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Church & Governance

The nature, structure, law and government of the Church.

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1880s

  1. Arcanum Divinae Sapientiae10 February 1880On Christian MarriagePope

1890s

  1. Praeclara Gratulationis20 June 1894On the Reunion of ChristendomPope
  2. Orientalium Dignitas30 November 1894On the Eastern ChurchesPope
  3. Satis Cognitum29 June 1896On the Unity of the ChurchPope
  4. Divinum Illud Munus9 May 1897On the Holy SpiritPope

1900s

  1. E Supremi4 October 1903On the Restoration of All Things in ChristPope
  2. Acerbo Nimis15 April 1905On Teaching Christian DoctrinePope

1910s

  1. Dei Providentis1 May 1917Establishing the Congregation for the Oriental ChurchPope

1920s

  1. Rerum Ecclesiae28 February 1926On Catholic MissionsPope
  2. Mortalium Animos6 January 1928On Religious UnityPope
  3. Rerum Orientalium8 September 1928On Promotion of Oriental StudiesPope

1940s

  1. Mystici Corporis Christi29 June 1943On the Mystical Body of ChristPope
  2. Provida Mater Ecclesia2 February 1947On Secular InstitutesPope

1950s

  1. Exsul Familia1 August 1952On the Spiritual Care of MigrantsPope
  2. Conclusiones de la Conferencia General de Río de Janeiro4 August 1955Rio de Janeiro Conclusions (root; founding of CELAM)Bishops' Conferences
  3. Fidei Donum21 April 1957On the Present Condition of the Catholic Missions, Especially in AfricaPope
  4. Questa festiva ricorrenza25 January 1959Address announcing the Roman Synod, the Ecumenical Council and the revision of the CodePope
  5. Boni Pastoris22 February 1959Establishing the Pontifical Commission for Motion Pictures, Radio and TelevisionPope
  6. Ad Petri Cathedram29 June 1959On Truth, Unity and Peace in a Spirit of CharityPope

1960s

  1. Superno Dei Nutu5 June 1960Instituting the Preparatory Commissions for the Second Vatican CouncilPope
  2. Aeterna Dei Sapientia11 November 1961On St Leo the Great and the Unity of the ChurchPope
  3. Humanae Salutis25 December 1961Convoking the Second Vatican CouncilPope
  4. Sacrae Laudis6 January 1962On Praying the Divine Office for the CouncilPope
  5. Consilium2 February 1962Fixing the Opening Date of the Second Vatican CouncilPope
  6. Oecumenicum Concilium28 April 1962Appeal for the Rosary in Preparation for the CouncilPope
  7. Paenitentiam Agere1 July 1962On the Need for Interior and Exterior Penance for the CouncilPope
  8. Appropinquante Concilio6 August 1962Establishing the Rules of Procedure for the CouncilPope
  9. Lumen Christi Ecclesia Christi11 September 1962Radio Message to All the Faithful One Month before the CouncilPope
  10. Gaudet Mater Ecclesia11 October 1962Address at the Solemn Opening of the Second Vatican CouncilPope
  11. Nuntius ad universos homines†20 October 1962Message to Humanity from the Council FathersEcumenical Council
  12. Prima sessio8 December 1962Address at the Closing of the First Period of the CouncilPope
  13. Mirabilis ille6 January 1963Letter to the Bishops on the Work of the Council between SessionsPope
  14. Qui fausto die22 June 1963First Message to the Human FamilyPope
  15. Salvete, Fratres29 September 1963Address Opening the Second Session of the CouncilPope
  16. Summi Dei Verbum4 November 1963On the Fourth Centenary of the Tridentine SeminariesPope
  17. Pastorale Munus30 November 1963On Faculties Granted to Diocesan BishopsPope
  18. Inter Mirifica4 December 1963Decree on the Media of Social CommunicationsEcumenical Council
  19. Sacrosanctum Concilium4 December 1963Constitution on the Sacred LiturgyEcumenical Council
  20. Concilium sacrosanctum4 December 1963Address Closing the Second Session (promulgation of SC and IM)Pope
  21. Communiqué conjoint6 January 1964Joint Communiqué after the Jerusalem meetingEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  22. Sacram Liturgiam25 January 1964Implementing Provisions of the Constitution on the Sacred LiturgyPope
  23. In Fructibus Multis2 April 1964Establishing the Pontifical Commission for Social CommunicationsPope
  24. Ecclesiam Suam6 August 1964On the Church (Paths of Dialogue)Pope
  25. Ecclesia Christi14 September 1964Address Opening the Third Session of the CouncilPope
  26. Inter Oecumenici26 September 1964First Instruction on implementing Sacrosanctum ConciliumRoman Curia
  27. Lumen Gentium21 November 1964Dogmatic Constitution on the ChurchEcumenical Council
  28. Orientalium Ecclesiarum21 November 1964Decree on the Catholic Churches of the Eastern RiteEcumenical Council
  29. Unitatis Redintegratio21 November 1964Decree on EcumenismEcumenical Council
  30. Post duos menses21 November 1964Address Closing the Third Session (Mary, Mother of the Church)Pope
  31. Investigabiles Divitias Christi6 February 1965On the Bicentenary of the Feast of the Sacred HeartPope
  32. Ad Purpuratorum Patrum Collegium11 February 1965On Eastern Patriarchs in the College of CardinalsPope
  33. Mense Maio29 April 1965On Prayers during May for the Preservation of PeacePope
  34. Quarta Sessio28 August 1965Exhortation on the Fourth Session of the CouncilPope
  35. In nomine Domini14 September 1965Address Opening the Fourth Session of the CouncilPope
  36. Apostolica Sollicitudo15 September 1965Establishing the Synod of BishopsPope
  37. Christus Dominus28 October 1965Decree on the Pastoral Office of BishopsEcumenical Council
  38. Gravissimum Educationis28 October 1965Declaration on Christian EducationEcumenical Council
  39. Nostra Aetate28 October 1965Declaration on the Relation of the Church to Non-Christian ReligionsEcumenical Council
  40. Optatam Totius28 October 1965Decree on Priestly TrainingEcumenical Council
  41. Perfectae Caritatis28 October 1965Decree on the Renewal of Religious LifeEcumenical Council
  42. Plano de Pastoral de Conjunto 1966-1970†November 1965Joint Pastoral Plan 1966-1970Bishops' Conferences
  43. Postrema Sessio4 November 1965Exhortation on the Final Session of the CouncilPope
  44. Pacto de las Catacumbas16 November 1965Pact of the Catacombs (for a servant and poor Church)Ecclesial Initiatives
  45. Apostolicam Actuositatem18 November 1965Decree on the Apostolate of the LaityEcumenical Council
  46. Dei Verbum18 November 1965Dogmatic Constitution on Divine RevelationEcumenical Council
  47. Ad Gentes7 December 1965Decree on the Mission Activity of the ChurchEcumenical Council
  48. Dignitatis Humanae7 December 1965Declaration on Religious FreedomEcumenical Council
  49. Gaudium et Spes7 December 1965Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern WorldEcumenical Council
  50. Presbyterorum Ordinis7 December 1965Decree on the Ministry and Life of PriestsEcumenical Council
  51. Ambulate in Dilectione7 December 1965Lifting the Mutual Excommunications of 1054Pope
  52. Hodie Concilium7 December 1965Address at the Last Public Session of the CouncilPope
  53. Integrae Servandae7 December 1965Reorganizing the Holy Office as the Congregation for the Doctrine of the FaithPope
  54. Mirificus Eventus7 December 1965Proclaiming the Extraordinary Jubilee after the CouncilPope
  55. Common Declaration7 December 1965Joint Declaration lifting the anathemas of 1054Ecumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  56. Closing Message to Artists8 December 1965Closing Message of the Council to ArtistsPope
  57. Closing Message to Men of Thought and Science8 December 1965Closing Message of the Council to Men of Thought and SciencePope
  58. Closing Message to Rulers8 December 1965Closing Message of the Council to RulersPope
  59. Closing Message to the Council Fathers8 December 1965Closing Message: Introduction to the Council FathersPope
  60. Closing Message to the Poor, the Sick and the Suffering8 December 1965Closing Message of the Council to the Poor, Sick and SufferingPope
  61. Closing Message to Women8 December 1965Closing Message of the Council to WomenPope
  62. Closing Message to Workers8 December 1965Closing Message of the Council to WorkersPope
  63. Closing Message to Youth8 December 1965Closing Message of the Council to Young Men and WomenPope
  64. Homily at the Closing of the Council8 December 1965Homily on the Immaculate Conception at the Conclusion of the CouncilPope
  65. In Spiritu Sancto8 December 1965Apostolic Brief Declaring the Council ClosedPope
  66. 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
  67. General Audience of 29 December 196529 December 1965On keeping alive "the spirit of the Council" in the post-conciliar Church (1965)Pope
  68. Finis Concilio3 January 1966Establishing the Post-Conciliar CommissionsPope
  69. 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
  70. General Audience of 19 January 196619 January 1966Ecumenism as a defining spirit of the Council; unity pursued in love with doctrinal integrity (1966)Pope
  71. General Audience of 26 January 196626 January 1966The religious spirit of the Council and its fruit for faith and prayer (1966)Pope
  72. Cum nostra aetate27 January 1966Norms on editions of liturgical booksRoman Curia
  73. Paenitemini17 February 1966On Fast and AbstinencePope
  74. General Audience of 9 March 19669 March 1966The Council's teaching on the People of God and the communal character of salvation (1966)Pope
  75. Matrimonii sacramentum18 March 1966Instruction on mixed marriagesRoman Curia
  76. 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
  77. Common Declaration24 March 1966Common Declaration of Paul VI and Archbishop RamseyEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  78. General Audience of 30 March 196630 March 1966Gaudium et Spes and the Church's loving optimism toward the modern world (1966)Pope
  79. 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
  80. De Episcoporum Muneribus15 June 1966On the Faculties of Bishops to DispensePope
  81. Ecclesiae Sanctae6 August 1966Implementing the Decrees Christus Dominus, Presbyterorum Ordinis, Perfectae Caritatis and Ad GentesPope
  82. 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
  83. Indulgentiarum Doctrina1 January 1967On the Revision of Sacred IndulgencesPope
  84. The Brother of the Christian Schools in the World Today: A Declaration†1967Lasallian Declaration (39th General Chapter)Ecclesial Initiatives
  85. Catholicam Christi Ecclesiam6 January 1967Establishing the Council of the Laity and the Commission Justice and PeacePope
  86. Petrum et Paulum Apostolos22 February 1967Proclaiming the Year of FaithPope
  87. Musicam sacram5 March 1967Instruction on music in the liturgyRoman Curia
  88. Episcopalis Potestatis2 May 1967On the Faculties of Eastern BishopsPope
  89. Tres abhinc annos4 May 1967Second Instruction on implementing Sacrosanctum ConciliumRoman Curia
  90. Signum Magnum13 May 1967On Devotion to Mary, Mother of the ChurchPope
  91. Ad totam Ecclesiam†14 May 1967Ecumenical Directory, Part IRoman Curia
  92. Eucharisticum mysterium25 May 1967Instruction on the worship of the Eucharistic mysteryRoman Curia
  93. Sacrum Diaconatus Ordinem18 June 1967Restoring the Permanent DiaconatePope
  94. Pro Comperto Sane6 August 1967On Diocesan Bishops as Members of the Roman CongregationsPope
  95. Regimini Ecclesiae Universae15 August 1967On the Reform of the Roman CuriaPope
  96. Common Declaration28 October 1967Common Declaration of Paul VI and Athenagoras I (1967)Ecumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  97. 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
  98. 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
  99. The Church in Our Day21 January 1968The Church in Our DayBishops' Conferences
  100. Pontificalis Romani18 June 1968Approving the New Rites of Ordination of Deacons, Priests and BishopsPope
  101. Solemni Hac Liturgia30 June 1968Credo of the People of GodPope
  102. Documento de Medellín: La Iglesia en la actual transformación de América Latina a la luz del Concilio6 September 1968Medellín ConclusionsBishops' Conferences
  103. Reflections on Objectives and Methods of the Commission1969Reflections on Objectives and Methods of the CommissionTheological & Biblical Commissions
  104. Renovationis causam†6 January 1969Instruction on renewal of religious formationRoman Curia
  105. General Audience of 15 January 196915 January 1969Conciliar renewal must be chiefly interior, moral and personal, not merely structural (1969)Pope
  106. Comme le prévoit25 January 1969Instruction on translation of liturgical textsRoman Curia
  107. Missale Romanum3 April 1969Promulgating the Roman Missal Revised by Decree of the CouncilPope
  108. General Directory for the Pastoral Ministry to Tourism29 April 1969Pastoral Directory on TourismRoman Curia
  109. Sacra Rituum Congregatio8 May 1969Dividing the Congregation of Rites into Divine Worship and Causes of SaintsPope
  110. Sollicitudo Omnium Ecclesiarum24 June 1969On the Office of Papal RepresentativesPope
  111. Pastoralis Migratorum Cura15 August 1969On the Pastoral Care of MigrantsPope
  112. Venite seorsum15 August 1969Instruction on the contemplative life and enclosure of nunsRoman Curia
  113. 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. Ratio fundamentalis institutionis sacerdotalis†6 January 1970Basic Plan for Priestly Formation (1970)Roman Curia
  2. 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
  3. Apostolicae Caritatis19 March 1970Establishing the Pontifical Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant PeoplePope
  4. Matrimonia Mixta31 March 1970On Mixed MarriagesPope
  5. Spiritus Domini†16 April 1970Ecumenical Directory, Part II: Ecumenism in Higher EducationRoman Curia
  6. Calendaria particularia24 June 1970Instruction on particular calendarsRoman Curia
  7. Liturgicae instaurationes5 September 1970Third Instruction on implementing Sacrosanctum ConciliumRoman Curia
  8. Ingravescentem Aetatem20 November 1970On the Age Limit of CardinalsPope
  9. Quinque Iam Anni8 December 1970To the Bishops Five Years after the CouncilPope
  10. Causas Matrimoniales28 March 1971On Procedures in Marriage Nullity CasesPope
  11. Directorium Catechisticum Generale11 April 1971General Catechetical DirectoryRoman Curia
  12. Communio et progressio23 May 1971Pastoral Instruction on the Means of Social CommunicationRoman Curia
  13. Sedula Cura27 June 1971On the Reorganization of the Pontifical Biblical CommissionPope
  14. Evangelica Testificatio29 June 1971On the Renewal of Religious LifePope
  15. Convenientes ex universo (De Iustitia in Mundo)†30 November 1971II Ordinary General Assembly (1971), Justice in the WorldSynod of Bishops
  16. Ultimis temporibus†30 November 1971II Ordinary General Assembly (1971), The Ministerial Priesthood: synodal document on the ministerial priesthoodSynod of Bishops
  17. Sacramentum Paenitentiae16 June 1972Pastoral norms on general sacramental absolutionRoman Curia
  18. Catholic Teaching on Apostolic Succession1973Catholic Teaching on Apostolic SuccessionTheological & Biblical Commissions
  19. Immensae caritatis29 January 1973Instruction on facilitating sacramental Eucharistic communionRoman Curia
  20. Ecclesiae imago†22 February 1973Directory on the Pastoral Ministry of BishopsRoman Curia
  21. Sacra Congregatio23 March 1973Declaration on the respect due to the Sacrament of PenanceRoman Curia
  22. Haec Sacra Congregatio11 April 1973Letter on the indissolubility of marriageRoman Curia
  23. Mysterium Ecclesiae24 June 1973Declaration in defense of Catholic doctrine on the ChurchRoman Curia
  24. Ordo Paenitentiae2 December 1973Rite of Penance (editio typica)Roman Curia
  25. Ut notum est6 December 1973Instruction on dissolution of marriage in favor of the faithRoman Curia
  26. Nobis in Animo25 March 1974On the Needs of the Church in the Holy LandPope
  27. Apostolorum Limina23 May 1974Bull of Indiction of the Holy Year 1975Pope
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. Guidelines and Suggestions for Implementing Nostra Aetate (n. 4)1 December 1974Guidelines on Religious Relations with the JewsRoman Curia
  32. Paterna cum Benevolentia8 December 1974On Reconciliation within the ChurchPope
  33. Missale Romanum (editio typica altera)27 March 1975Roman Missal, second typical editionRoman Curia
  34. Gaudete in Domino9 May 1975On Christian JoyPope
  35. Constans Nobis11 July 1975Uniting the Congregations for Sacraments and Divine WorshipPope
  36. Romano Pontifici Eligendo1 October 1975On the Vacancy of the Apostolic See and the Election of the Roman PontiffPope
  37. 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
  38. Authority in the Church I (Venice Statement)September 1976ARCIC I: Authority in the Church IEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  39. Apostolatus Peragendi10 December 1976Establishing the Pontifical Council for the LaityPope
  40. Iustitiam et Pacem10 December 1976Establishing the Pontifical Commission Justice and Peace on a Permanent BasisPope
  41. Propositions on the Doctrine of Christian Marriage1977Propositions on the Doctrine of Christian MarriageTheological & Biblical Commissions
  42. La Iglesia de la Pascua10 April 1977The Easter Church (1st pastoral letter)Diocesan Bishops
  43. Ordo dedicationis ecclesiae et altaris29 May 1977Rite of Dedication of a Church and an Altar (editio typica)Roman Curia
  44. La Iglesia, Cuerpo de Cristo en la historia6 August 1977The Church, the Body of Christ in History (2nd pastoral letter)Diocesan Bishops
  45. 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
  46. Mutuae relationes14 May 1978Directives for mutual relations between bishops and religiousRoman Curia
  47. Redemptor Hominis4 March 1979The Redeemer of ManPope
  48. Sapientia Christiana15 April 1979On ecclesiastical universities and facultiesPope
  49. Scripturarum Thesaurus25 April 1979Promulgating the Nova VulgataPope
  50. In ecclesiasticam futurorum3 June 1979Instruction on liturgical formation in seminariesRoman Curia

1980s

  1. 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
  2. Postquam apostoli25 March 1980Directive notes on cooperation among particular Churches and distribution of clergyRoman Curia
  3. 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
  4. Egregiae Virtutis31 December 1980Sts Cyril and Methodius co-patrons of EuropePope
  5. A Concilio Constantinopolitano I25 March 19811600th anniversary of Constantinople I and 1550th of EphesusPope
  6. Familia a Deo Instituta9 May 1981Establishing the Pontifical Council for the FamilyPope
  7. The Final Report1982ARCIC I Final ReportEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  8. Fraternità di Comunione e Liberazione11 February 1982Pontifical recognition of the Fraternity of Communion and LiberationEcclesial Initiatives
  9. The Mystery of the Church and of the Eucharist in the Light of the Mystery of the Holy Trinity6 July 1982Munich DocumentEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  10. Aperite Portas Redemptori6 January 1983Bull of indiction of the Holy Year of the Redemption 1983Pope
  11. Codex Iuris Canonici25 January 1983Code of Canon Law (1983)Pope
  12. Divinus Perfectionis Magister25 January 1983On the procedure for causes of saintsPope
  13. Sacrae Disciplinae Leges25 January 1983Promulgating the revised Code of Canon LawPope
  14. 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
  15. Essential Elements in the Church's Teaching on Religious Life31 May 1983Essential Elements on Religious LifeRoman Curia
  16. 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
  17. Quaesitum est26 November 1983Declaration on Masonic associationsRoman Curia
  18. 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
  19. Our Communion, Our Peace, Our Promise†1984Pastoral Letter on the LiturgyDiocesan Bishops
  20. Caeremoniale Episcoporum14 September 1984Ceremonial of Bishops (editio typica)Roman Curia
  21. Catechesis on the Creed5 December 1984Wednesday catechesis cycle on the Creed (1985-1996)Pope
  22. Dolentium Hominum11 February 1985Establishing the Pontifical Commission for Health Care WorkersPope
  23. Ratio fundamentalis institutionis sacerdotalis (1985)19 March 1985Basic Plan for Priestly Formation (updated 1985)Roman Curia
  24. Notes on the correct way to present Jews and Judaism†24 June 1985Notes on Jews and Judaism in Preaching and CatechesisRoman Curia
  25. Homily opening the Extraordinary Synod24 November 1985Opening of the 1985 Extraordinary Synod on Vatican II's 20th anniversaryPope
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. Spirituali Militum Curae21 April 1986On military ordinariatesPope
  29. Dominum et Vivificantem18 May 1986On the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church and the worldPope
  30. Salvation and the Church3 September 1986ARCIC II: Salvation and the ChurchEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  31. Address to the Roman Curia22 December 1986Christmas address to the Curia interpreting the Assisi meetingPope
  32. Redemptoris Mater25 March 1987On the Blessed Virgin Mary in the life of the pilgrim ChurchPope
  33. 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
  34. Duodecimum Saeculum4 December 1987On the 12th centenary of Nicaea II and sacred imagesPope
  35. Joint Declaration7 December 1987Joint Declaration of John Paul II and Patriarch Dimitrios IEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  36. Unité et diversité dans l'Église11 April 1988Unity and Diversity in the ChurchTheological & Biblical Commissions
  37. The Sacrament of Order in the Sacramental Structure of the Church26 June 1988Valamo DocumentEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  38. Pastor Bonus28 June 1988On the Roman CuriaPope
  39. Directory for the Ad Limina Visit29 June 1988Directory for the Ad Limina VisitRoman Curia
  40. Professio fidei et Iusiurandum fidelitatis1 July 1988Formula for the Profession of Faith and Oath of FidelityRoman Curia
  41. Ecclesia Dei2 July 1988On the Lefebvre schism and the Ecclesia Dei CommissionPope
  42. Vicesimus Quintus Annus4 December 1988On the 25th anniversary of Sacrosanctum ConciliumPope
  43. Christifideles Laici30 December 1988On the vocation and mission of the lay faithfulPope
  44. De Ordinatione Episcopi, presbyterorum et diaconorum (editio typica altera)29 June 1989Rite of Ordination, second typical editionRoman Curia
  45. Common Declaration2 October 1989Common Declaration of John Paul II and Archbishop Runcie (Rome)Ecumenical & Interreligious Dialogue

1990s

  1. The Church as Communion6 September 1990ARCIC II: The Church as CommunionEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  2. Codex Canonum Ecclesiarum Orientalium18 October 1990Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches (CCEO)Pope
  3. Sacri Canones18 October 1990Promulgating the Code of Canons of the Eastern ChurchesPope
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. II Sínodo Arquidiocesano de México: Evangelización de las Culturas en la Ciudad de México (ECUCIM)†1992Second Synod of the Archdiocese of MexicoDiocesan Bishops
  8. 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
  9. Communionis notio28 May 1992Letter on some aspects of the Church understood as CommunionRoman Curia
  10. Fidei Depositum11 October 1992Promulgating the Catechism of the Catholic ChurchPope
  11. Stewardship: A Disciple's ResponseNovember 1992Stewardship: A Disciple's ResponseBishops' Conferences
  12. Inde a Pontificatus25 March 1993Uniting the Pontifical Councils for Culture and for Dialogue with Non-BelieversPope
  13. Directory for the Application of Principles and Norms on Ecumenism†25 March 1993Ecumenical Directory (1993)Roman Curia
  14. Uniatism, Method of Union of the Past, and the Present Search for Full Communion23 June 1993Balamand DocumentEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  15. Communities of Salt and Light: Reflections on the Social Mission of the ParishNovember 1993Communities of Salt and LightBishops' Conferences
  16. Socialium Scientiarum1 January 1994Establishing the Pontifical Academy of Social SciencesPope
  17. Varietates legitimae25 January 1994Fourth Instruction: Inculturation and the Roman LiturgyRoman Curia
  18. Gratissimam Sane2 February 1994Letter to FamiliesPope
  19. Congregavit nos in unum Christi amor2 February 1994Fraternal Life in CommunityRoman Curia
  20. Vitae Mysterium11 February 1994Establishing the Pontifical Academy for LifePope
  21. 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
  22. Annus internationalis Familiae14 September 1994Letter on reception of Communion by divorced and remarried faithfulRoman Curia
  23. 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
  24. Tertio Millennio Adveniente10 November 1994On preparation for the Jubilee of the Year 2000Pope
  25. Letter to Children13 December 1994Letter to Children in the Year of the FamilyPope
  26. Orientale Lumen2 May 1995On the Churches of the EastPope
  27. Ut Unum Sint25 May 1995On commitment to ecumenismPope
  28. Common Declaration29 June 1995Common Declaration of John Paul II and Patriarch Bartholomew I (1995)Ecumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  29. 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
  30. Ecclesia in Africa14 September 1995Post-synodal exhortation on the Church in AfricaPope
  31. Apostolic Letter for the Union of Brest12 November 1995Fourth centenary of the Union of BrestPope
  32. 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
  33. Il Padre incomprensibile†6 January 1996Instruction applying the liturgical prescriptions of the Code of Canons of the Eastern ChurchesRoman Curia
  34. Universi Dominici Gregis22 February 1996On the vacancy of the Apostolic See and the election of the Roman PontiffPope
  35. Sons and Daughters of the Light: A Pastoral Plan for Ministry with Young Adults12 November 1996Sons and Daughters of the LightBishops' Conferences
  36. Stella Maris31 January 1997On the maritime apostolatePope
  37. Instruction on Diocesan Synods†19 March 1997Instruction on Diocesan SynodsRoman Curia
  38. A New Hope for Lebanon10 May 1997Post-synodal exhortation on the Church in LebanonPope
  39. Ecclesiae de mysterio15 August 1997Instruction on collaboration of the non-ordained faithful in the ministry of priestsRoman Curia
  40. General Directory for Catechesis15 August 1997General Directory for CatechesisRoman Curia
  41. Divini Amoris Scientia19 October 1997Proclaiming St Therese of Lisieux a Doctor of the ChurchPope
  42. 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
  43. Becoming an Evangelizing People21 November 1997Becoming an Evangelizing People (on evangelization)Diocesan Bishops
  44. 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
  45. Ecclesia in Urbe1 January 1998On the Vicariate of RomePope
  46. Ratio fundamentalis institutionis diaconorum permanentium / Directorium pro ministerio et vita diaconorum permanentium22 February 1998Basic Norms and Directory for Permanent DeaconsRoman Curia
  47. We Remember: A Reflection on the Shoah16 March 1998We Remember: A Reflection on the ShoahRoman Curia
  48. Jubilee catechesis on the Holy Spirit13 May 1998 – 9 December 1998Second preparatory year: systematic reflection on the Holy Spirit (1998)Pope
  49. 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
  50. Ad Tuendam Fidem18 May 1998Inserting norms on definitive teaching into the CodesPope
  51. Apostolos Suos21 May 1998On the theological and juridical nature of episcopal conferencesPope
  52. The Gift of Authority (Authority in the Church III)3 September 1998ARCIC II: The Gift of AuthorityEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  53. The Primacy of the Successor of Peter in the Mystery of the Church31 October 1998Considerations on the Primacy of PeterRoman Curia
  54. Incarnationis Mysterium29 November 1998Bull of indiction of the Great Jubilee of the Year 2000Pope
  55. 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
  56. 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
  57. Ecclesia in America22 January 1999Post-synodal exhortation on the Church in AmericaPope
  58. Inter Munera Academiarum28 January 1999On the Pontifical Academy of St Thomas Aquinas and the Roman Theological AcademyPope
  59. Verbi sponsa13 May 1999Instruction on the contemplative life and enclosure of nunsRoman Curia
  60. Spes Aedificandi1 October 1999Proclaiming Sts Bridget, Catherine of Siena and Teresa Benedicta co-patronesses of EuropePope
  61. 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
  62. Ecclesia in Asia6 November 1999Post-synodal exhortation on the Church in AsiaPope
  63. Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us: A Pastoral Plan for Adult Faith Formation17 November 1999Our Hearts Were Burning Within UsBishops' Conferences
  64. The Application of Ex Corde Ecclesiae for the United States17 November 1999Ex Corde Ecclesiae Application for the U.S.Bishops' Conferences
  65. 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. Note on the Expression Sister Churches30 June 2000Note on the Expression 'Sister Churches'Roman Curia
  8. Dominus Iesus6 August 2000Declaration on the Unicity and Salvific Universality of Jesus Christ and the ChurchRoman Curia
  9. E Sancti Thomae Mori31 October 2000Proclaiming St Thomas More patron of statesmen and politiciansPope
  10. Welcoming the Stranger Among Us: Unity in Diversity15 November 2000Welcoming the Stranger Among UsBishops' Conferences
  11. Novo Millennio Ineunte6 January 2001At the close of the Great JubileePope
  12. Sacramentorum Sanctitatis Tutela30 April 2001On the more grave delicts reserved to the CDFPope
  13. Repentance and Reconciliation3 May 2001ILC New York Statement on Repentance and ReconciliationEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  14. Martyrologium Romanum29 June 2001Roman Martyrology (editio typica)Roman Curia
  15. 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
  16. Ecclesia in Oceania22 November 2001Post-synodal exhortation on the Church in OceaniaPope
  17. Misericordia Dei7 April 2002On certain aspects of the celebration of the sacrament of PenancePope
  18. Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People14 June 2002Charter for the Protection of Children and Young PeopleBishops' Conferences
  19. The Priest, Pastor and Leader of the Parish Community4 August 2002The Priest, Pastor and Leader of the Parish CommunityRoman Curia
  20. Ecclesia de Eucharistia17 April 2003On the Eucharist in its relationship to the ChurchPope
  21. Ecclesia in Europa28 June 2003Post-synodal exhortation on the Church in EuropePope
  22. Gathered and Sent: Documents of the Synod of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles6 September 2003Los Angeles Archdiocesan SynodDiocesan Bishops
  23. Pastores Gregis16 October 2003On the bishop, servant of the GospelPope
  24. Spiritus et Sponsa4 December 2003On the 40th anniversary of Sacrosanctum ConciliumPope
  25. Apostolorum successores22 February 2004Directory for the Pastoral Ministry of BishopsRoman Curia
  26. Redemptionis Sacramentum25 March 2004Instruction on matters to be observed or avoided regarding the Most Holy EucharistRoman Curia
  27. Common Declaration1 July 2004Common Declaration of John Paul II and Patriarch Bartholomew I (2004)Ecumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  28. Mane Nobiscum Domine7 October 2004For the Year of the EucharistPope
  29. The Rapid Development24 January 2005To those responsible for communications (40 years after Inter Mirifica)Pope
  30. Dignitas connubii†25 January 2005Instruction on procedures in causes of nullity of marriageRoman Curia
  31. 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
  32. Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the LordNovember 2005Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the LordBishops' Conferences
  33. Expergiscere, homo22 December 2005Christmas address to the Roman Curia (hermeneutic of reform in continuity)Pope
  34. 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
  35. Lettera alla Chiesa in Cina27 May 2007Letter to the Catholic Church in the People's Republic of ChinaPope
  36. Documento de Aparecida31 May 2007Aparecida DocumentBishops' Conferences
  37. De aliquibus mutationibus in normis de electione Romani Pontificis11 June 2007Restoring two-thirds majority for papal electionPope
  38. Responses to some questions regarding certain aspects of the doctrine on the Church29 June 2007Responses on the Doctrine on the ChurchRoman Curia
  39. Con grande fiducia7 July 2007Letter to bishops accompanying Summorum PontificumPope
  40. Summorum Pontificum7 July 2007On the Roman liturgy prior to the 1970 reformPope
  41. Ecclesiological and Canonical Consequences of the Sacramental Nature of the Church13 October 2007Ravenna DocumentEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  42. Antiqua ordinatione21 June 2008Lex propria of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic SignaturaPope
  43. 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
  44. Decree remitting the excommunication of the bishops of the Society of St Pius X21 January 2009Decree lifting SSPX excommunicationsRoman Curia
  45. Lettera ai Vescovi (remissione della scomunica)10 March 2009Letter to bishops on lifting the excommunication of four SSPX bishopsPope
  46. Lettera per l'Anno Sacerdotale16 June 2009Letter proclaiming the Year for PriestsPope
  47. Ecclesiae unitatem2 July 2009On the Pontifical Commission Ecclesia Dei (joined to CDF)Pope
  48. 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
  49. Omnium in mentem26 October 2009Amending canons of the Code of Canon Law (diaconate; marriage)Pope
  50. Anglicanorum coetibus4 November 2009Personal Ordinariates for Anglicans entering full communionPope

2010s

  1. Lettera pastorale ai cattolici dell'Irlanda19 March 2010Pastoral letter to the Catholics of Ireland (abuse crisis)Pope
  2. Ubicumque et semper21 September 2010Establishing the Pontifical Council for Promoting the New EvangelizationPope
  3. 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
  4. A New Pentecost: Inviting All to Follow Jesus†2011A New Pentecost (on evangelization)Diocesan Bishops
  5. 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
  6. Forty Years of Dialogue: Reflections and Future Perspectives2 March 2011ILC Paris StatementEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  7. Circular Letter on Guidelines for Cases of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Clerics3 May 2011Circular Letter on Abuse GuidelinesRoman Curia
  8. Quaerit semper30 August 2011Transferring dispensations super rato and ordination nullity cases to the Roman RotaPope
  9. Freiburger Konzerthausrede25 September 2011Freiburg address on Entweltlichung (detachment from worldliness)Pope
  10. Porta fidei11 October 2011Indiction of the Year of Faith (50th of the Council's opening)Pope
  11. Note with Pastoral Recommendations for the Year of Faith6 January 2012Note for the Year of FaithRoman Curia
  12. National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools12 March 2012NSBECSEcclesial Initiatives
  13. Disciples Called to Witness: The New Evangelization16 April 2012Disciples Called to WitnessBishops' Conferences
  14. Ecclesia in Medio Oriente14 September 2012On the Church in the Middle East: communion and witnessPope
  15. Lux sui populi7 October 2012Proclaiming St Hildegard of Bingen a Doctor of the ChurchPope
  16. Sanctus Ioannes de Avila7 October 2012Proclaiming St John of Avila a Doctor of the ChurchPope
  17. Omelia per l'apertura dell'Anno della fede11 October 2012Homily opening the Year of Faith, 50th anniversary of the Council's openingPope
  18. 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
  19. Final List of Propositions27 October 2012XIII Ordinary General Assembly (2012), The New Evangelization: Final List of PropositionsSynod of Bishops
  20. Latina lingua10 November 2012Establishing the Pontifical Academy for LatinPope
  21. Intima Ecclesiae natura11 November 2012On the service of charityPope
  22. Fides per doctrinam16 January 2013Transferring competence for catechesis to the Council for New EvangelizationPope
  23. Ministrorum institutio16 January 2013Transferring competence for seminaries to the Congregation for the ClergyPope
  24. Declaratio10 February 2013Declaration of renunciation of the Petrine ministryPope
  25. 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
  26. Normas nonnullas22 February 2013Modifying norms for the election of the Roman PontiffPope
  27. 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
  28. Evangelii gaudium24 November 2013On the proclamation of the Gospel in today's worldPope
  29. Fidelis dispensator et prudens24 February 2014New coordinating structure for economic and administrative affairsPope
  30. Educating Today and Tomorrow: A Renewing Passion7 April 2014Educating Today and TomorrowRoman Curia
  31. Synod of the Archdiocese of Washington: Statutes and Recommendations8 June 2014Archdiocese of Washington Synod 2014Diocesan Bishops
  32. Sensus fidei in the Life of the Church10 June 2014Sensus fidei in the Life of the ChurchTheological & Biblical Commissions
  33. 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
  34. Message of the III Extraordinary General Assembly18 October 2014III Extraordinary General Assembly (2014), Pastoral Challenges of the Family: MessageSynod of Bishops
  35. Relatio Synodi18 October 2014III Extraordinary General Assembly (2014), Pastoral Challenges of the Family in the Context of Evangelization: Relatio SynodiSynod of Bishops
  36. Testimoni della gioia21 November 2014Apostolic letter to all consecrated people for the Year of Consecrated LifePope
  37. Catechesis on the Family17 December 2014 – 18 November 2015Thirty-three catecheses on the family around the two Synods on the Family, 2014-2015Pope
  38. 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
  39. Misericordiae vultus11 April 2015Bull of indiction of the Extraordinary Jubilee of MercyPope
  40. L'attuale contesto comunicativo27 June 2015Establishing the Secretariat for CommunicationPope
  41. Mitis et misericors Iesus15 August 2015Reform of marriage nullity procedure (Eastern Code)Pope
  42. Mitis Iudex Dominus Iesus15 August 2015Reform of marriage nullity procedure (Latin Code)Pope
  43. Commemorazione del 50° anniversario dell'istituzione del Sinodo dei Vescovi17 October 2015Address on synodality, 50th anniversary of the Synod of BishopsPope
  44. 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
  45. Discorso al Convegno di Firenze10 November 2015Address to the 5th Convention of the Italian Church, FlorencePope
  46. Catechesis on Mercy9 December 2015 – 30 November 2016Mercy in Scripture and the works of mercy for the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, 2015-2016Pope
  47. The Gifts and the Calling of God are Irrevocable10 December 2015Reflection on Catholic-Jewish relations (50th anniversary of Nostra Aetate)Roman Curia
  48. Renew My Church†2016Renew My Church (parish renewal process)Diocesan Bishops
  49. Cristãos leigos e leigas na Igreja e na sociedade (Doc. 105)†April 2016Lay Christians in Church and SocietyBishops' Conferences
  50. Iuvenescit Ecclesia15 May 2016Letter on Hierarchical and Charismatic GiftsRoman Curia
  51. De concordia inter Codices31 May 2016Harmonizing the Latin and Eastern codesPope
  52. Come una madre amorevole4 June 2016On removal of bishops negligent in abuse casesPope
  53. Sedula mater15 August 2016Establishing the Dicastery for Laity, Family and LifePope
  54. Humanam progressionem17 August 2016Establishing the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human DevelopmentPope
  55. Synodality and Primacy during the First Millennium21 September 2016Chieti DocumentEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  56. Synod 16November 2016Synod 16 (Archdiocese of Detroit)Diocesan Bishops
  57. Misericordia et misera20 November 2016Apostolic letter at the close of the Jubilee of MercyPope
  58. Living as Missionary Disciples: A Resource for Evangelization†2017Living as Missionary DisciplesBishops' Conferences
  59. New Wine in New Wineskins†6 January 2017New Wine in New Wineskins: Consecrated Life and its Ongoing ChallengesRoman Curia
  60. Sanctuarium in Ecclesia11 February 2017Transferring competence for shrines to the Council for New EvangelizationPope
  61. Unleash the Gospel3 June 2017Unleash the Gospel (post-synodal pastoral letter)Diocesan Bishops
  62. Circular Letter on the Bread and Wine for the Eucharist15 June 2017Circular Letter on the Bread and Wine for the EucharistRoman Curia
  63. Maiorem hac dilectionem11 July 2017On the offering of life as a path to beatificationPope
  64. Magnum principium3 September 2017Amending canon 838 on liturgical translationsPope
  65. Veritatis gaudium8 December 2017On ecclesiastical universities and facultiesPope
  66. Laetitiae plena11 February 2018Decree on the Memorial of Mary, Mother of the ChurchRoman Curia
  67. Imparare a congedarsi12 February 2018On resignation of bishops and curial officials for reasons of agePope
  68. Placuit Deo22 February 2018Letter on Certain Aspects of Christian SalvationRoman Curia
  69. Synodality in the Life and Mission of the Church2 March 2018Synodality in the Life and Mission of the ChurchTheological & Biblical Commissions
  70. Cor orans1 April 2018Implementing Instruction of Vultum Dei quaerereRoman Curia
  71. Ecclesiae Sponsae Imago8 June 2018Instruction on the Ordo virginumRoman Curia
  72. Lettera al Popolo di Dio20 August 2018Letter to the People of God on abusePope
  73. Episcopalis communio15 September 2018On the Synod of BishopsPope
  74. Missionary Discipleship in Crisis†October 2018Missionary Discipleship in Crisis (abuse crisis)Diocesan Bishops
  75. Final Document27 October 2018XV Ordinary General Assembly (2018), Young People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment: Final Document [→ Christus Vivit]Synod of Bishops
  76. 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
  77. Da oltre trent'anni17 January 2019Suppressing the Pontifical Commission Ecclesia DeiPope
  78. Go Make Disciples! Building a Culture of Conversion and Discipleship25 January 2019Go Make Disciples! (archdiocesan pastoral plan)Diocesan Bishops
  79. Sing to the Lord a New Song25 January 2019Sing to the Lord a New Song (on sacred music)Diocesan Bishops
  80. La tutela dei minori26 March 2019On the protection of minors and vulnerable persons (Vatican City)Pope
  81. Vos estis lux mundi7 May 2019Procedures for reporting abuse and episcopal accountabilityPope
  82. Catechesis on the Acts of the Apostles29 May 2019 – 15 January 2020The journey of the Gospel in the Acts of the Apostles, 2019-2020Pope
  83. 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

2020s

  1. 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
  2. Vademecum on Procedures in Cases of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Clerics16 July 2020Vademecum on Abuse Cases (v1.0)Roman Curia
  3. Authenticum charismatis1 November 2020Amending canon 579 on erecting institutes of consecrated lifePope
  4. The Bishop and Christian Unity: An Ecumenical Vademecum†4 December 2020The Bishop and Christian UnityRoman Curia
  5. Instructions on Affiliation, Aggregation and Incorporation of Institutes of Higher Studies8 December 2020Instructions on Affiliation/Aggregation/IncorporationRoman Curia
  6. Spiritus Domini10 January 2021Amending canon 230 §1: women admitted to lector and acolyte ministriesPope
  7. Pascite gregem Dei23 May 2021Reform of Book VI (penal law) of the Code of Canon LawPope
  8. Lettera ai Vescovi (Traditionis custodes)16 July 2021Letter to bishops accompanying Traditionis custodesPope
  9. Traditionis custodes16 July 2021On the use of the Roman liturgy prior to the 1970 reformPope
  10. Norms on Delicts Reserved to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith11 October 2021Norms on Reserved DelictsRoman Curia
  11. 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
  12. Responsa ad dubia on Traditionis custodes4 December 2021Responsa ad dubia on Traditionis custodesRoman Curia
  13. Doctor unitatis21 January 2022Proclaiming St Irenaeus of Lyons a Doctor of the ChurchPope
  14. The Identity of the Catholic School for a Culture of Dialogue25 January 2022Instruction on the Identity of the Catholic SchoolRoman Curia
  15. Competentias quasdam decernere11 February 2022Assigning certain competences in the Code of Canon Law to bishops and conferencesPope
  16. Fidem servare11 February 2022Restructuring the Congregation for the Doctrine of the FaithPope
  17. Praedicate Evangelium19 March 2022On the Roman Curia and its service to the Church and the worldPope
  18. Vademecum on Procedures in Cases of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Clerics, ver. 2.05 June 2022Vademecum on Abuse Cases (v2.0)Roman Curia
  19. Catechumenal Pathways for Married Life†15 June 2022Catechumenal Pathways for Married Life: Pastoral Guidelines for Local ChurchesRoman Curia
  20. Desiderio desideravi29 June 2022On the liturgical formation of the People of GodPope
  21. Ad charisma tuendum14 July 2022On the Prelature of Opus DeiPope
  22. Omelia nel 60° anniversario dell'inizio del Concilio11 October 2022Homily for the 60th anniversary of the opening of Vatican IIPope
  23. Hacia una Iglesia sinodal en salida a las periferias†November 2022Toward a Synodal Church Going Forth to the PeripheriesBishops' Conferences
  24. In Ecclesiarum communione6 January 2023On the organization of the Vicariate of RomePope
  25. Catechesis on Apostolic Zeal11 January 2023 – 13 December 2023The passion for evangelization: the apostolic zeal of the believer, incl. Vatican II on mission, 2023Pope
  26. Vocare peccatores20 March 2023Reform of the penal law of the Code of Canons of the Eastern ChurchesPope
  27. Vos estis lux mundi (aggiornato)25 March 2023Vos estis lux mundi made permanent (updated)Pope
  28. Synodality and Primacy in the Second Millennium and TodayJune 2023Alexandria DocumentEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  29. Motu proprio sulle prelature personali8 August 2023Amending canons 295-296 on personal prelaturesPope
  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. Gestis verbisque2 February 2024Note on the Validity of the SacramentsRoman Curia
  33. National Statutes for the Christian Initiation of Adults25 April 2024National Statutes for Christian Initiation of AdultsBishops' Conferences
  34. Spes non confundit9 May 2024Bull of indiction of the Ordinary Jubilee 2025Pope
  35. Norms for Proceeding in the Discernment of Alleged Supernatural Phenomena17 May 2024Norms on Alleged Supernatural PhenomenaRoman Curia
  36. 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
  37. The Bishop of Rome†13 June 2024The Bishop of Rome: Primacy and Synodality in Ecumenical Dialogues (study document)Roman Curia
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. 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
  41. 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
  42. Discorso al Collegio cardinalizio10 May 2025Address to the College of Cardinals (programmatic; Leo XIII, Evangelii gaudium, Vatican II)Pope
  43. Omelia per l'inizio del pontificato18 May 2025Homily at the Mass for the beginning of the pontificatePope
  44. 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
  45. Mensaje al Pueblo de Dios, 40ª Asamblea General del CELAM30 May 2025CELAM 40th General Assembly MessageBishops' Conferences
  46. Pathways for the Implementation Phase of the Synod29 June 2025Synod on synodality implementation: Pathways for the Implementation PhaseSynod of Bishops
  47. Coniuncta cura29 September 2025On management of the Holy See's investments (IOR/APSA)Pope
  48. Disegnare nuove mappe di speranza27 October 2025Drawing New Maps of Hope: 60th anniversary of Gravissimum educationisPope
  49. Commemorazione di Nostra aetate28 October 2025Address commemorating the 60th anniversary of Nostra aetatePope
  50. Immota manet11 November 2025On the central sector of the Diocese of RomePope
  51. Interim Reports of the Study Groups17 November 2025Synod on synodality implementation: Interim Reports of the Study GroupsSynod of Bishops
  52. In unitate fidei23 November 2025On the 1700th anniversary of the Council of NicaeaPope
  53. Regolamento Generale della Curia Romana23 November 2025General Regulations of the Roman CuriaPope
  54. Joint Declaration29 November 2025Joint Declaration of Leo XIV and Patriarch Bartholomew (Nicaea 1700th anniversary)Ecumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  55. Una fedeltà che genera futuro8 December 2025A Fidelity that Generates the Future: 60th anniversary of Optatam totius and Presbyterorum ordinisPope
  56. Auguri natalizi alla Curia Romana22 December 2025Christmas address to the Roman CuriaPope
  57. One Heart in Christ†2026One Heart in Christ (pastoral letter launching the first diocesan pastoral plan)Diocesan Bishops
  58. Concistoro straordinario7 January 2026Opening address to the Extraordinary Consistory (Evangelii gaudium, Curia, synodality, liturgy)Pope
  59. Udienza generale: I documenti del Concilio Vaticano II7 January 2026General audience opening the catechesis cycle on the documents of Vatican IIPope
  60. 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
  61. The Mission in the Digital Environment3 March 2026Synod Study Group 3 Final Report: The Mission in the Digital EnvironmentSynod of Bishops
  62. 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
  63. The pastoral challenge of polygamy24 March 2026SECAM Commission report for the Synod: The pastoral challenge of polygamySynod of Bishops
  64. 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
  65. 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
  66. 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
  67. Towards the Assemblies 2027-2028: stages, criteria and tools for preparation20 May 2026Synod on synodality implementation: Towards the Assemblies 2027-2028Synod of Bishops
  68. Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People (2026 revision)11 June 2026Charter (2026 revision)Bishops' Conferences
  69. Confirma fratres tuos24 June 2026Revision of the Apostolic Constitution In Ecclesiarum communione (Vicariate of Rome)Pope
  70. Lettera alla Fraternità San Pio X29 June 2026Letter to the Society of St Pius X appealing against a schismatic actPope
  71. Decree concerning the Society of St. Pius X2 July 2026Decree on the SSPX episcopal consecrations (with Explanatory Note)Roman Curia
  72. 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
  73. Mutua concordia29 August 2026Amending canons 106 and 126 of the Code of Canons of the Eastern ChurchesPope
  74. 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
  75. 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
  76. A Journey of Hope16 September 2026Note: Sixty Years of Interreligious Dialogue and Fraternity in the Light of Nostra AetateRoman Curia
  77. 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