a Homosexual Inclination: Guidelines for Pastoral Care14 November 2006Ministry to Persons with a Homosexual InclinationBishops' Conferences
  92. Common Declaration23 November 2006Common Declaration of Benedict XVI and Archbishop Rowan WilliamsEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  93. Notification on the works of Jon Sobrino26 November 2006Notification on the works of J. SobrinoRoman Curia
  94. Common Declaration30 November 2006Common Declaration of Benedict XVI and Patriarch Bartholomew I (Phanar)Ecumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  95. Common Declaration14 December 2006Common Declaration of Benedict XVI and Archbishop ChristodoulosEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  96. Sacramentum caritatis22 February 2007On the Eucharist, source and summit of the Church's life and missionPope
  97. Catechesis on the Fathers of the Church7 March 2007 – 25 June 2008Apostolic Fathers through Maximus the Confessor: the patristic Tradition, 2007-2008Pope
  98. The Hope of Salvation for Infants Who Die without Being Baptised19 April 2007The Hope of Salvation for Infants Who Die without Being BaptisedTheological & Biblical Commissions
  99. Lettera alla Chiesa in Cina27 May 2007Letter to the Catholic Church in the People's Republic of ChinaPope
  100. Documento de Aparecida31 May 2007Aparecida DocumentBishops' Conferences
  101. De aliquibus mutationibus in normis de electione Romani Pontificis11 June 2007Restoring two-thirds majority for papal electionPope
  102. Responses to some questions regarding certain aspects of the doctrine on the Church29 June 2007Responses on the Doctrine on the ChurchRoman Curia
  103. Con grande fiducia7 July 2007Letter to bishops accompanying Summorum PontificumPope
  104. Summorum Pontificum7 July 2007On the Roman liturgy prior to the 1970 reformPope
  105. Responses concerning Artificial Nutrition and Hydration1 August 2007Responses on Artificial Nutrition and HydrationRoman Curia
  106. Educating Together in Catholic Schools8 September 2007Educating Together in Catholic SchoolsRoman Curia
  107. Ecclesiological and Canonical Consequences of the Sacramental Nature of the Church13 October 2007Ravenna DocumentEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  108. Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship14 November 2007Forming Consciences for Faithful CitizenshipBishops' Conferences
  109. Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship14 November 2007Sing to the LordBishops' Conferences
  110. Spe salvi30 November 2007On Christian hopePope
  111. Doctrinal Note on some Aspects of Evangelization3 December 2007Doctrinal Note on some Aspects of EvangelizationRoman Curia
  112. A Fire That Kindles Other Fires; Challenges to Our Mission Today (and other decrees)†2008GC35 DecreesEcclesial Initiatives
  113. Responses to questions proposed on the validity of Baptism1 February 2008Responses on the validity of BaptismRoman Curia
  114. Joint Declaration9 May 2008Joint Declaration of Benedict XVI and Catholicos Karekin IIEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  115. Faciem tuam, Domine, requiram11 May 2008The Service of Authority and ObedienceRoman Curia
  116. The Bible and Morality: Biblical Roots of Christian Conduct11 May 2008The Bible and Morality: Biblical Roots of Christian ConductTheological & Biblical Commissions
  117. Statuto del Cammino Neocatecumenale11 May 2008Neocatechumenal Way statutes: definitive approvalEcclesial Initiatives
  118. Antiqua ordinatione21 June 2008Lex propria of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic SignaturaPope
  119. Guidelines for the Use of Psychology in the Admission and Formation of Candidates for the Priesthood28 June 2008Guidelines for the Use of Psychology in Priestly FormationRoman Curia
  120. Catechesis on St Paul2 July 2008 – 4 February 2009Twenty catecheses on the life and theology of St Paul for the Pauline Year, 2008-2009Pope
  121. Dignitas personae8 September 2008Instruction on Certain Bioethical QuestionsRoman Curia
  122. Quaerere Deum12 September 2008Address to the world of culture, Collège des Bernardins, ParisPope
  123. Message to the People of God24 October 2008XII Ordinary General Assembly (2008), The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church: Message [→ Verbum Domini]Synod of Bishops
  124. Final Declaration, Catholic-Muslim Forum6 November 2008Final Declaration of the first Catholic-Muslim Forum SeminarEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  125. The Role of Religion in Civil Society Today12 November 2008ILC Budapest StatementEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  126. Decree remitting the excommunication of the bishops of the Society of St Pius X21 January 2009Decree lifting SSPX excommunicationsRoman Curia
  127. Catechesis on Medieval Christian Writers11 February 2009 – 7 July 2010Eastern and Western Christian writers and theologians from John Climacus to Duns Scotus, 2009-2010Pope
  128. Lettera ai Vescovi (remissione della scomunica)10 March 2009Letter to bishops on lifting the excommunication of four SSPX bishopsPope
  129. Circular Letter on Religious Education in Schools5 May 2009Circular Letter on Religious Education in SchoolsRoman Curia
  130. In Search of a Universal Ethic: A New Look at the Natural Law20 May 2009In Search of a Universal Ethic: A New Look at the Natural LawTheological & Biblical Commissions
  131. Lettera per l'Anno Sacerdotale16 June 2009Letter proclaiming the Year for PriestsPope
  132. Caritas in veritate29 June 2009On integral human development in charity and truthPope
  133. Ecclesiae unitatem2 July 2009On the Pontifical Commission Ecclesia Dei (joined to CDF)Pope
  134. Message to the People of God (Nuntius)23 October 2009II Special Assembly for Africa (2009), The Church in Africa in service to reconciliation, justice and peace: Message [→ Africae Munus]Synod of Bishops
  135. Omnium in mentem26 October 2009Amending canons of the Code of Canon Law (diaconate; marriage)Pope
  136. Anglicanorum coetibus4 November 2009Personal Ordinariates for Anglicans entering full communionPope
  137. Marriage: Love and Life in the Divine Plan17 November 2009Marriage: Love and Life in the Divine PlanBishops' Conferences

2010s

  1. Lettera pastorale ai cattolici dell'Irlanda19 March 2010Pastoral letter to the Catholics of Ireland (abuse crisis)Pope
  2. Catechesis on the Threefold Munus of the Priest14 April 2010 – 26 May 2010Year for Priests close: munus docendi, sanctificandi and regendi, 2010Pope
  3. Disciples of the Lord: Sharing the Vision23 August 2010Disciples of the Lord (New Evangelization)Diocesan Bishops
  4. Catechesis on Women Saints and Mystics1 September 2010 – 2 February 2011Medieval and early-modern women saints from Hildegard of Bingen to Teresa of Avila, 2010-2011Pope
  5. Westminster Hall Address17 September 2010Address to British society at Westminster Hall (faith and reason in public life)Pope
  6. Ubicumque et semper21 September 2010Establishing the Pontifical Council for Promoting the New EvangelizationPope
  7. Verbum Domini30 September 2010On the Word of God in the life and mission of the ChurchPope
  8. Lettera ai seminaristi18 October 2010Letter to seminariansPope
  9. Message to the People of God (Nuntius)22 October 2010Special Assembly for the Middle East (2010), The Catholic Church in the Middle East: Communion and Witness: Message [→ Ecclesia in Medio Oriente]Synod of Bishops
  10. A New Pentecost: Inviting All to Follow Jesus†2011A New Pentecost (on evangelization)Diocesan Bishops
  11. Catechesis on the Doctors of the Church9 February 2011 – 13 April 2011Doctors of the Church from Peter Canisius to Therese of Lisieux, closing on holiness, 2011Pope
  12. Forty Years of Dialogue: Reflections and Future Perspectives2 March 2011ILC Paris StatementEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  13. Circular Letter on Guidelines for Cases of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Clerics3 May 2011Circular Letter on Abuse GuidelinesRoman Curia
  14. Catechesis on Prayer (School of Prayer)4 May 2011 – 3 October 2012Prayer in humanity, the Psalms, Jesus, Acts, Paul, Revelation and the liturgy, 2011-2012Pope
  15. Christian Witness in a Multi-Religious World†28 June 2011Christian Witness in a Multi-Religious World: Recommendations for ConductEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  16. Quaerit semper30 August 2011Transferring dispensations super rato and ordination nullity cases to the Roman RotaPope
  17. Reichstag Address22 September 2011Address to the German Bundestag on the foundations of lawPope
  18. Freiburger Konzerthausrede25 September 2011Freiburg address on Entweltlichung (detachment from worldliness)Pope
  19. Porta fidei11 October 2011Indiction of the Year of Faith (50th of the Council's opening)Pope
  20. Towards Reforming the International Financial and Monetary Systems24 October 2011Note on Reform of the International Financial SystemRoman Curia
  21. Pellegrini della verità, pellegrini della pace27 October 2011Assisi Day of Reflection, Dialogue and Prayer for Peace (renewed commitment)Ecumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  22. Africae munus19 November 2011On the Church in Africa: reconciliation, justice and peacePope
  23. Theology Today: Perspectives, Principles and Criteria29 November 2011Theology Today: Perspectives, Principles and CriteriaTheological & Biblical Commissions
  24. Note with Pastoral Recommendations for the Year of Faith6 January 2012Note for the Year of FaithRoman Curia
  25. Vocation of the Business Leader†March 2012Vocation of the Business Leader: A ReflectionRoman Curia
  26. National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools12 March 2012NSBECSEcclesial Initiatives
  27. Our First, Most Cherished Liberty12 April 2012Our First, Most Cherished LibertyBishops' Conferences
  28. Disciples Called to Witness: The New Evangelization16 April 2012Disciples Called to WitnessBishops' Conferences
  29. Ecclesia in Medio Oriente14 September 2012On the Church in the Middle East: communion and witnessPope
  30. Witness to the New World of Faith2 October 2012Witness to the New World of Faith (first pastoral letter)Diocesan Bishops
  31. Lux sui populi7 October 2012Proclaiming St Hildegard of Bingen a Doctor of the ChurchPope
  32. Sanctus Ioannes de Avila7 October 2012Proclaiming St John of Avila a Doctor of the ChurchPope
  33. Omelia per l'apertura dell'Anno della fede11 October 2012Homily opening the Year of Faith, 50th anniversary of the Council's openingPope
  34. Catechesis for the Year of Faith17 October 2012 – 6 February 2013Faith, revelation and the Creed for the Year of Faith opened on the Council's 50th anniversary, 2012-2013Pope
  35. Message to the People of God26 October 2012XIII Ordinary General Assembly (2012), The New Evangelization for the Transmission of the Christian Faith: Message [→ Evangelii Gaudium]Synod of Bishops
  36. Final List of Propositions27 October 2012XIII Ordinary General Assembly (2012), The New Evangelization: Final List of PropositionsSynod of Bishops
  37. Preaching the Mystery of Faith: The Sunday HomilyNovember 2012Preaching the Mystery of FaithBishops' Conferences
  38. Latina lingua10 November 2012Establishing the Pontifical Academy for LatinPope
  39. Intima Ecclesiae natura11 November 2012On the service of charityPope
  40. Fides per doctrinam16 January 2013Transferring competence for catechesis to the Council for New EvangelizationPope
  41. Ministrorum institutio16 January 2013Transferring competence for seminaries to the Congregation for the ClergyPope
  42. Declaratio10 February 2013Declaration of renunciation of the Petrine ministryPope
  43. Directory on the Ministry and Life of Priests (new edition)11 February 2013Directory on the Ministry and Life of Priests (2013)Roman Curia
  44. Incontro con il clero di Roma14 February 2013Last meeting with the clergy of Rome: memories of the Council (Council of the Fathers vs Council of the media)Pope
  45. Normas nonnullas22 February 2013Modifying norms for the election of the Roman PontiffPope
  46. Catechesis on the Creed3 April 2013 – 11 December 2013Francis continues the Year of Faith catechesis on the articles of the Creed, including the Church, 2013Pope
  47. From Conflict to Communion17 June 2013From Conflict to Communion: Lutheran-Catholic Common Commemoration of the Reformation in 2017Ecumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  48. Lumen fidei29 June 2013On faithPope
  49. Challenges for Religion in Contemporary Society16 October 2013ILC Madrid StatementEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  50. Educating to Intercultural Dialogue in Catholic Schools28 October 2013Educating to Intercultural Dialogue in Catholic SchoolsRoman Curia
  51. Evangelii gaudium24 November 2013On the proclamation of the Gospel in today's worldPope
  52. Catechesis on the Sacraments8 January 2014 – 2 April 2014The seven sacraments from Baptism to Matrimony, 2014Pope
  53. God the Trinity and the Unity of Humanity: Christian Monotheism and its Opposition to Violence17 January 2014God the Trinity and the Unity of Humanity: Christian Monotheism and its Opposition to ViolenceTheological & Biblical Commissions
  54. Rallegratevi2 February 2014Rejoice! Letter to Consecrated Men and WomenRoman Curia
  55. The Inspiration and Truth of Sacred Scripture22 February 2014The Inspiration and Truth of Sacred ScriptureTheological & Biblical Commissions
  56. Fidelis dispensator et prudens24 February 2014New coordinating structure for economic and administrative affairsPope
  57. The Language of Love†March 2014The Language of Love (on contraception)Diocesan Bishops
  58. Educating Today and Tomorrow: A Renewing Passion7 April 2014Educating Today and TomorrowRoman Curia
  59. Catechesis on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit9 April 2014 – 11 June 2014The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, 2014Pope
  60. Common Declaration25 May 2014Common Declaration of Francis and Patriarch Bartholomew (Jerusalem)Ecumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  61. Synod of the Archdiocese of Washington: Statutes and Recommendations8 June 2014Archdiocese of Washington Synod 2014Diocesan Bishops
  62. Sensus fidei in the Life of the Church10 June 2014Sensus fidei in the Life of the ChurchTheological & Biblical Commissions
  63. Catechesis on the Church18 June 2014 – 26 November 2014The Church as People of God, Body of Christ, Mother, one holy catholic apostolic, following Lumen gentium, 2014Pope
  64. Homiletic Directory29 June 2014Homiletic DirectoryRoman Curia
  65. Message of the III Extraordinary General Assembly18 October 2014III Extraordinary General Assembly (2014), Pastoral Challenges of the Family: MessageSynod of Bishops
  66. Relatio Synodi18 October 2014III Extraordinary General Assembly (2014), Pastoral Challenges of the Family in the Context of Evangelization: Relatio SynodiSynod of Bishops
  67. Testimoni della gioia21 November 2014Apostolic letter to all consecrated people for the Year of Consecrated LifePope
  68. Common Declaration30 November 2014Common Declaration of Francis and Patriarch Bartholomew (Istanbul)Ecumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  69. Catechesis on the Family17 December 2014 – 18 November 2015Thirty-three catecheses on the family around the two Synods on the Family, 2014-2015Pope
  70. The Exercise of Communion in the Life of the Early Church and its Implications for Our Search for Communion Today†January 2015Oriental Orthodox-Catholic document on communion in the early ChurchEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  71. Misericordiae vultus11 April 2015Bull of indiction of the Extraordinary Jubilee of MercyPope
  72. Laudato si'24 May 2015On care for our common homePope
  73. L'attuale contesto comunicativo27 June 2015Establishing the Secretariat for CommunicationPope
  74. A Light Brightly Visible†July 2015A Light Brightly Visible (on religious freedom and politics)Diocesan Bishops
  75. Mitis et misericors Iesus15 August 2015Reform of marriage nullity procedure (Eastern Code)Pope
  76. Mitis Iudex Dominus Iesus15 August 2015Reform of marriage nullity procedure (Latin Code)Pope
  77. Into the Breach29 September 2015Into the Breach (apostolic exhortation to men)Diocesan Bishops
  78. Commemorazione del 50° anniversario dell'istituzione del Sinodo dei Vescovi17 October 2015Address on synodality, 50th anniversary of the Synod of BishopsPope
  79. Relatio finalis26 October 2015XIV Ordinary General Assembly (2015), The Vocation and Mission of the Family in the Church and in the Contemporary World: Final Report to the Holy Father [→ Amoris Laetitia]Synod of Bishops
  80. Discorso al Convegno di Firenze10 November 2015Address to the 5th Convention of the Italian Church, FlorencePope
  81. Create in Me a Clean Heart: A Pastoral Response to Pornography17 November 2015Create in Me a Clean HeartBishops' Conferences
  82. Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship (2015 revision)17 November 2015Faithful Citizenship (2015)Bishops' Conferences
  83. Catechesis on Mercy9 December 2015 – 30 November 2016Mercy in Scripture and the works of mercy for the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, 2015-2016Pope
  84. The Gifts and the Calling of God are Irrevocable10 December 2015Reflection on Catholic-Jewish relations (50th anniversary of Nostra Aetate)Roman Curia
  85. New Charter for Health Care Workers†2016New Charter for Health Care WorkersRoman Curia
  86. Renew My Church†2016Renew My Church (parish renewal process)Diocesan Bishops
  87. In Missa in Cena Domini6 January 2016Decree on the Washing of FeetRoman Curia
  88. Joint Declaration12 February 2016Havana Joint DeclarationEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  89. Amoris laetitia19 March 2016On love in the familyPope
  90. Cristãos leigos e leigas na Igreja e na sociedade (Doc. 105)†April 2016Lay Christians in Church and SocietyBishops' Conferences
  91. The 'Other' in Jewish and Catholic Tradition: Refugees in Today's World7 April 2016ILC Warsaw Statement on RefugeesEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  92. Joint Declaration16 April 2016Lesbos Joint Declaration on refugeesEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  93. Iuvenescit Ecclesia15 May 2016Letter on Hierarchical and Charismatic GiftsRoman Curia
  94. De concordia inter Codices31 May 2016Harmonizing the Latin and Eastern codesPope
  95. Come una madre amorevole4 June 2016On removal of bishops negligent in abuse casesPope
  96. Common Declaration26 June 2016Common Declaration of Francis and Catholicos Karekin IIEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  97. Vultum Dei quaerere29 June 2016On women's contemplative lifePope
  98. Sedula mater15 August 2016Establishing the Dicastery for Laity, Family and LifePope
  99. Ad resurgendum cum Christo15 August 2016Instruction on Burial and CremationRoman Curia
  100. Humanam progressionem17 August 2016Establishing the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human DevelopmentPope
  101. Synodality and Primacy during the First Millennium21 September 2016Chieti DocumentEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  102. Common Declaration5 October 2016Common Declaration of Francis and Archbishop WelbyEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  103. Joint Statement on the occasion of the Joint Catholic-Lutheran Commemoration of the Reformation31 October 2016Lund Joint StatementEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  104. Synod 16November 2016Synod 16 (Archdiocese of Detroit)Diocesan Bishops
  105. Misericordia et misera20 November 2016Apostolic letter at the close of the Jubilee of MercyPope
  106. Catechesis on Christian Hope7 December 2016 – 25 October 2017Thirty-eight catecheses on Christian hope in Scripture, 2016-2017Pope
  107. Ratio fundamentalis institutionis sacerdotalis8 December 2016The Gift of the Priestly VocationRoman Curia
  108. Living as Missionary Disciples: A Resource for Evangelization†2017Living as Missionary DisciplesBishops' Conferences
  109. A New Moment: Envisioning the Ministry of Catholic Charities†2017A New MomentEcclesial Initiatives
  110. Principles of Catholic Identity in Education†2017Principles of Catholic Identity in EducationEcclesial Initiatives
  111. New Wine in New Wineskins†6 January 2017New Wine in New Wineskins: Consecrated Life and its Ongoing ChallengesRoman Curia
  112. Companions in a Mission of Reconciliation and Justice; Renewed Governance for a Renewed Mission6 January 2017GC36 Decrees (promulgated)Ecclesial Initiatives
  113. Sanctuarium in Ecclesia11 February 2017Transferring competence for shrines to the Council for New EvangelizationPope
  114. For Greater Things You Were Born1 March 2017For Greater Things You Were Born (on human dignity and vocation)Diocesan Bishops
  115. Educating to Fraternal Humanism16 April 2017Educating to Fraternal HumanismRoman Curia
  116. Common Declaration28 April 2017Common Declaration of Francis and Pope Tawadros IIEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  117. Unleash the Gospel3 June 2017Unleash the Gospel (post-synodal pastoral letter)Diocesan Bishops
  118. Circular Letter on the Bread and Wine for the Eucharist15 June 2017Circular Letter on the Bread and Wine for the EucharistRoman Curia
  119. Wittenberg Witness / Association of the WCRC with the JDDJ5 July 2017Reformed adhesion to the Joint Declaration on Justification (Wittenberg)Ecumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  120. Maiorem hac dilectionem11 July 2017On the offering of life as a path to beatificationPope
  121. Joint Message on the World Day of Prayer for Creation1 September 2017Joint Message of Francis and Bartholomew on the Care of CreationEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  122. Magnum principium3 September 2017Amending canon 838 on liturgical translationsPope
  123. Summa familiae cura8 September 2017Establishing the John Paul II Pontifical Theological Institute for Marriage and Family SciencesPope
  124. Anglican affirmation of the Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification31 October 2017Anglican affirmation of the JDDJ (Westminster Abbey)Ecumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  125. Joint Statement on the conclusion of the year of the common commemoration of the Reformation31 October 2017Catholic-Lutheran Joint Statement concluding the Reformation commemorationEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  126. Catechesis on the Holy Mass8 November 2017 – 4 April 2018The Eucharistic celebration part by part, 2017-2018Pope
  127. Veritatis gaudium8 December 2017On ecclesiastical universities and facultiesPope
  128. Oeconomicae et pecuniariae quaestiones6 January 2018Considerations for an Ethical Discernment on the Economic-Financial SystemRoman Curia
  129. The Splendor of Love2 February 2018The Splendor of Love (on Humanae Vitae)Diocesan Bishops
  130. Laetitiae plena11 February 2018Decree on the Memorial of Mary, Mother of the ChurchRoman Curia
  131. Imparare a congedarsi12 February 2018On resignation of bishops and curial officials for reasons of agePope
  132. Placuit Deo22 February 2018Letter on Certain Aspects of Christian SalvationRoman Curia
  133. Synodality in the Life and Mission of the Church2 March 2018Synodality in the Life and Mission of the ChurchTheological & Biblical Commissions
  134. Gaudete et exsultate19 March 2018On the call to holiness in today's worldPope
  135. Cor orans1 April 2018Implementing Instruction of Vultum Dei quaerereRoman Curia
  136. Catechesis on Baptism11 April 2018 – 16 May 2018Six catecheses on Baptism, 2018Pope
  137. Catechesis on Confirmation23 May 2018 – 6 June 2018Three catecheses on Confirmation, 2018Pope
  138. Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services (6th ed.)June 2018Ethical and Religious Directives (6th ed.)Bishops' Conferences
  139. Ecclesiae Sponsae Imago8 June 2018Instruction on the Ordo virginumRoman Curia
  140. Catechesis on the Commandments13 June 2018 – 28 November 2018The Ten Commandments read in Christ, 2018Pope
  141. Letter to the Bishops regarding the new revision of n. 2267 of the Catechism1 August 2018Letter on the Death Penalty revisionRoman Curia
  142. Lettera al Popolo di Dio20 August 2018Letter to the People of God on abusePope
  143. Episcopalis communio15 September 2018On the Synod of BishopsPope
  144. Missionary Discipleship in Crisis†October 2018Missionary Discipleship in Crisis (abuse crisis)Diocesan Bishops
  145. Final Document27 October 2018XV Ordinary General Assembly (2018), Young People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment: Final Document [→ Christus Vivit]Synod of Bishops
  146. Letter from the Synod Fathers to Young People28 October 2018XV Ordinary General Assembly (2018), Young People: Letter of the Synod Fathers to Young PeopleSynod of Bishops
  147. Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to LoveNovember 2018Open Wide Our HeartsBishops' Conferences
  148. Common Statement9 November 2018Common Statement of Francis and Catholicos-Patriarch Mar Gewargis IIIEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  149. Complete My Joy†December 2018Complete My Joy (apostolic exhortation to husbands and wives, mothers and fathers)Diocesan Bishops
  150. Catechesis on the Our Father5 December 2018 – 22 May 2019The Lord's Prayer petition by petition, 2018-2019Pope
  151. Da oltre trent'anni17 January 2019Suppressing the Pontifical Commission Ecclesia DeiPope
  152. The Journey to Racial Justice: Repentance, Healing and Action21 January 2019The Journey to Racial JusticeDiocesan Bishops
  153. Go Make Disciples! Building a Culture of Conversion and Discipleship25 January 2019Go Make Disciples! (archdiocesan pastoral plan)Diocesan Bishops
  154. Sing to the Lord a New Song25 January 2019Sing to the Lord a New Song (on sacred music)Diocesan Bishops
  155. Male and Female He Created Them2 February 2019Towards a Path of Dialogue on Gender Theory in EducationRoman Curia
  156. Document on Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together4 February 2019Document on Human Fraternity (Abu Dhabi)Ecumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  157. Universal Apostolic Preferences of the Society of Jesus 2019-202919 February 2019Jesuit Universal Apostolic PreferencesEcclesial Initiatives
  158. Christus vivit25 March 2019On young people (post-synodal)Pope
  159. La tutela dei minori26 March 2019On the protection of minors and vulnerable persons (Vatican City)Pope
  160. Religious Freedom for the Good of All26 April 2019Religious Freedom for the Good of AllTheological & Biblical Commissions
  161. Vos estis lux mundi7 May 2019Procedures for reporting abuse and episcopal accountabilityPope
  162. People, Ideas and Boundaries on the Move16 May 2019ILC Rome Statement on MigrationEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  163. Catechesis on the Acts of the Apostles29 May 2019 – 15 January 2020The journey of the Gospel in the Acts of the Apostles, 2019-2020Pope
  164. National Directory for the Formation, Ministry, and Life of Permanent Deacons (2nd ed.)12 June 2019National Directory for Permanent Deacons (2nd ed.)Bishops' Conferences
  165. Aperuit illis30 September 2019Instituting the Sunday of the Word of GodPope
  166. Che cosa è l'uomo? (Sal 8,5)30 September 2019What is Man? (Ps 8:5): An Itinerary of Biblical AnthropologyTheological & Biblical Commissions
  167. Amazonia: New Paths for the Church and for an Integral Ecology26 October 2019Special Assembly for the Pan-Amazon Region (2019): Final Document [→ Querida Amazonia]Synod of Bishops
  168. Jesuit Schools: A Living Tradition in the 21st Century5 November 2019Jesuit Schools: A Living TraditionEcclesial Initiatives
  169. Admirabile signum1 December 2019On the meaning and value of the nativity scenePope

2020s

  1. Catechesis on the Beatitudes29 January 2020 – 29 April 2020The eight Beatitudes of Matthew 5, 2020Pope
  2. Querida Amazonia2 February 2020On the Amazon region (post-synodal)Pope
  3. The Reciprocity between Faith and Sacraments in the Sacramental Economy3 March 2020The Reciprocity between Faith and Sacraments in the Sacramental EconomyTheological & Biblical Commissions
  4. Directory for Catechesis†23 March 2020Directory for CatechesisRoman Curia
  5. Catechesis on Prayer6 May 2020 – 16 June 2021Thirty-eight catecheses on prayer in Scripture, liturgy and Christian life, 2020-2021Pope
  6. Journeying Towards Care for Our Common Home†18 May 2020Journeying Towards Care for Our Common Home: Five Years after Laudato si'Roman Curia
  7. Responsum on the validity of Baptism with the formula 'We baptize you'24 June 2020Responsum and Doctrinal Note on the Baptismal FormulaRoman Curia
  8. The Pastoral Conversion of the Parish Community in the Service of the Evangelising Mission of the Church29 June 2020Instruction on the Pastoral Conversion of the ParishRoman Curia
  9. Samaritanus bonus14 July 2020Letter on the Care of Persons in the Critical and Terminal Phases of LifeRoman Curia
  10. Vademecum on Procedures in Cases of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Clerics16 July 2020Vademecum on Abuse Cases (v1.0)Roman Curia
  11. Declaration on the Lasallian Educational Mission: Challenges, Convictions and Hopes29 July 2020Declaration on the Lasallian Educational MissionEcclesial Initiatives
  12. Catechesis on Healing the World5 August 2020 – 30 September 2020Social doctrine and the theological virtues in light of the pandemic, 2020Pope
  13. In Tongues All Can Hear: Communicating the Hope of Christ in Times of Trial14 September 2020In Tongues All Can Hear (on media and communication)Diocesan Bishops
  14. Scripturae Sacrae affectus30 September 2020On St Jerome, 16th centenary of his deathPope
  15. Fratelli tutti3 October 2020On fraternity and social friendshipPope
  16. Authenticum charismatis1 November 2020Amending canon 579 on erecting institutes of consecrated lifePope
  17. The Bishop and Christian Unity: An Ecumenical Vademecum†4 December 2020The Bishop and Christian UnityRoman Curia
  18. Patris corde8 December 2020On St Joseph, 150th anniversary of his proclamation as Patron of the Universal ChurchPope
  19. Instructions on Affiliation, Aggregation and Incorporation of Institutes of Higher Studies8 December 2020Instructions on Affiliation/Aggregation/IncorporationRoman Curia
  20. Note on the Sunday of the Word of God17 December 2020Note on the Sunday of the Word of GodRoman Curia
  21. Note on the morality of using some anti-Covid-19 vaccines21 December 2020Note on Anti-Covid-19 VaccinesRoman Curia
  22. Spiritus Domini10 January 2021Amending canon 230 §1: women admitted to lector and acolyte ministriesPope
  23. Our Apostolic Moment11 February 2021Our Apostolic Moment (Lenten pastoral note)Diocesan Bishops
  24. Responsum ad dubium regarding the blessing of the unions of persons of the same sex22 February 2021Responsum on Blessing Same-sex UnionsRoman Curia
  25. Candor lucis aeternae25 March 2021On Dante Alighieri, 7th centenary of his deathPope
  26. Veneremur Cernui1 April 2021Down in Adoration Falling (apostolic exhortation on the Eucharist)Diocesan Bishops
  27. Antiquum ministerium10 May 2021Instituting the lay ministry of catechistPope
  28. Pascite gregem Dei23 May 2021Reform of Book VI (penal law) of the Code of Canon LawPope
  29. Called to the Joy of Love: A National Pastoral Framework for Marriage and Family Life Ministry18 June 2021Called to the Joy of LoveBishops' Conferences
  30. Catechesis on the Letter to the Galatians23 June 2021 – 10 November 2021Fifteen catecheses on Galatians and Christian freedom, 2021Pope
  31. Lettera ai Vescovi (Traditionis custodes)16 July 2021Letter to bishops accompanying Traditionis custodesPope
  32. Traditionis custodes16 July 2021On the use of the Roman liturgy prior to the 1970 reformPope
  33. A Catechesis on the Human Person and Gender Ideology12 August 2021A Catechesis on the Human Person and Gender IdeologyDiocesan Bishops
  34. A Joint Message for the Protection of Creation1 September 2021Joint Message of Francis, Bartholomew and Welby on CreationEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  35. Faith and Science: Towards COP26 - Joint Appeal4 October 2021Faith and Science Joint Appeal ahead of COP26Ecumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  36. Norms on Delicts Reserved to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith11 October 2021Norms on Reserved DelictsRoman Curia
  37. Catechesis on St Joseph17 November 2021 – 16 February 2022Twelve catecheses on St Joseph in the year dedicated to him, 2021-2022Pope
  38. The Mystery of the Eucharist in the Life of the Church17 November 2021The Mystery of the Eucharist in the Life of the ChurchBishops' Conferences
  39. Mensaje final y desafíos pastorales de la Primera Asamblea Eclesial de América Latina y el Caribe†28 November 2021Ecclesial Assembly: Final Message and Pastoral ChallengesBishops' Conferences
  40. De institutione catechistarum3 December 2021Rite of Institution of Catechists (editio typica)Roman Curia
  41. Responsa ad dubia on Traditionis custodes4 December 2021Responsa ad dubia on Traditionis custodesRoman Curia
  42. Doctor unitatis21 January 2022Proclaiming St Irenaeus of Lyons a Doctor of the ChurchPope
  43. The Identity of the Catholic School for a Culture of Dialogue25 January 2022Instruction on the Identity of the Catholic SchoolRoman Curia
  44. Competentias quasdam decernere11 February 2022Assigning certain competences in the Code of Canon Law to bishops and conferencesPope
  45. Fidem servare11 February 2022Restructuring the Congregation for the Doctrine of the FaithPope
  46. Catechesis on Old Age23 February 2022 – 24 August 2022Eighteen catecheses on the meaning and value of old age, 2022Pope
  47. Praedicate Evangelium19 March 2022On the Roman Curia and its service to the Church and the worldPope
  48. Vademecum on Procedures in Cases of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Clerics, ver. 2.05 June 2022Vademecum on Abuse Cases (v2.0)Roman Curia
  49. Catechumenal Pathways for Married Life†15 June 2022Catechumenal Pathways for Married Life: Pastoral Guidelines for Local ChurchesRoman Curia
  50. National Eucharistic Revival (launch)†19 June 2022National Eucharistic RevivalBishops' Conferences
  51. Program of Priestly Formation in the United States of America (6th ed.)24 June 2022Program of Priestly Formation (6th ed.)Bishops' Conferences
  52. Desiderio desideravi29 June 2022On the liturgical formation of the People of GodPope
  53. Ad charisma tuendum14 July 2022On the Prelature of Opus DeiPope
  54. Catechesis on Discernment31 August 2022 – 4 January 2023Fourteen catecheses on spiritual discernment, 2022-2023Pope
  55. Omelia nel 60° anniversario dell'inizio del Concilio11 October 2022Homily for the 60th anniversary of the opening of Vatican IIPope
  56. Hacia una Iglesia sinodal en salida a las periferias†November 2022Toward a Synodal Church Going Forth to the PeripheriesBishops' Conferences
  57. Totum amoris est28 December 2022On St Francis de Sales, 4th centenary of his deathPope
  58. In Ecclesiarum communione6 January 2023On the organization of the Vicariate of RomePope
  59. Catechesis on Apostolic Zeal11 January 2023 – 13 December 2023The passion for evangelization: the apostolic zeal of the believer, incl. Vatican II on mission, 2023Pope
  60. Vocare peccatores20 March 2023Reform of the penal law of the Code of Canons of the Eastern ChurchesPope
  61. Vos estis lux mundi (aggiornato)25 March 2023Vos estis lux mundi made permanent (updated)Pope
  62. Joint Statement on the Doctrine of Discovery30 March 2023Joint Statement on the 'Doctrine of Discovery'Roman Curia
  63. On the Unity of the Body and Soul: Accompanying Those Experiencing Gender Dysphoria†April 2023On the Unity of the Body and SoulDiocesan Bishops
  64. Towards Full Presence28 May 2023A Pastoral Reflection on Engagement with Social MediaRoman Curia
  65. Synodality and Primacy in the Second Millennium and TodayJune 2023Alexandria DocumentEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  66. National Pastoral Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministry: Missionary Disciples Going Forth with Joy16 June 2023National Pastoral Plan for Hispanic/Latino MinistryBishops' Conferences
  67. Sublimitas et miseria hominis19 June 2023On Blaise Pascal, 4th centenary of his birthPope
  68. Motu proprio sulle prelature personali8 August 2023Amending canons 295-296 on personal prelaturesPope
  69. Laudate Deum4 October 2023On the climate crisisPope
  70. C'est la confiance15 October 2023On confidence in God's merciful love (St Thérèse of the Child Jesus)Pope
  71. Letter to the People of God25 October 2023XVI Ordinary General Assembly, First Session (2023), For a Synodal Church: Letter to the People of GodSynod of Bishops
  72. A Synodal Church in Mission: Synthesis Report28 October 2023XVI Ordinary General Assembly, First Session (2023), For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, Mission: Synthesis ReportSynod of Bishops
  73. Ad theologiam promovendam1 November 2023New statutes of the Pontifical Academy of Theology (contextual theology)Pope
  74. That They Might Have Life10 November 2023That They Might Have Life (on marijuana and drug culture)Diocesan Bishops
  75. Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship (new introductory note)†15 November 2023Faithful Citizenship (2023)Bishops' Conferences
  76. Fiducia supplicans18 December 2023Declaration on the Pastoral Meaning of BlessingsRoman Curia
  77. Catechesis on Vices and Virtues27 December 2023 – 22 May 2024Vices, cardinal and theological virtues, 2023-2024Pope
  78. Gestis verbisque2 February 2024Note on the Validity of the SacramentsRoman Curia
  79. Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (U.S. edition): Decree of Promulgation31 March 2024OCIA U.S. Edition (promulgation)Bishops' Conferences
  80. Dignitas infinita2 April 2024Declaration on Human DignityRoman Curia
  81. National Statutes for the Christian Initiation of Adults25 April 2024National Statutes for Christian Initiation of AdultsBishops' Conferences
  82. Spes non confundit9 May 2024Bull of indiction of the Ordinary Jubilee 2025Pope
  83. Norms for Proceeding in the Discernment of Alleged Supernatural Phenomena17 May 2024Norms on Alleged Supernatural PhenomenaRoman Curia
  84. Catechesis on the Holy Spirit29 May 2024 – 11 December 2024The Spirit and the Bride: the Holy Spirit guides the People of God towards Jesus our hope, 2024Pope
  85. Keeping Christ's Sacred Promise: A Pastoral Framework for Indigenous Ministry†June 2024Keeping Christ's Sacred PromiseBishops' Conferences
  86. The Bishop of Rome†13 June 2024The Bishop of Rome: Primacy and Synodality in Ecumenical Dialogues (study document)Roman Curia
  87. Listen, Teach, Send: A National Pastoral Framework for Ministries with Youth and Young Adults17 June 2024Listen, Teach, SendBishops' Conferences
  88. Lettera sul ruolo della letteratura nella formazione17 July 2024Letter on the role of literature in formationPope
  89. The Joy and Wonder of Catholic Education: Developing Authentically Catholic Schools3 September 2024The Joy and Wonder of Catholic EducationDiocesan Bishops
  90. Joint Declaration of Istiqlal 20245 September 2024Istiqlal Joint Declaration: Fostering Religious Harmony for the Sake of HumanityEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  91. The Queen of Peace19 September 2024Note on the Spiritual Experience connected with MedjugorjeRoman Curia
  92. Dilexit nos24 October 2024On the human and divine love of the Heart of Jesus ChristPope
  93. For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, Mission26 October 2024XVI Ordinary General Assembly, Second Session (2021-2024 synod on synodality): Final Document (adopted by Pope Francis as ordinary magisterium)Synod of Bishops
  94. Lettera sul rinnovamento dello studio della storia della Chiesa21 November 2024Letter on renewing the study of Church historyPope
  95. Catechesis for the Jubilee: Jesus Christ Our Hope18 December 2024 – 16 April 2025Jubilee 2025 cycle on the infancy, encounters and parables of Jesus, Dec 2024-Apr 2025Pope
  96. The Christian Family, In Vitro Fertilization, and Heroic Witness to True Love22 January 2025The Christian Family and IVFDiocesan Bishops
  97. Antiqua et nova28 January 2025Note on the Relationship between Artificial Intelligence and Human IntelligenceRoman Curia
  98. Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (U.S. edition): mandatory use5 March 2025OCIA U.S. Edition (mandatory use)Bishops' Conferences
  99. Letter on the accompaniment process of the implementation phase15 March 2025Synod on synodality implementation: Letter of the General Secretariat on the accompaniment process (towards the 2028 Ecclesial Assembly)Synod of Bishops
  100. Jesus Christ, Son of God, Saviour: 1700th Anniversary of the Ecumenical Council of Nicaea (325-2025)3 April 2025Jesus Christ, Son of God, Saviour: 1700th Anniversary of the Ecumenical Council of Nicaea (325-2025)Theological & Biblical Commissions
  101. Discorso al Collegio cardinalizio10 May 2025Address to the College of Cardinals (programmatic; Leo XIII, Evangelii gaudium, Vatican II)Pope
  102. Omelia per l'inizio del pontificato18 May 2025Homily at the Mass for the beginning of the pontificatePope
  103. Ai Rappresentanti di altre Chiese e Comunità ecclesiali e di altre Religioni19 May 2025Address to ecumenical and interreligious delegatesPope
  104. Catechesis for the Jubilee: Jesus Christ Our Hope (continued)21 May 2025 – 17 December 2025Leo XIV continues the Jubilee cycle: parables, healings, Passion, Resurrection, May-Dec 2025Pope
  105. Mensaje al Pueblo de Dios, 40ª Asamblea General del CELAM30 May 2025CELAM 40th General Assembly MessageBishops' Conferences
  106. Pathways for the Implementation Phase of the Synod29 June 2025Synod on synodality implementation: Pathways for the Implementation PhaseSynod of Bishops
  107. Coniuncta cura29 September 2025On management of the Holy See's investments (IOR/APSA)Pope
  108. Dilexi te4 October 2025On love for the poorPope
  109. Disegnare nuove mappe di speranza27 October 2025Drawing New Maps of Hope: 60th anniversary of Gravissimum educationisPope
  110. Commemorazione di Nostra aetate28 October 2025Address commemorating the 60th anniversary of Nostra aetatePope
  111. Mater Populi fidelis4 November 2025Doctrinal Note on some Marian Titles regarding Mary's Cooperation in SalvationRoman Curia
  112. Immota manet11 November 2025On the central sector of the Diocese of RomePope
  113. Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services (7th ed.)12 November 2025Ethical and Religious Directives (7th ed.)Bishops' Conferences
  114. Special Pastoral Message on Immigration12 November 2025Special Message on ImmigrationBishops' Conferences
  115. Interim Reports of the Study Groups17 November 2025Synod on synodality implementation: Interim Reports of the Study GroupsSynod of Bishops
  116. In unitate fidei23 November 2025On the 1700th anniversary of the Council of NicaeaPope
  117. Regolamento Generale della Curia Romana23 November 2025General Regulations of the Roman CuriaPope
  118. Una caro25 November 2025In Praise of Monogamy: Doctrinal Note on Marriage as Exclusive UnionRoman Curia
  119. Joint Declaration29 November 2025Joint Declaration of Leo XIV and Patriarch Bartholomew (Nicaea 1700th anniversary)Ecumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  120. Una fedeltà che genera futuro8 December 2025A Fidelity that Generates the Future: 60th anniversary of Optatam totius and Presbyterorum ordinisPope
  121. Nel centenario del PIAC11 December 2025On the importance of archaeology, centenary of the Pontifical Institute of Christian ArchaeologyPope
  122. Auguri natalizi alla Curia Romana22 December 2025Christmas address to the Roman CuriaPope
  123. One Heart in Christ†2026One Heart in Christ (pastoral letter launching the first diocesan pastoral plan)Diocesan Bishops
  124. Concistoro straordinario7 January 2026Opening address to the Extraordinary Consistory (Evangelii gaudium, Curia, synodality, liturgy)Pope
  125. Udienza generale: I documenti del Concilio Vaticano II7 January 2026General audience opening the catechesis cycle on the documents of Vatican IIPope
  126. The Divine Physician and a Christian Approach to Mental Health and Wellbeing19 January 2026The Divine Physician (on mental health)Diocesan Bishops
  127. In Charity and Truth: Toward a Renewed Political Culture†February 2026In Charity and TruthDiocesan Bishops
  128. Revision of the Ratio Fundamentalis Institutionis Sacerdotalis in a missionary synodal perspective3 March 2026Synod Study Group 4 Final Report: Formation for the PriesthoodSynod of Bishops
  129. The Mission in the Digital Environment3 March 2026Synod Study Group 3 Final Report: The Mission in the Digital EnvironmentSynod of Bishops
  130. Quo vadis, humanitas?4 March 2026Quo vadis, humanitas? Thinking through Christian Anthropology in the Face of Certain Scenarios for the Future of HumanityTheological & Biblical Commissions
  131. Women's participation in the life and leadership of the Church10 March 2026Synod Study Group 5 Final Report: Women's participation in the life and leadership of the ChurchSynod of Bishops
  132. Characteristics of the Anglican Heritage as Lived in the Ordinariates24 March 2026Characteristics of the Anglican Heritage in the Personal OrdinariatesRoman Curia
  133. The pastoral challenge of polygamy24 March 2026SECAM Commission report for the Synod: The pastoral challenge of polygamySynod of Bishops
  134. To hear the cry of the poor and the earth24 March 2026Synod Study Group 2 Final Report: To hear the cry of the poor and the earthSynod of Bishops
  135. Lettera ai Cardinali12 April 2026Letter to the Cardinals on the reception of Evangelii gaudium and reform of Christian initiationPope
  136. Some aspects of the person and ministry of the Bishop (Part 1)5 May 2026Synod Study Group 7 Final Report, Part 1: selection of bishops and judicial functionSynod of Bishops
  137. Theological criteria and synodal methodologies for shared discernment of emerging doctrinal, pastoral and ethical issues5 May 2026Synod Study Group 9 Final Report: emerging doctrinal, pastoral and ethical questionsSynod of Bishops
  138. Magnifica humanitas15 May 2026On safeguarding the human person in the age of artificial intelligencePope
  139. Towards the Assemblies 2027-2028: stages, criteria and tools for preparation20 May 2026Synod on synodality implementation: Towards the Assemblies 2027-2028Synod of Bishops
  140. Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People (2026 revision)11 June 2026Charter (2026 revision)Bishops' Conferences
  141. The Front Royal Statement: Seven Cardinal Principles of Catholic Primary and Secondary Education12 June 2026Front Royal StatementEcclesial Initiatives
  142. Confirma fratres tuos24 June 2026Revision of the Apostolic Constitution In Ecclesiarum communione (Vicariate of Rome)Pope
  143. Lettera alla Fraternità San Pio X29 June 2026Letter to the Society of St Pius X appealing against a schismatic actPope
  144. Decree concerning the Society of St. Pius X2 July 2026Decree on the SSPX episcopal consecrations (with Explanatory Note)Roman Curia
  145. Recollecting: Accompanying the preparation of the local Church's evaluation Assembly27 July 2026Synod on synodality implementation: Recollecting resource for 2027 local Church evaluation assembliesSynod of Bishops
  146. Mutua concordia29 August 2026Amending canons 106 and 126 of the Code of Canons of the Eastern ChurchesPope
  147. Relationship between bishops, consecrated life and ecclesial communities (Study Group 6)8 September 2026Synod Study Group 6 Final Report: revision of documents on relations between bishops, consecrated life and ecclesial aggregationsSynod of Bishops
  148. Some aspects of the person and ministry of the Bishop (Part 2: ad limina visits)8 September 2026Synod Study Group 7 Final Report, Part 2: ad limina Apostolorum visitsSynod of Bishops
  149. A Journey of Hope16 September 2026Note: Sixty Years of Interreligious Dialogue and Fraternity in the Light of Nostra AetateRoman Curia
  150. Incontro per il decimo anniversario di Amoris laetitia7 October 2026Address to heads of Eastern Churches and presidents of episcopal conferences, 10th anniversary of Amoris laetitiaPope