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Worship, the sacraments and the Church's prayer.

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1880s

  1. Arcanum Divinae Sapientiae10 February 1880On Christian MarriagePope

1890s

  1. Orientalium Dignitas30 November 1894On the Eastern ChurchesPope

1900s

  1. Tra le sollecitudini22 November 1903On Sacred Music (active participation)Pope

1910s

  1. Divino Afflatu1 November 1911On the Reform of the Roman BreviaryPope

1920s

  1. Quas Primas11 December 1925On the Feast of Christ the KingPope
  2. Divini Cultus Sanctitatem20 December 1928On Divine Worship and Sacred MusicPope

1930s

  1. Casti Connubii31 December 1930On Christian MarriagePope

1940s

  1. Mystici Corporis Christi29 June 1943On the Mystical Body of ChristPope
  2. Mediator Dei20 November 1947On the Sacred LiturgyPope

1950s

  1. Dominicae Resurrectionis vigiliam9 February 1951Decree restoring the Easter Vigil (ad experimentum)Roman Curia
  2. Ad Caeli Reginam11 October 1954On Proclaiming the Queenship of MaryPope
  3. Maxima Redemptionis nostrae mysteria16 November 1955General Decree restoring the Holy Week OrderRoman Curia
  4. Musicae Sacrae25 December 1955On Sacred MusicPope
  5. Haurietis Aquas15 May 1956On Devotion to the Sacred HeartPope
  6. Vous Nous avez demandé22 September 1956Address to the International Congress of Pastoral Liturgy (Assisi)Pope
  7. Sacerdotii Nostri Primordia1 August 1959On St John VianneyPope
  8. Grata Recordatio26 September 1959On the Rosary: Prayer for the Church, Missions, International and Social ProblemsPope

1960s

  1. Rubricarum Instructum25 July 1960Approving the New Code of Rubrics for the Breviary and MissalPope
  2. Sacrae Laudis6 January 1962On Praying the Divine Office for the CouncilPope
  3. Veterum Sapientia22 February 1962On the Promotion of the Study of LatinPope
  4. Oecumenicum Concilium28 April 1962Appeal for the Rosary in Preparation for the CouncilPope
  5. Paenitentiam Agere1 July 1962On the Need for Interior and Exterior Penance for the CouncilPope
  6. Sacrosanctum Concilium4 December 1963Constitution on the Sacred LiturgyEcumenical Council
  7. Concilium sacrosanctum4 December 1963Address Closing the Second Session (promulgation of SC and IM)Pope
  8. Sacram Liturgiam25 January 1964Implementing Provisions of the Constitution on the Sacred LiturgyPope
  9. Inter Oecumenici26 September 1964First Instruction on implementing Sacrosanctum ConciliumRoman Curia
  10. Orientalium Ecclesiarum21 November 1964Decree on the Catholic Churches of the Eastern RiteEcumenical Council
  11. Investigabiles Divitias Christi6 February 1965On the Bicentenary of the Feast of the Sacred HeartPope
  12. Mysterium Fidei3 September 1965On the Holy EucharistPope
  13. Postrema Sessio4 November 1965Exhortation on the Final Session of the CouncilPope
  14. Mirificus Eventus7 December 1965Proclaiming the Extraordinary Jubilee after the CouncilPope
  15. Closing Message to Artists8 December 1965Closing Message of the Council to ArtistsPope
  16. Cum nostra aetate27 January 1966Norms on editions of liturgical booksRoman Curia
  17. Paenitemini17 February 1966On Fast and AbstinencePope
  18. Matrimonii sacramentum18 March 1966Instruction on mixed marriagesRoman Curia
  19. 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
  20. Sacrificium Laudis15 August 1966On Latin in the Choral Office of ReligiousPope
  21. Christi Matri15 September 1966On Prayers for Peace during OctoberPope
  22. Pastoral Statement on Penance and Abstinence18 November 1966Penance and AbstinenceBishops' Conferences
  23. Indulgentiarum Doctrina1 January 1967On the Revision of Sacred IndulgencesPope
  24. Musicam sacram5 March 1967Instruction on music in the liturgyRoman Curia
  25. Tres abhinc annos4 May 1967Second Instruction on implementing Sacrosanctum ConciliumRoman Curia
  26. Signum Magnum13 May 1967On Devotion to Mary, Mother of the ChurchPope
  27. Ad totam Ecclesiam†14 May 1967Ecumenical Directory, Part IRoman Curia
  28. Eucharisticum mysterium25 May 1967Instruction on the worship of the Eucharistic mysteryRoman Curia
  29. 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
  30. Pontificalis Romani18 June 1968Approving the New Rites of Ordination of Deacons, Priests and BishopsPope
  31. Solemni Hac Liturgia30 June 1968Credo of the People of GodPope
  32. De Ordinatione Diaconi, Presbyteri et Episcopi†15 August 1968Rite of Ordination (editio typica)Roman Curia
  33. Comme le prévoit25 January 1969Instruction on translation of liturgical textsRoman Curia
  34. Mysterii Paschalis14 February 1969Approving the Reformed Liturgical Year and General Roman CalendarPope
  35. Ordo celebrandi Matrimonium19 March 1969Rite of Marriage (editio typica)Roman Curia
  36. Documento de San Miguel†April 1969San Miguel Declaration (application of Medellín to Argentina)Bishops' Conferences
  37. Missale Romanum3 April 1969Promulgating the Roman Missal Revised by Decree of the CouncilPope
  38. Institutio Generalis Missalis Romani6 April 1969General Instruction of the Roman Missal (1969)Roman Curia
  39. Sacra Rituum Congregatio8 May 1969Dividing the Congregation of Rites into Divine Worship and Causes of SaintsPope
  40. Ordo Baptismi Parvulorum15 May 1969Rite of Baptism for Children (editio typica)Roman Curia
  41. Ordo Lectionum Missae25 May 1969Lectionary for Mass (editio typica)Roman Curia
  42. Ordo Exsequiarum15 August 1969Order of Christian Funerals (editio typica)Roman Curia
  43. Recurrens Mensis October7 October 1969On the Rosary and PeacePope

1970s

  1. Dans ces derniers temps†7 January 1970Declaration on Eucharistic celebration in common with other confessionsRoman Curia
  2. Missale Romanum26 March 1970Roman Missal (editio typica)Roman Curia
  3. Matrimonia Mixta31 March 1970On Mixed MarriagesPope
  4. Ordo consecrationis virginum31 May 1970Rite of Consecration of Virgins (editio typica)Roman Curia
  5. Calendaria particularia24 June 1970Instruction on particular calendarsRoman Curia
  6. Liturgicae instaurationes5 September 1970Third Instruction on implementing Sacrosanctum ConciliumRoman Curia
  7. Laudis Canticum1 November 1970Promulgating the Revised Liturgy of the HoursPope
  8. Causas Matrimoniales28 March 1971On Procedures in Marriage Nullity CasesPope
  9. Liturgia Horarum11 April 1971Liturgy of the Hours (editio typica)Roman Curia
  10. Divinae Consortium Naturae15 August 1971On the Sacrament of ConfirmationPope
  11. Ordo Confirmationis22 August 1971Rite of Confirmation (editio typica)Roman Curia
  12. Eucharistic Doctrine (Windsor Statement)7 September 1971ARCIC I: Eucharistic DoctrineEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  13. Music in Catholic Worship†1972Music in Catholic WorshipBishops' Conferences
  14. Ordo Initiationis Christianae Adultorum6 January 1972Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (editio typica)Roman Curia
  15. In quibus rerum circumstantiis†1 June 1972Instruction on admitting other Christians to Eucharistic communionRoman Curia
  16. Sacramentum Paenitentiae16 June 1972Pastoral norms on general sacramental absolutionRoman Curia
  17. Ministeria Quaedam15 August 1972On First Tonsure, Minor Orders and the SubdiaconatePope
  18. Sacram Unctionem Infirmorum30 November 1972On the Sacrament of the Anointing of the SickPope
  19. Ordo Unctionis Infirmorum eorumque Pastoralis Curae7 December 1972Pastoral Care of the Sick (editio typica)Roman Curia
  20. Immensae caritatis29 January 1973Instruction on facilitating sacramental Eucharistic communionRoman 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. Eucharistiae participationem27 April 1973Circular letter on Eucharistic PrayersRoman Curia
  24. Sanctus Pontifex†24 May 1973Declaration on first confession before first communionRoman Curia
  25. De sacra communione et de cultu mysterii eucharistici extra Missam21 June 1973Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharist outside Mass (editio typica)Roman Curia
  26. Pueros baptizatos1 November 1973Directory for Masses with ChildrenRoman Curia
  27. Behold Your Mother: Woman of Faith21 November 1973Behold Your MotherBishops' Conferences
  28. Ordo Paenitentiae2 December 1973Rite of Penance (editio typica)Roman Curia
  29. Ut notum est6 December 1973Instruction on dissolution of marriage in favor of the faithRoman Curia
  30. Instauratio liturgica25 January 1974Declaration on translations of sacramental formulasRoman Curia
  31. Marialis Cultus2 February 1974For the Right Ordering and Development of Devotion to MaryPope
  32. Apostolorum Limina23 May 1974Bull of Indiction of the Holy Year 1975Pope
  33. Missale Romanum (editio typica altera)27 March 1975Roman Missal, second typical editionRoman Curia
  34. Constans Nobis11 July 1975Uniting the Congregations for Sacraments and Divine WorshipPope
  35. Evangelii Nuntiandi8 December 1975On Evangelization in the Modern WorldPope
  36. Propositions on the Doctrine of Christian Marriage1977Propositions on the Doctrine of Christian MarriageTheological & Biblical Commissions
  37. Common Declaration29 April 1977Common Declaration of Paul VI and Archbishop CogganEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  38. Ordo dedicationis ecclesiae et altaris29 May 1977Rite of Dedication of a Church and an Altar (editio typica)Roman Curia
  39. Sharing the Light of Faith: National Catechetical Directory†November 1977National Catechetical Directory (Sharing the Light of Faith)Bishops' Conferences
  40. Environment and Art in Catholic Worship2 November 1977Environment and Art in Catholic WorshipBishops' Conferences
  41. Documento de Puebla: La evangelización en el presente y en el futuro de América Latina13 February 1979Puebla DocumentBishops' Conferences
  42. Scripturarum Thesaurus25 April 1979Promulgating the Nova VulgataPope
  43. In ecclesiasticam futurorum3 June 1979Instruction on liturgical formation in seminariesRoman Curia
  44. Theology of the Body5 September 1979Catechesis cycle on human love in the divine plan (1979-1984)Pope
  45. Common Declaration30 November 1979Common Declaration launching Catholic-Orthodox theological dialogueEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue

1980s

  1. Dominicae Cenae24 February 1980Letter to bishops on the mystery and worship of the EucharistPope
  2. Inaestimabile donum3 April 1980Instruction on certain norms concerning worship of the Eucharistic mysteryRoman Curia
  3. Pastoralis actio20 October 1980Instruction on infant baptismRoman Curia
  4. 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
  5. Ordo Lectionum Missae (editio typica altera)21 January 1981Lectionary for Mass, second typical editionRoman Curia
  6. Familiaris Consortio22 November 1981On the role of the Christian family in the modern worldPope
  7. Penance and Reconciliation1982Penance and ReconciliationTheological & Biblical Commissions
  8. Fulfilled in Your Hearing: The Homily in the Sunday Assembly1982Fulfilled in Your HearingBishops' Conferences
  9. Liturgical Music Today†1982Liturgical Music TodayBishops' Conferences
  10. The Final Report1982ARCIC I Final ReportEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  11. Common Declaration29 May 1982Common Declaration of John Paul II and Archbishop Runcie (Canterbury)Ecumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  12. The Mystery of the Church and of the Eucharist in the Light of the Mystery of the Holy Trinity6 July 1982Munich DocumentEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  13. Magnum Matrimonii Sacramentum7 October 1982Erecting the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and FamilyPope
  14. Aperite Portas Redemptori6 January 1983Bull of indiction of the Holy Year of the Redemption 1983Pope
  15. 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
  16. Sacerdotium ministeriale6 August 1983Letter on certain questions concerning the minister of the EucharistRoman Curia
  17. 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
  18. Quaesitum est26 November 1983Declaration on Masonic associationsRoman Curia
  19. The Hispanic Presence: Challenge and Commitment†12 December 1983The Hispanic PresenceBishops' Conferences
  20. Our Communion, Our Peace, Our Promise†1984Pastoral Letter on the LiturgyDiocesan Bishops
  21. Salvifici Doloris11 February 1984On the Christian meaning of human sufferingPope
  22. De Benedictionibus31 May 1984Book of Blessings (editio typica)Roman Curia
  23. Common Declaration23 June 1984Common Declaration of John Paul II and Patriarch Ignatius Zakka IEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  24. Caeremoniale Episcoporum14 September 1984Ceremonial of Bishops (editio typica)Roman Curia
  25. Reconciliatio et Paenitentia2 December 1984On reconciliation and penance in the mission of the Church todayPope
  26. Dolentium Hominum11 February 1985Establishing the Pontifical Commission for Health Care WorkersPope
  27. Notes on the correct way to present Jews and Judaism†24 June 1985Notes on Jews and Judaism in Preaching and CatechesisRoman Curia
  28. 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
  29. National Statutes for the CatechumenateNovember 1986National Statutes for the CatechumenateBishops' Conferences
  30. Faith, Sacraments and the Unity of the Church16 June 1987Bari DocumentEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  31. Concerts in Churches5 November 1987Instruction on Concerts in ChurchesRoman Curia
  32. Duodecimum Saeculum4 December 1987On the 12th centenary of Nicaea II and sacred imagesPope
  33. Paschalis sollemnitatis16 January 1988Circular Letter on Preparing and Celebrating the Paschal FeastsRoman Curia
  34. Euntes in Mundum25 January 1988On the millennium of the baptism of Kievan RusPope
  35. Christi Ecclesia2 June 1988Directory for Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a PriestRoman Curia
  36. Ecclesia Dei2 July 1988On the Lefebvre schism and the Ecclesia Dei CommissionPope
  37. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (U.S. edition, mandatory use)†1 September 1988RCIA U.S. EditionBishops' Conferences
  38. Vicesimus Quintus Annus4 December 1988On the 25th anniversary of Sacrosanctum ConciliumPope
  39. De Ordinatione Episcopi, presbyterorum et diaconorum (editio typica altera)29 June 1989Rite of Ordination, second typical editionRoman Curia

1990s

  1. Ordo celebrandi Matrimonium (editio typica altera)19 March 1990Rite of Marriage, second typical editionRoman Curia
  2. Plenty Good Room: The Spirit and Truth of African American Catholic WorshipJune 1990Plenty Good RoomBishops' Conferences
  3. Codex Canonum Ecclesiarum Orientalium18 October 1990Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches (CCEO)Pope
  4. Sacri Canones18 October 1990Promulgating the Code of Canons of the Eastern ChurchesPope
  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. Catechism of the Catholic Church11 October 1992Catechism of the Catholic Church (1992)Pope
  7. Directory for the Application of Principles and Norms on Ecumenism†25 March 1993Ecumenical Directory (1993)Roman Curia
  8. Follow the Way of Love17 November 1993Follow the Way of Love (to families)Bishops' Conferences
  9. Varietates legitimae25 January 1994Fourth Instruction: Inculturation and the Roman LiturgyRoman Curia
  10. Annus internationalis Familiae14 September 1994Letter on reception of Communion by divorced and remarried faithfulRoman Curia
  11. Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services (revised)†November 1994Ethical and Religious Directives (1994 rev.)Bishops' Conferences
  12. Letter to Children13 December 1994Letter to Children in the Year of the FamilyPope
  13. Charter for Health Care Workers†1 January 1995Charter for Health Care Workers (1995)Roman Curia
  14. Orientale Lumen2 May 1995On the Churches of the EastPope
  15. Guidelines for the Celebration of the Sacraments with Persons with Disabilities16 June 1995Sacraments with Persons with DisabilitiesBishops' Conferences
  16. Il Padre incomprensibile†6 January 1996Instruction applying the liturgical prescriptions of the Code of Canons of the Eastern ChurchesRoman Curia
  17. Preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage13 May 1996Preparation for the Sacrament of MarriageRoman Curia
  18. Operosam Diem1 December 1996On St Ambrose, 16th centenary of his deathPope
  19. Vademecum for Confessors concerning some aspects of the morality of conjugal life12 February 1997Vademecum for Confessors on Conjugal MoralityRoman Curia
  20. Laetamur Magnopere15 August 1997Approving the Latin typical edition of the CatechismPope
  21. Ecclesiae de mysterio15 August 1997Instruction on collaboration of the non-ordained faithful in the ministry of priestsRoman Curia
  22. General Directory for Catechesis15 August 1997General Directory for CatechesisRoman Curia
  23. Dies Domini31 May 1998On keeping the Lord's Day holyPope
  24. De Exorcismis et supplicationibus quibusdam†22 November 1998Rite of Exorcism (editio typica)Roman Curia
  25. 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
  26. The Priest and the Third Christian Millennium19 March 1999The Priest and the Third Christian Millennium, Teacher of the WordRoman Curia
  27. Letter to Artists4 April 1999Letter to ArtistsPope
  28. Homily opening the Great Jubilee24 December 1999Christmas midnight Mass and opening of the Holy DoorPope

2000s

  1. Circular Letter on the Sacrament of Penance20 March 2000Circular Letter on the Sacrament of PenanceRoman Curia
  2. Missale Romanum (editio typica tertia)20 April 2000Roman Missal, third typical edition, with General InstructionRoman Curia
  3. The Message of Fatima26 June 2000The Message of FatimaRoman Curia
  4. Family, Marriage and De Facto Unions26 July 2000Family, Marriage and 'De Facto' UnionsRoman Curia
  5. Ardens felicitatis14 September 2000Instruction on Prayers for HealingRoman Curia
  6. Built of Living Stones: Art, Architecture, and Worship16 November 2000Built of Living StonesBishops' Conferences
  7. 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
  8. Liturgiam authenticam28 March 2001Fifth Instruction: On the Use of Vernacular Languages in Liturgical BooksRoman Curia
  9. Martyrologium Romanum29 June 2001Roman Martyrology (editio typica)Roman Curia
  10. Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy17 December 2001Directory on Popular Piety and the LiturgyRoman Curia
  11. Misericordia Dei7 April 2002On certain aspects of the celebration of the sacrament of PenancePope
  12. Rosarium Virginis Mariae16 October 2002On the Most Holy RosaryPope
  13. Ecclesia de Eucharistia17 April 2003On the Eucharist in its relationship to the ChurchPope
  14. 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
  15. Spiritus et Sponsa4 December 2003On the 40th anniversary of Sacrosanctum ConciliumPope
  16. Redemptionis Sacramentum25 March 2004Instruction on matters to be observed or avoided regarding the Most Holy EucharistRoman Curia
  17. Erga migrantes caritas Christi†3 May 2004Instruction on the Love of Christ towards MigrantsRoman Curia
  18. Mane Nobiscum Domine7 October 2004For the Year of the EucharistPope
  19. Dignitas connubii†25 January 2005Instruction on procedures in causes of nullity of marriageRoman Curia
  20. Note on the Minister of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick11 February 2005Note on the Minister of Anointing of the SickRoman Curia
  21. National Directory for Catechesis†May 2005National Directory for CatechesisBishops' Conferences
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. The Via Pulchritudinis†27 March 2006The Via Pulchritudinis, Privileged Pathway for Evangelisation and DialogueRoman Curia
  25. Happy Are Those Who Are Called to His Supper14 November 2006Happy Are Those Who Are Called to His SupperBishops' Conferences
  26. Sacramentum caritatis22 February 2007On the Eucharist, source and summit of the Church's life and missionPope
  27. 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
  28. Con grande fiducia7 July 2007Letter to bishops accompanying Summorum PontificumPope
  29. Summorum Pontificum7 July 2007On the Roman liturgy prior to the 1970 reformPope
  30. Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship14 November 2007Sing to the LordBishops' Conferences
  31. Responses to questions proposed on the validity of Baptism1 February 2008Responses on the validity of BaptismRoman Curia
  32. Statuto del Cammino Neocatecumenale11 May 2008Neocatechumenal Way statutes: definitive approvalEcclesial Initiatives
  33. Ecclesiae unitatem2 July 2009On the Pontifical Commission Ecclesia Dei (joined to CDF)Pope
  34. 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. Verbum Domini30 September 2010On the Word of God in the life and mission of the ChurchPope
  4. Final List of Propositions27 October 2012XIII Ordinary General Assembly (2012), The New Evangelization: Final List of PropositionsSynod of Bishops
  5. Preaching the Mystery of Faith: The Sunday HomilyNovember 2012Preaching the Mystery of FaithBishops' Conferences
  6. Latina lingua10 November 2012Establishing the Pontifical Academy for LatinPope
  7. 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
  8. From Conflict to Communion17 June 2013From Conflict to Communion: Lutheran-Catholic Common Commemoration of the Reformation in 2017Ecumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  9. Lumen fidei29 June 2013On faithPope
  10. Evangelii gaudium24 November 2013On the proclamation of the Gospel in today's worldPope
  11. Catechesis on the Sacraments8 January 2014 – 2 April 2014The seven sacraments from Baptism to Matrimony, 2014Pope
  12. Homiletic Directory29 June 2014Homiletic DirectoryRoman Curia
  13. Message of the III Extraordinary General Assembly18 October 2014III Extraordinary General Assembly (2014), Pastoral Challenges of the Family: MessageSynod of Bishops
  14. Relatio Synodi18 October 2014III Extraordinary General Assembly (2014), Pastoral Challenges of the Family in the Context of Evangelization: Relatio SynodiSynod of Bishops
  15. Catechesis on the Family17 December 2014 – 18 November 2015Thirty-three catecheses on the family around the two Synods on the Family, 2014-2015Pope
  16. Misericordiae vultus11 April 2015Bull of indiction of the Extraordinary Jubilee of MercyPope
  17. Mitis et misericors Iesus15 August 2015Reform of marriage nullity procedure (Eastern Code)Pope
  18. Mitis Iudex Dominus Iesus15 August 2015Reform of marriage nullity procedure (Latin Code)Pope
  19. 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
  20. Create in Me a Clean Heart: A Pastoral Response to Pornography17 November 2015Create in Me a Clean HeartBishops' Conferences
  21. In Missa in Cena Domini6 January 2016Decree on the Washing of FeetRoman Curia
  22. Amoris laetitia19 March 2016On love in the familyPope
  23. De concordia inter Codices31 May 2016Harmonizing the Latin and Eastern codesPope
  24. Ad resurgendum cum Christo15 August 2016Instruction on Burial and CremationRoman Curia
  25. Joint Statement on the occasion of the Joint Catholic-Lutheran Commemoration of the Reformation31 October 2016Lund Joint StatementEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  26. Misericordia et misera20 November 2016Apostolic letter at the close of the Jubilee of MercyPope
  27. Sanctuarium in Ecclesia11 February 2017Transferring competence for shrines to the Council for New EvangelizationPope
  28. Common Declaration28 April 2017Common Declaration of Francis and Pope Tawadros IIEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  29. Circular Letter on the Bread and Wine for the Eucharist15 June 2017Circular Letter on the Bread and Wine for the EucharistRoman Curia
  30. Magnum principium3 September 2017Amending canon 838 on liturgical translationsPope
  31. Summa familiae cura8 September 2017Establishing the John Paul II Pontifical Theological Institute for Marriage and Family SciencesPope
  32. 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
  33. Catechesis on the Holy Mass8 November 2017 – 4 April 2018The Eucharistic celebration part by part, 2017-2018Pope
  34. Laetitiae plena11 February 2018Decree on the Memorial of Mary, Mother of the ChurchRoman Curia
  35. Catechesis on Baptism11 April 2018 – 16 May 2018Six catecheses on Baptism, 2018Pope
  36. Catechesis on Confirmation23 May 2018 – 6 June 2018Three catecheses on Confirmation, 2018Pope
  37. Catechesis on the Commandments13 June 2018 – 28 November 2018The Ten Commandments read in Christ, 2018Pope
  38. Lettera al Popolo di Dio20 August 2018Letter to the People of God on abusePope
  39. Complete My Joy†December 2018Complete My Joy (apostolic exhortation to husbands and wives, mothers and fathers)Diocesan Bishops
  40. Da oltre trent'anni17 January 2019Suppressing the Pontifical Commission Ecclesia DeiPope
  41. Sing to the Lord a New Song25 January 2019Sing to the Lord a New Song (on sacred music)Diocesan Bishops
  42. Aperuit illis30 September 2019Instituting the Sunday of the Word of GodPope
  43. Admirabile signum1 December 2019On the meaning and value of the nativity scenePope

2020s

  1. The Reciprocity between Faith and Sacraments in the Sacramental Economy3 March 2020The Reciprocity between Faith and Sacraments in the Sacramental EconomyTheological & Biblical Commissions
  2. Responsum on the validity of Baptism with the formula 'We baptize you'24 June 2020Responsum and Doctrinal Note on the Baptismal FormulaRoman Curia
  3. Samaritanus bonus14 July 2020Letter on the Care of Persons in the Critical and Terminal Phases of LifeRoman Curia
  4. The Bishop and Christian Unity: An Ecumenical Vademecum†4 December 2020The Bishop and Christian UnityRoman Curia
  5. Note on the Sunday of the Word of God17 December 2020Note on the Sunday of the Word of GodRoman Curia
  6. Responsum ad dubium regarding the blessing of the unions of persons of the same sex22 February 2021Responsum on Blessing Same-sex UnionsRoman Curia
  7. Veneremur Cernui1 April 2021Down in Adoration Falling (apostolic exhortation on the Eucharist)Diocesan Bishops
  8. Called to the Joy of Love: A National Pastoral Framework for Marriage and Family Life Ministry18 June 2021Called to the Joy of LoveBishops' Conferences
  9. Lettera ai Vescovi (Traditionis custodes)16 July 2021Letter to bishops accompanying Traditionis custodesPope
  10. Traditionis custodes16 July 2021On the use of the Roman liturgy prior to the 1970 reformPope
  11. Norms on Delicts Reserved to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith11 October 2021Norms on Reserved DelictsRoman Curia
  12. The Mystery of the Eucharist in the Life of the Church17 November 2021The Mystery of the Eucharist in the Life of the ChurchBishops' Conferences
  13. De institutione catechistarum3 December 2021Rite of Institution of Catechists (editio typica)Roman Curia
  14. Responsa ad dubia on Traditionis custodes4 December 2021Responsa ad dubia on Traditionis custodesRoman Curia
  15. Catechumenal Pathways for Married Life†15 June 2022Catechumenal Pathways for Married Life: Pastoral Guidelines for Local ChurchesRoman Curia
  16. National Eucharistic Revival (launch)†19 June 2022National Eucharistic RevivalBishops' Conferences
  17. Desiderio desideravi29 June 2022On the liturgical formation of the People of GodPope
  18. Fiducia supplicans18 December 2023Declaration on the Pastoral Meaning of BlessingsRoman Curia
  19. Gestis verbisque2 February 2024Note on the Validity of the SacramentsRoman Curia
  20. Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (U.S. edition): Decree of Promulgation31 March 2024OCIA U.S. Edition (promulgation)Bishops' Conferences
  21. National Statutes for the Christian Initiation of Adults25 April 2024National Statutes for Christian Initiation of AdultsBishops' Conferences
  22. Norms for Proceeding in the Discernment of Alleged Supernatural Phenomena17 May 2024Norms on Alleged Supernatural PhenomenaRoman Curia
  23. The Queen of Peace19 September 2024Note on the Spiritual Experience connected with MedjugorjeRoman Curia
  24. Dilexit nos24 October 2024On the human and divine love of the Heart of Jesus ChristPope
  25. Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (U.S. edition): mandatory use5 March 2025OCIA U.S. Edition (mandatory use)Bishops' Conferences
  26. Mater Populi fidelis4 November 2025Doctrinal Note on some Marian Titles regarding Mary's Cooperation in SalvationRoman Curia
  27. Una caro25 November 2025In Praise of Monogamy: Doctrinal Note on Marriage as Exclusive UnionRoman Curia
  28. Joint Declaration29 November 2025Joint Declaration of Leo XIV and Patriarch Bartholomew (Nicaea 1700th anniversary)Ecumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  29. Nel centenario del PIAC11 December 2025On the importance of archaeology, centenary of the Pontifical Institute of Christian ArchaeologyPope
  30. Concistoro straordinario7 January 2026Opening address to the Extraordinary Consistory (Evangelii gaudium, Curia, synodality, liturgy)Pope
  31. Characteristics of the Anglican Heritage as Lived in the Ordinariates24 March 2026Characteristics of the Anglican Heritage in the Personal OrdinariatesRoman Curia
  32. Lettera ai Cardinali12 April 2026Letter to the Cardinals on the reception of Evangelii gaudium and reform of Christian initiationPope