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Ordained ministry, consecrated life, the laity and vocations.

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1890s

  1. Sapientiae Christianae10 January 1890On Christians as CitizensPope

1900s

  1. E Supremi4 October 1903On the Restoration of All Things in ChristPope
  2. Acerbo Nimis15 April 1905On Teaching Christian DoctrinePope
  3. Il Fermo Proposito11 June 1905On Catholic Action in ItalyPope
  4. Haerent Animo4 August 1908On the Holiness of the ClergyPope

1910s

  1. Maximum Illud30 November 1919On the Propagation of the Faith Throughout the WorldPope

1920s

  1. Ubi Arcano Dei Consilio23 December 1922On the Peace of Christ in the Kingdom of ChristPope
  2. Quas Primas11 December 1925On the Feast of Christ the KingPope
  3. Rerum Ecclesiae28 February 1926On Catholic MissionsPope
  4. Rerum Orientalium8 September 1928On Promotion of Oriental StudiesPope

1930s

  1. Ad Catholici Sacerdotii20 December 1935On the Catholic PriesthoodPope

1940s

  1. Provida Mater Ecclesia2 February 1947On Secular InstitutesPope

1950s

  1. Menti Nostrae23 September 1950On the Development of Holiness in Priestly LifePope
  2. Evangelii Praecones2 June 1951On Promotion of Catholic MissionsPope
  3. Conclusiones de la Conferencia General de Río de Janeiro4 August 1955Rio de Janeiro Conclusions (root; founding of CELAM)Bishops' Conferences
  4. Fidei Donum21 April 1957On the Present Condition of the Catholic Missions, Especially in AfricaPope
  5. Six ans se sont écoulés5 October 1957Address to the Second World Congress of the Lay ApostolatePope
  6. Sacerdotii Nostri Primordia1 August 1959On St John VianneyPope
  7. Princeps Pastorum28 November 1959On the Missions, Native Clergy and Lay ParticipationPope

1960s

  1. Veterum Sapientia22 February 1962On the Promotion of the Study of LatinPope
  2. Summi Dei Verbum4 November 1963On the Fourth Centenary of the Tridentine SeminariesPope
  3. Lumen Gentium21 November 1964Dogmatic Constitution on the ChurchEcumenical Council
  4. Optatam Totius28 October 1965Decree on Priestly TrainingEcumenical Council
  5. Perfectae Caritatis28 October 1965Decree on the Renewal of Religious LifeEcumenical Council
  6. Apostolicam Actuositatem18 November 1965Decree on the Apostolate of the LaityEcumenical Council
  7. Presbyterorum Ordinis7 December 1965Decree on the Ministry and Life of PriestsEcumenical Council
  8. Closing Message to Women8 December 1965Closing Message of the Council to WomenPope
  9. Closing Message to Youth8 December 1965Closing Message of the Council to Young Men and WomenPope
  10. Statuto del Movimento dei Focolari26 January 1966Focolare statute approved by the Congregation of the CouncilEcclesial Initiatives
  11. 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
  12. Ecclesiae Sanctae6 August 1966Implementing the Decrees Christus Dominus, Presbyterorum Ordinis, Perfectae Caritatis and Ad GentesPope
  13. Sacrificium Laudis15 August 1966On Latin in the Choral Office of ReligiousPope
  14. The Brother of the Christian Schools in the World Today: A Declaration†1967Lasallian Declaration (39th General Chapter)Ecclesial Initiatives
  15. Catholicam Christi Ecclesiam6 January 1967Establishing the Council of the Laity and the Commission Justice and PeacePope
  16. Sacrum Diaconatus Ordinem18 June 1967Restoring the Permanent DiaconatePope
  17. Sacerdotalis Caelibatus24 June 1967On the Celibacy of the PriestPope
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. Carta de Río†May 1968Letter of Rio (Latin American Jesuit provincials on social justice)Ecclesial Initiatives
  21. Pontificalis Romani18 June 1968Approving the New Rites of Ordination of Deacons, Priests and BishopsPope
  22. De Ordinatione Diaconi, Presbyteri et Episcopi†15 August 1968Rite of Ordination (editio typica)Roman Curia
  23. Renovationis causam†6 January 1969Instruction on renewal of religious formationRoman Curia
  24. General Audience of 15 January 196915 January 1969Conciliar renewal must be chiefly interior, moral and personal, not merely structural (1969)Pope
  25. Venite seorsum15 August 1969Instruction on the contemplative life and enclosure of nunsRoman Curia

1970s

  1. The Priestly Ministry1970The Priestly MinistryTheological & Biblical Commissions
  2. Ratio fundamentalis institutionis sacerdotalis†6 January 1970Basic Plan for Priestly Formation (1970)Roman Curia
  3. Ordo consecrationis virginum31 May 1970Rite of Consecration of Virgins (editio typica)Roman Curia
  4. Ingravescentem Aetatem20 November 1970On the Age Limit of CardinalsPope
  5. The Program of Priestly Formation (1st ed.)18 January 1971Program of Priestly Formation (1st ed.)Bishops' Conferences
  6. Evangelica Testificatio29 June 1971On the Renewal of Religious LifePope
  7. Permanent Deacons in the United States: Guidelines on Their Formation and Ministry5 August 1971Permanent Deacon GuidelinesBishops' Conferences
  8. Ultimis temporibus†30 November 1971II Ordinary General Assembly (1971), The Ministerial Priesthood: synodal document on the ministerial priesthoodSynod of Bishops
  9. The Study of Philosophy in Seminaries20 January 1972The Study of Philosophy in SeminariesRoman Curia
  10. Ad Pascendum15 August 1972Norms for the Order of DiaconatePope
  11. Ministeria Quaedam15 August 1972On First Tonsure, Minor Orders and the SubdiaconatePope
  12. Immensae caritatis29 January 1973Instruction on facilitating sacramental Eucharistic communionRoman Curia
  13. Sanctus Pontifex†24 May 1973Declaration on first confession before first communionRoman Curia
  14. Men for Others: Education for Social Justice and Social Action Today†July 1973Men for Others (Valencia address)Ecclesial Initiatives
  15. Ministry and Ordination (Canterbury Statement)September 1973ARCIC I: Ministry and OrdinationEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  16. Pueros baptizatos1 November 1973Directory for Masses with ChildrenRoman Curia
  17. Theological and Pastoral Orientations on the Catholic Charismatic Renewal (Malines Document I)†1974Malines Document IEcclesial Initiatives
  18. A Guide to Formation in Priestly Celibacy11 April 1974A Guide to Formation in Priestly CelibacyRoman Curia
  19. Decree 4: Our Mission Today: The Service of Faith and the Promotion of Justice1975GC32 Decree 4Ecclesial Initiatives
  20. Gaudete in Domino9 May 1975On Christian JoyPope
  21. The Program of Priestly Formation (2nd ed.)†1976Program of Priestly Formation (2nd ed.)Bishops' Conferences
  22. The Theological Formation of Future Priests†22 February 1976The Theological Formation of Future PriestsRoman Curia
  23. Inter insigniores15 October 1976Declaration on the admission of women to the ministerial priesthoodRoman Curia
  24. Apostolatus Peragendi10 December 1976Establishing the Pontifical Council for the LaityPope
  25. 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
  26. Mutuae relationes14 May 1978Directives for mutual relations between bishops and religiousRoman Curia
  27. Catechesis on the cardinal virtues25 October 1978Completion of John Paul I's plan on the "seven lamps": the cardinal virtues, beginning with prudence (1978)Pope
  28. Pastoral Statement of U.S. Catholic Bishops on Persons with Disabilities16 November 1978Persons with DisabilitiesBishops' Conferences
  29. Novo Incipiente8 April 1979Holy Thursday Letter to Priests 1979Pope
  30. In ecclesiasticam futurorum3 June 1979Instruction on liturgical formation in seminariesRoman Curia
  31. Theology of the Body5 September 1979Catechesis cycle on human love in the divine plan (1979-1984)Pope
  32. Catechesi Tradendae16 October 1979On catechesis in our timePope

1980s

  1. Patres Ecclesiae2 January 1980On St Basil the Great, 16th centenaryPope
  2. Circular Letter on Spiritual Formation in Seminaries6 January 1980Circular Letter on Spiritual Formation in SeminariesRoman Curia
  3. Conclusions of the Particular Synod for the Netherlands†31 January 1980Particular (Special) Synod for the Netherlands (1980), The Pastoral Situation in the Netherlands: Conclusions/ResolutionsSynod of Bishops
  4. Dominicae Cenae24 February 1980Letter to bishops on the mystery and worship of the EucharistPope
  5. Postquam apostoli25 March 1980Directive notes on cooperation among particular Churches and distribution of clergyRoman Curia
  6. Religious and Human Promotion12 August 1980Religious and Human PromotionRoman Curia
  7. The Contemplative Dimension of Religious Life†12 August 1980The Contemplative Dimension of Religious LifeRoman Curia
  8. Our Secondary Schools Today and Tomorrow†September 1980Our Schools Today and TomorrowEcclesial Initiatives
  9. Called and Gifted: The American Catholic Laity13 November 1980Called and GiftedBishops' Conferences
  10. The Program of Priestly Formation (3rd ed.)†1981Program of Priestly Formation (3rd ed.)Bishops' Conferences
  11. Familiaris Consortio22 November 1981On the role of the Christian family in the modern worldPope
  12. Fulfilled in Your Hearing: The Homily in the Sunday Assembly1982Fulfilled in Your HearingBishops' Conferences
  13. The Final Report1982ARCIC I Final ReportEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  14. Fraternità di Comunione e Liberazione11 February 1982Pontifical recognition of the Fraternity of Communion and LiberationEcclesial Initiatives
  15. Lay Catholics in Schools: Witnesses to Faith15 October 1982Lay Catholics in SchoolsRoman Curia
  16. Divinus Perfectionis Magister25 January 1983On the procedure for causes of saintsPope
  17. Essential Elements in the Church's Teaching on Religious Life31 May 1983Essential Elements on Religious LifeRoman Curia
  18. Sacerdotium ministeriale6 August 1983Letter on certain questions concerning the minister of the EucharistRoman Curia
  19. Educational Guidance in Human Love1 November 1983Educational Guidance in Human LoveRoman Curia
  20. Redemptionis Donum25 March 1984To men and women religious on consecrationPope
  21. Ratio fundamentalis institutionis sacerdotalis (1985)19 March 1985Basic Plan for Priestly Formation (updated 1985)Roman Curia
  22. Dilecti Amici31 March 1985To the youth of the world (International Youth Year)Pope
  23. Guide to the Training of Future Priests concerning Social Communications19 March 1986Guide on Social Communications for Future PriestsRoman Curia
  24. The Characteristics of Jesuit Education8 December 1986Characteristics of Jesuit EducationEcclesial Initiatives
  25. 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
  26. Iuvenum Patris31 January 1988On St John Bosco, centenary of his deathPope
  27. The Virgin Mary in Intellectual and Spiritual Formation25 March 1988The Virgin Mary in Intellectual and Spiritual FormationRoman Curia
  28. The Religious Dimension of Education in a Catholic School7 April 1988The Religious Dimension of Education in a Catholic SchoolRoman Curia
  29. Christi Ecclesia2 June 1988Directory for Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a PriestRoman Curia
  30. The Sacrament of Order in the Sacramental Structure of the Church26 June 1988Valamo DocumentEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  31. Mulieris Dignitatem15 August 1988On the dignity and vocation of womenPope
  32. Christifideles Laici30 December 1988On the vocation and mission of the lay faithfulPope
  33. Pornography and Violence in the Communications Media7 May 1989Pornography and Violence in the Media: A Pastoral ResponseRoman Curia
  34. De Ordinatione Episcopi, presbyterorum et diaconorum (editio typica altera)29 June 1989Rite of Ordination, second typical editionRoman Curia
  35. Inspectis dierum10 November 1989Instruction on the Study of the Fathers of the Church in Priestly FormationRoman Curia

1990s

  1. Statuti generali dell'Opera di Maria†1990General Statutes of the Work of Mary (Focolare) approvedEcclesial Initiatives
  2. Potissimum institutioni†2 February 1990Directives on Formation in Religious InstitutesRoman Curia
  3. 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
  4. The Program of Priestly Formation (4th ed.)†1992Program of Priestly Formation (4th ed.)Bishops' Conferences
  5. Pastores Dabo Vobis25 March 1992On the formation of priestsPope
  6. Ignatian Pedagogy: A Practical Approach31 July 1993Ignatian PedagogyEcclesial Initiatives
  7. Guide for Catechists3 December 1993Guide for CatechistsRoman Curia
  8. Directory on the Ministry and Life of Priests31 January 1994Directory on the Ministry and Life of Priests (1994)Roman Curia
  9. Congregavit nos in unum Christi amor2 February 1994Fraternal Life in CommunityRoman Curia
  10. Ordinatio Sacerdotalis22 May 1994On reserving priestly ordination to men alonePope
  11. 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
  12. Letter to Children13 December 1994Letter to Children in the Year of the FamilyPope
  13. Our Mission and Culture (and other decrees)†1995GC34 DecreesEcclesial Initiatives
  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. Letter to Women29 June 1995Letter to Women ahead of the Beijing ConferencePope
  17. Responsum ad dubium concerning Ordinatio sacerdotalis28 October 1995Response on the teaching of Ordinatio sacerdotalisRoman Curia
  18. Called and Gifted for the Third MillenniumNovember 1995Called and Gifted for the Third MillenniumBishops' Conferences
  19. The Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality8 December 1995The Truth and Meaning of Human SexualityRoman Curia
  20. Vita Consecrata25 March 1996On the consecrated life and its missionPope
  21. Sons and Daughters of the Light: A Pastoral Plan for Ministry with Young Adults12 November 1996Sons and Daughters of the LightBishops' Conferences
  22. Common Declaration5 December 1996Common Declaration of John Paul II and Archbishop CareyEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  23. Renewing the Vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry†1997Renewing the VisionBishops' Conferences
  24. The Ecumenical Dimension in the Formation of those engaged in Pastoral Work†16 March 1997The Ecumenical Dimension in Pastoral FormationRoman Curia
  25. Ecclesiae de mysterio15 August 1997Instruction on collaboration of the non-ordained faithful in the ministry of priestsRoman Curia
  26. Divini Amoris Scientia19 October 1997Proclaiming St Therese of Lisieux a Doctor of the ChurchPope
  27. Ratio fundamentalis institutionis diaconorum permanentium / Directorium pro ministerio et vita diaconorum permanentium22 February 1998Basic Norms and Directory for Permanent DeaconsRoman Curia
  28. Sharing Catholic Social Teaching: Challenges and Directions19 June 1998Sharing Catholic Social TeachingBishops' Conferences
  29. The Dignity of Older People and their Mission in the Church and in the World1 October 1998The Dignity of Older PeopleRoman Curia
  30. Inter-Institute Collaboration for Formation8 December 1998Inter-Institute Collaboration for FormationRoman Curia
  31. The Priest and the Third Christian Millennium19 March 1999The Priest and the Third Christian Millennium, Teacher of the WordRoman Curia
  32. Verbi sponsa13 May 1999Instruction on the contemplative life and enclosure of nunsRoman Curia
  33. Letter to the Elderly1 October 1999Letter to the ElderlyPope
  34. Spes Aedificandi1 October 1999Proclaiming Sts Bridget, Catherine of Siena and Teresa Benedicta co-patronesses of EuropePope

2000s

  1. As I Have Done for You†2000As I Have Done for You (on ministry in the parish)Diocesan Bishops
  2. E Sancti Thomae Mori31 October 2000Proclaiming St Thomas More patron of statesmen and politiciansPope
  3. The Basic Plan for the Ongoing Formation of Priests2001Basic Plan for the Ongoing Formation of PriestsBishops' Conferences
  4. Novo Millennio Ineunte6 January 2001At the close of the Great JubileePope
  5. Misericordia Dei7 April 2002On certain aspects of the celebration of the sacrament of PenancePope
  6. Starting Afresh from Christ19 May 2002Starting Afresh from Christ: A Renewed Commitment to Consecrated LifeRoman Curia
  7. Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People14 June 2002Charter for the Protection of Children and Young PeopleBishops' Conferences
  8. The Priest, Pastor and Leader of the Parish Community4 August 2002The Priest, Pastor and Leader of the Parish CommunityRoman Curia
  9. From the Diakonia of Christ to the Diakonia of the Apostles30 September 2002From the Diakonia of Christ to the Diakonia of the ApostlesTheological & Biblical Commissions
  10. Consecrated Persons and their Mission in Schools28 October 2002Consecrated Persons and their Mission in SchoolsRoman Curia
  11. Doctrinal Note on some questions regarding the participation of Catholics in political life24 November 2002Doctrinal Note on Catholics in Political LifeRoman Curia
  12. Ecclesia de Eucharistia17 April 2003On the Eucharist in its relationship to the ChurchPope
  13. Pastores Gregis16 October 2003On the bishop, servant of the GospelPope
  14. Redemptionis Sacramentum25 March 2004Instruction on matters to be observed or avoided regarding the Most Holy EucharistRoman Curia
  15. Letter on the Collaboration of Men and Women in the Church and in the World31 May 2004Letter on the Collaboration of Men and WomenRoman Curia
  16. National Directory for the Formation, Ministry, and Life of Permanent Deacons in the United States26 December 2004National Directory for Permanent Deacons (1st ed.)Bishops' Conferences
  17. Note on the Minister of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick11 February 2005Note on the Minister of Anointing of the SickRoman Curia
  18. Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the LordNovember 2005Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the LordBishops' Conferences
  19. Instruction concerning the criteria for the discernment of vocations with regard to persons with homosexual tendencies4 November 2005Criteria for Discernment of Vocations (homosexual tendencies)Roman Curia
  20. Catholics in the Public Square†2006Catholics in the Public SquareDiocesan Bishops
  21. The Program of Priestly Formation (5th ed.)4 August 2006Program of Priestly Formation (5th ed.)Bishops' Conferences
  22. Common Declaration23 November 2006Common Declaration of Benedict XVI and Archbishop Rowan WilliamsEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  23. Sacramentum caritatis22 February 2007On the Eucharist, source and summit of the Church's life and missionPope
  24. Educating Together in Catholic Schools8 September 2007Educating Together in Catholic SchoolsRoman Curia
  25. A Fire That Kindles Other Fires; Challenges to Our Mission Today (and other decrees)†2008GC35 DecreesEcclesial Initiatives
  26. Faciem tuam, Domine, requiram11 May 2008The Service of Authority and ObedienceRoman Curia
  27. Statuto del Cammino Neocatecumenale11 May 2008Neocatechumenal Way statutes: definitive approvalEcclesial Initiatives
  28. Guidelines for the Use of Psychology in the Admission and Formation of Candidates for the Priesthood28 June 2008Guidelines for the Use of Psychology in Priestly FormationRoman Curia
  29. Quaerere Deum12 September 2008Address to the world of culture, Collège des Bernardins, ParisPope
  30. Lettera per l'Anno Sacerdotale16 June 2009Letter proclaiming the Year for PriestsPope
  31. Omnium in mentem26 October 2009Amending canons of the Code of Canon Law (diaconate; marriage)Pope

2010s

  1. Catechesis on the Threefold Munus of the Priest14 April 2010 – 26 May 2010Year for Priests close: munus docendi, sanctificandi and regendi, 2010Pope
  2. Catechesis on Women Saints and Mystics1 September 2010 – 2 February 2011Medieval and early-modern women saints from Hildegard of Bingen to Teresa of Avila, 2010-2011Pope
  3. Lettera ai seminaristi18 October 2010Letter to seminariansPope
  4. 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
  5. Lux sui populi7 October 2012Proclaiming St Hildegard of Bingen a Doctor of the ChurchPope
  6. Sanctus Ioannes de Avila7 October 2012Proclaiming St John of Avila a Doctor of the ChurchPope
  7. Ministrorum institutio16 January 2013Transferring competence for seminaries to the Congregation for the ClergyPope
  8. Directory on the Ministry and Life of Priests (new edition)11 February 2013Directory on the Ministry and Life of Priests (2013)Roman Curia
  9. Catechesis on the Sacraments8 January 2014 – 2 April 2014The seven sacraments from Baptism to Matrimony, 2014Pope
  10. Rallegratevi2 February 2014Rejoice! Letter to Consecrated Men and WomenRoman Curia
  11. Catechesis on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit9 April 2014 – 11 June 2014The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, 2014Pope
  12. Sensus fidei in the Life of the Church10 June 2014Sensus fidei in the Life of the ChurchTheological & Biblical Commissions
  13. 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
  14. Homiletic Directory29 June 2014Homiletic DirectoryRoman Curia
  15. Testimoni della gioia21 November 2014Apostolic letter to all consecrated people for the Year of Consecrated LifePope
  16. Catechesis on the Family17 December 2014 – 18 November 2015Thirty-three catecheses on the family around the two Synods on the Family, 2014-2015Pope
  17. Into the Breach29 September 2015Into the Breach (apostolic exhortation to men)Diocesan Bishops
  18. In Missa in Cena Domini6 January 2016Decree on the Washing of FeetRoman Curia
  19. Amoris laetitia19 March 2016On love in the familyPope
  20. Cristãos leigos e leigas na Igreja e na sociedade (Doc. 105)†April 2016Lay Christians in Church and SocietyBishops' Conferences
  21. Iuvenescit Ecclesia15 May 2016Letter on Hierarchical and Charismatic GiftsRoman Curia
  22. Vultum Dei quaerere29 June 2016On women's contemplative lifePope
  23. Sedula mater15 August 2016Establishing the Dicastery for Laity, Family and LifePope
  24. Common Declaration5 October 2016Common Declaration of Francis and Archbishop WelbyEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  25. Ratio fundamentalis institutionis sacerdotalis8 December 2016The Gift of the Priestly VocationRoman Curia
  26. New Wine in New Wineskins†6 January 2017New Wine in New Wineskins: Consecrated Life and its Ongoing ChallengesRoman Curia
  27. Companions in a Mission of Reconciliation and Justice; Renewed Governance for a Renewed Mission6 January 2017GC36 Decrees (promulgated)Ecclesial Initiatives
  28. For Greater Things You Were Born1 March 2017For Greater Things You Were Born (on human dignity and vocation)Diocesan Bishops
  29. Maiorem hac dilectionem11 July 2017On the offering of life as a path to beatificationPope
  30. Gaudete et exsultate19 March 2018On the call to holiness in today's worldPope
  31. Cor orans1 April 2018Implementing Instruction of Vultum Dei quaerereRoman Curia
  32. Catechesis on Baptism11 April 2018 – 16 May 2018Six catecheses on Baptism, 2018Pope
  33. Ecclesiae Sponsae Imago8 June 2018Instruction on the Ordo virginumRoman Curia
  34. Lettera al Popolo di Dio20 August 2018Letter to the People of God on abusePope
  35. Final Document27 October 2018XV Ordinary General Assembly (2018), Young People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment: Final Document [→ Christus Vivit]Synod of Bishops
  36. 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
  37. Universal Apostolic Preferences of the Society of Jesus 2019-202919 February 2019Jesuit Universal Apostolic PreferencesEcclesial Initiatives
  38. Christus vivit25 March 2019On young people (post-synodal)Pope
  39. National Directory for the Formation, Ministry, and Life of Permanent Deacons (2nd ed.)12 June 2019National Directory for Permanent Deacons (2nd ed.)Bishops' Conferences
  40. 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
  41. Jesuit Schools: A Living Tradition in the 21st Century5 November 2019Jesuit Schools: A Living TraditionEcclesial Initiatives

2020s

  1. Catechesis on the Beatitudes29 January 2020 – 29 April 2020The eight Beatitudes of Matthew 5, 2020Pope
  2. Querida Amazonia2 February 2020On the Amazon region (post-synodal)Pope
  3. The 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
  4. Vademecum on Procedures in Cases of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Clerics16 July 2020Vademecum on Abuse Cases (v1.0)Roman Curia
  5. Declaration on the Lasallian Educational Mission: Challenges, Convictions and Hopes29 July 2020Declaration on the Lasallian Educational MissionEcclesial Initiatives
  6. Authenticum charismatis1 November 2020Amending canon 579 on erecting institutes of consecrated lifePope
  7. Patris corde8 December 2020On St Joseph, 150th anniversary of his proclamation as Patron of the Universal ChurchPope
  8. Spiritus Domini10 January 2021Amending canon 230 §1: women admitted to lector and acolyte ministriesPope
  9. Antiquum ministerium10 May 2021Instituting the lay ministry of catechistPope
  10. Called to the Joy of Love: A National Pastoral Framework for Marriage and Family Life Ministry18 June 2021Called to the Joy of LoveBishops' Conferences
  11. De institutione catechistarum3 December 2021Rite of Institution of Catechists (editio typica)Roman Curia
  12. Catechesis on Old Age23 February 2022 – 24 August 2022Eighteen catecheses on the meaning and value of old age, 2022Pope
  13. Praedicate Evangelium19 March 2022On the Roman Curia and its service to the Church and the worldPope
  14. Program of Priestly Formation in the United States of America (6th ed.)24 June 2022Program of Priestly Formation (6th ed.)Bishops' Conferences
  15. Ad charisma tuendum14 July 2022On the Prelature of Opus DeiPope
  16. Catechesis on Discernment31 August 2022 – 4 January 2023Fourteen catecheses on spiritual discernment, 2022-2023Pope
  17. Totum amoris est28 December 2022On St Francis de Sales, 4th centenary of his deathPope
  18. Vos estis lux mundi (aggiornato)25 March 2023Vos estis lux mundi made permanent (updated)Pope
  19. Motu proprio sulle prelature personali8 August 2023Amending canons 295-296 on personal prelaturesPope
  20. C'est la confiance15 October 2023On confidence in God's merciful love (St Thérèse of the Child Jesus)Pope
  21. 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
  22. Listen, Teach, Send: A National Pastoral Framework for Ministries with Youth and Young Adults17 June 2024Listen, Teach, SendBishops' Conferences
  23. Lettera sul ruolo della letteratura nella formazione17 July 2024Letter on the role of literature in formationPope
  24. 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
  25. Lettera sul rinnovamento dello studio della storia della Chiesa21 November 2024Letter on renewing the study of Church historyPope
  26. Interim Reports of the Study Groups17 November 2025Synod on synodality implementation: Interim Reports of the Study GroupsSynod of Bishops
  27. Una fedeltà che genera futuro8 December 2025A Fidelity that Generates the Future: 60th anniversary of Optatam totius and Presbyterorum ordinisPope
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People (2026 revision)11 June 2026Charter (2026 revision)Bishops' Conferences
  31. 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