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Ecclesiology

The mystery and nature of the Church; communion; People of God; Body of Christ.

Also called Lumen Gentium, communion ecclesiology, People of God.

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1890s

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

1920s

  1. Mortalium Animos6 January 1928On Religious UnityPope

1940s

  1. Mystici Corporis Christi29 June 1943On the Mystical Body of ChristPope

1960s

  1. Ecclesiam Suam6 August 1964On the Church (Paths of Dialogue)Pope
  2. Lumen Gentium21 November 1964Dogmatic Constitution on the ChurchEcumenical Council
  3. General Audience of 9 March 19669 March 1966The Council's teaching on the People of God and the communal character of salvation (1966)Pope
  4. 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
  5. The Church in Our Day21 January 1968The Church in Our DayBishops' Conferences
  6. Lumen Christi Ecclesia Christi11 September 1962Radio Message to All the Faithful One Month before the CouncilPope
  7. Salvete, Fratres29 September 1963Address Opening the Second Session of the CouncilPope
  8. Ecclesia Christi14 September 1964Address Opening the Third Session of the CouncilPope
  9. Post duos menses21 November 1964Address Closing the Third Session (Mary, Mother of the Church)Pope
  10. Homily at the Closing of the Council8 December 1965Homily on the Immaculate Conception at the Conclusion of the CouncilPope
  11. General Audience of 30 March 196630 March 1966Gaudium et Spes and the Church's loving optimism toward the modern world (1966)Pope
  12. Signum Magnum13 May 1967On Devotion to Mary, Mother of the ChurchPope
  13. 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

1970s

  1. Mysterium Ecclesiae24 June 1973Declaration in defense of Catholic doctrine on the ChurchRoman Curia
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. La Iglesia de la Pascua10 April 1977The Easter Church (1st pastoral letter)Diocesan Bishops
  5. La Iglesia, Cuerpo de Cristo en la historia6 August 1977The Church, the Body of Christ in History (2nd pastoral letter)Diocesan Bishops
  6. Catholic Teaching on Apostolic Succession1973Catholic Teaching on Apostolic SuccessionTheological & Biblical Commissions
  7. Paterna cum Benevolentia8 December 1974On Reconciliation within the ChurchPope
  8. Mutuae relationes14 May 1978Directives for mutual relations between bishops and religiousRoman Curia
  9. Redemptor Hominis4 March 1979The Redeemer of ManPope

1980s

  1. 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
  2. The Final Report1982ARCIC I Final ReportEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  3. The Mystery of the Church and of the Eucharist in the Light of the Mystery of the Holy Trinity6 July 1982Munich DocumentEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  4. Codex Iuris Canonici25 January 1983Code of Canon Law (1983)Pope
  5. Sacrae Disciplinae Leges25 January 1983Promulgating the revised Code of Canon LawPope
  6. Catechesis on the Creed5 December 1984Wednesday catechesis cycle on the Creed (1985-1996)Pope
  7. Homily opening the Extraordinary Synod24 November 1985Opening of the 1985 Extraordinary Synod on Vatican II's 20th anniversaryPope
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. Salvation and the Church3 September 1986ARCIC II: Salvation and the ChurchEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  11. Redemptoris Mater25 March 1987On the Blessed Virgin Mary in the life of the pilgrim ChurchPope
  12. Unité et diversité dans l'Église11 April 1988Unity and Diversity in the ChurchTheological & Biblical Commissions
  13. Christifideles Laici30 December 1988On the vocation and mission of the lay faithfulPope

1990s

  1. The Church as Communion6 September 1990ARCIC II: The Church as CommunionEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  2. 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
  3. Communionis notio28 May 1992Letter on some aspects of the Church understood as CommunionRoman Curia
  4. Congregavit nos in unum Christi amor2 February 1994Fraternal Life in CommunityRoman Curia
  5. 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
  6. The Primacy of the Successor of Peter in the Mystery of the Church31 October 1998Considerations on the Primacy of PeterRoman Curia

2000s

  1. Responses to some questions regarding certain aspects of the doctrine on the Church29 June 2007Responses on the Doctrine on the ChurchRoman Curia
  2. 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
  3. Note on the Expression Sister Churches30 June 2000Note on the Expression 'Sister Churches'Roman Curia
  4. Dominus Iesus6 August 2000Declaration on the Unicity and Salvific Universality of Jesus Christ and the ChurchRoman Curia
  5. Novo Millennio Ineunte6 January 2001At the close of the Great JubileePope
  6. Ecclesia de Eucharistia17 April 2003On the Eucharist in its relationship to the ChurchPope
  7. 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
  8. Lettera alla Chiesa in Cina27 May 2007Letter to the Catholic Church in the People's Republic of ChinaPope
  9. Ecclesiological and Canonical Consequences of the Sacramental Nature of the Church13 October 2007Ravenna DocumentEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue

2010s

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Sensus fidei in the Life of the Church10 June 2014Sensus fidei in the Life of the ChurchTheological & Biblical Commissions
  5. 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
  6. Commemorazione del 50° anniversario dell'istituzione del Sinodo dei Vescovi17 October 2015Address on synodality, 50th anniversary of the Synod of BishopsPope
  7. Cristãos leigos e leigas na Igreja e na sociedade (Doc. 105)†April 2016Lay Christians in Church and SocietyBishops' Conferences
  8. Iuvenescit Ecclesia15 May 2016Letter on Hierarchical and Charismatic GiftsRoman Curia
  9. Laetitiae plena11 February 2018Decree on the Memorial of Mary, Mother of the ChurchRoman Curia
  10. Placuit Deo22 February 2018Letter on Certain Aspects of Christian SalvationRoman Curia
  11. Synodality in the Life and Mission of the Church2 March 2018Synodality in the Life and Mission of the ChurchTheological & Biblical Commissions
  12. Catechesis on the Acts of the Apostles29 May 2019 – 15 January 2020The journey of the Gospel in the Acts of the Apostles, 2019-2020Pope

2020s

  1. Omelia nel 60° anniversario dell'inizio del Concilio11 October 2022Homily for the 60th anniversary of the opening of Vatican IIPope
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Omelia per l'inizio del pontificato18 May 2025Homily at the Mass for the beginning of the pontificatePope