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Mission & Evangelization

Proclaiming the Gospel, catechesis and the Church's missionary activity.

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1900s

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

1910s

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

1920s

  1. Rerum Ecclesiae28 February 1926On Catholic MissionsPope
  2. Divini Illius Magistri31 December 1929On Christian EducationPope

1930s

  1. Vigilanti Cura29 June 1936On Motion PicturesPope
  2. Divini Redemptoris19 March 1937On Atheistic CommunismPope

1950s

  1. Evangelii Praecones2 June 1951On Promotion of Catholic MissionsPope
  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. Miranda Prorsus8 September 1957On Motion Pictures, Radio and TelevisionPope
  5. Six ans se sont écoulés5 October 1957Address to the Second World Congress of the Lay ApostolatePope
  6. Boni Pastoris22 February 1959Establishing the Pontifical Commission for Motion Pictures, Radio and TelevisionPope
  7. Grata Recordatio26 September 1959On the Rosary: Prayer for the Church, Missions, International and Social ProblemsPope
  8. Princeps Pastorum28 November 1959On the Missions, Native Clergy and Lay ParticipationPope

1960s

  1. Inter Mirifica4 December 1963Decree on the Media of Social CommunicationsEcumenical Council
  2. Concilium sacrosanctum4 December 1963Address Closing the Second Session (promulgation of SC and IM)Pope
  3. In Fructibus Multis2 April 1964Establishing the Pontifical Commission for Social CommunicationsPope
  4. Ecclesiam Suam6 August 1964On the Church (Paths of Dialogue)Pope
  5. Gravissimum Educationis28 October 1965Declaration on Christian EducationEcumenical Council
  6. Plano de Pastoral de Conjunto 1966-1970†November 1965Joint Pastoral Plan 1966-1970Bishops' Conferences
  7. Apostolicam Actuositatem18 November 1965Decree on the Apostolate of the LaityEcumenical Council
  8. Ad Gentes7 December 1965Decree on the Mission Activity of the ChurchEcumenical Council
  9. Ecclesiae Sanctae6 August 1966Implementing the Decrees Christus Dominus, Presbyterorum Ordinis, Perfectae Caritatis and Ad GentesPope
  10. Africae Terrarum29 October 1967Message to the Peoples of AfricaPope
  11. Documento de Medellín: La Iglesia en la actual transformación de América Latina a la luz del Concilio6 September 1968Medellín ConclusionsBishops' Conferences
  12. Kampala Homily31 July 1969Homily in Kampala at the Conclusion of the Symposium of Bishops of AfricaPope

1970s

  1. Directorium Catechisticum Generale11 April 1971General Catechetical DirectoryRoman Curia
  2. Communio et progressio23 May 1971Pastoral Instruction on the Means of Social CommunicationRoman Curia
  3. Convenientes ex universo (De Iustitia in Mundo)†30 November 1971II Ordinary General Assembly (1971), Justice in the WorldSynod of Bishops
  4. To Teach as Jesus DidNovember 1972To Teach as Jesus DidBishops' Conferences
  5. Basic Teachings for Catholic Religious Education†11 January 1973Basic Teachings for Catholic Religious EducationBishops' Conferences
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. Guidelines and Suggestions for Implementing Nostra Aetate (n. 4)1 December 1974Guidelines on Religious Relations with the JewsRoman Curia
  9. Decree 4: Our Mission Today: The Service of Faith and the Promotion of Justice1975GC32 Decree 4Ecclesial Initiatives
  10. Evangelii Nuntiandi8 December 1975On Evangelization in the Modern WorldPope
  11. The Catholic School19 March 1977The Catholic SchoolRoman Curia
  12. La Iglesia, Cuerpo de Cristo en la historia6 August 1977The Church, the Body of Christ in History (2nd pastoral letter)Diocesan Bishops
  13. 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
  14. Sharing the Light of Faith: National Catechetical Directory†November 1977National Catechetical Directory (Sharing the Light of Faith)Bishops' Conferences
  15. Documento de Puebla: La evangelización en el presente y en el futuro de América Latina13 February 1979Puebla DocumentBishops' Conferences
  16. Catechesi Tradendae16 October 1979On catechesis in our timePope

1980s

  1. Postquam apostoli25 March 1980Directive notes on cooperation among particular Churches and distribution of clergyRoman Curia
  2. Lay Catholics in Schools: Witnesses to Faith15 October 1982Lay Catholics in SchoolsRoman Curia
  3. Catequese Renovada: Orientações e Conteúdo (Doc. 26)†15 April 1983Renewed CatechesisBishops' Conferences
  4. The Hispanic Presence: Challenge and Commitment†12 December 1983The Hispanic PresenceBishops' Conferences
  5. Dialogue and Mission†10 June 1984The Attitude of the Church towards Followers of Other ReligionsRoman Curia
  6. What We Have Seen and Heard9 September 1984What We Have Seen and Heard (Black Catholic bishops on evangelization)Bishops' Conferences
  7. Catechesis on the Creed5 December 1984Wednesday catechesis cycle on the Creed (1985-1996)Pope
  8. Slavorum Apostoli2 June 1985On Sts Cyril and MethodiusPope
  9. Notes on the correct way to present Jews and Judaism†24 June 1985Notes on Jews and Judaism in Preaching and CatechesisRoman Curia
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. Guide to the Training of Future Priests concerning Social Communications19 March 1986Guide on Social Communications for Future PriestsRoman Curia
  13. Dominum et Vivificantem18 May 1986On the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church and the worldPope
  14. Catechesis on Jesus Christ7 January 1987 – 19 April 1989Creed sub-cycle on Christ: his historical and messianic reality, true God and true man, mission, Paschal mystery and lordship (1987-1989)Pope
  15. National Pastoral Plan for Hispanic Ministry†18 November 1987National Pastoral Plan for Hispanic MinistryBishops' Conferences
  16. Faith and Inculturation1988Faith and InculturationTheological & Biblical Commissions
  17. Euntes in Mundum25 January 1988On the millennium of the baptism of Kievan RusPope
  18. The Religious Dimension of Education in a Catholic School7 April 1988The Religious Dimension of Education in a Catholic SchoolRoman Curia
  19. Unité et diversité dans l'Église11 April 1988Unity and Diversity in the ChurchTheological & Biblical Commissions
  20. Christifideles Laici30 December 1988On the vocation and mission of the lay faithfulPope
  21. Catechesis on the Holy Spirit26 April 1989 – 3 July 1991Creed sub-cycle on the Holy Spirit in the Trinity, Scripture, the Church and Christian life (1989-1991)Pope
  22. Pornography and Violence in the Communications Media7 May 1989Pornography and Violence in the Media: A Pastoral ResponseRoman Curia
  23. Criteria for Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Cooperation in Communications4 October 1989Criteria for Ecumenical and Interreligious Cooperation in CommunicationsRoman Curia

1990s

  1. Plenty Good Room: The Spirit and Truth of African American Catholic WorshipJune 1990Plenty Good RoomBishops' Conferences
  2. Heritage and Hope: Evangelization in the United States†November 1990Heritage and HopeBishops' Conferences
  3. Redemptoris Missio7 December 1990On the permanent validity of the Church's missionary mandatePope
  4. Dialogue and Proclamation19 May 1991Dialogue and ProclamationRoman Curia
  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. Aetatis novae22 February 1992Pastoral Instruction on Social CommunicationsRoman Curia
  9. 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
  10. Catechism of the Catholic Church11 October 1992Catechism of the Catholic Church (1992)Pope
  11. Fidei Depositum11 October 1992Promulgating the Catechism of the Catholic ChurchPope
  12. Documento de Santo Domingo: Nueva evangelización, promoción humana, cultura cristiana†28 October 1992Santo Domingo DocumentBishops' Conferences
  13. Stewardship: A Disciple's ResponseNovember 1992Stewardship: A Disciple's ResponseBishops' Conferences
  14. Go and Make Disciples: A National Plan and Strategy for Catholic Evangelization in the United States18 November 1992Go and Make DisciplesBishops' Conferences
  15. Inde a Pontificatus25 March 1993Uniting the Pontifical Councils for Culture and for Dialogue with Non-BelieversPope
  16. Guide for Catechists3 December 1993Guide for CatechistsRoman Curia
  17. Varietates legitimae25 January 1994Fourth Instruction: Inculturation and the Roman LiturgyRoman Curia
  18. 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
  19. The Presence of the Church in the University and in University Culture22 May 1994The Church in the University and University CultureRoman Curia
  20. Our Mission and Culture (and other decrees)†1995GC34 DecreesEcclesial Initiatives
  21. 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
  22. Ecclesia in Africa14 September 1995Post-synodal exhortation on the Church in AfricaPope
  23. Vita Consecrata25 March 1996On the consecrated life and its missionPope
  24. Preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage13 May 1996Preparation for the Sacrament of MarriageRoman Curia
  25. Sons and Daughters of the Light: A Pastoral Plan for Ministry with Young Adults12 November 1996Sons and Daughters of the LightBishops' Conferences
  26. Renewing the Vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry†1997Renewing the VisionBishops' Conferences
  27. Stella Maris31 January 1997On the maritime apostolatePope
  28. Ethics in Advertising22 February 1997Ethics in AdvertisingRoman Curia
  29. The Ecumenical Dimension in the Formation of those engaged in Pastoral Work†16 March 1997The Ecumenical Dimension in Pastoral FormationRoman Curia
  30. Laetamur Magnopere15 August 1997Approving the Latin typical edition of the CatechismPope
  31. General Directory for Catechesis15 August 1997General Directory for CatechesisRoman Curia
  32. Becoming an Evangelizing People21 November 1997Becoming an Evangelizing People (on evangelization)Diocesan Bishops
  33. 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
  34. The Catholic School on the Threshold of the Third Millennium28 December 1997The Catholic School on the Threshold of the Third MillenniumRoman Curia
  35. What and How Do We and Ought We Teach About Each Other?26 March 1998ILC Vatican City joint statement on teachingEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  36. 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
  37. Sharing Catholic Social Teaching: Challenges and Directions19 June 1998Sharing Catholic Social TeachingBishops' Conferences
  38. 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
  39. Ecclesia in America22 January 1999Post-synodal exhortation on the Church in AmericaPope
  40. The Priest and the Third Christian Millennium19 March 1999The Priest and the Third Christian Millennium, Teacher of the WordRoman Curia
  41. Towards a Pastoral Approach to Culture23 May 1999Towards a Pastoral Approach to CultureRoman Curia
  42. 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
  43. Ecclesia in Asia6 November 1999Post-synodal exhortation on the Church in AsiaPope
  44. Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us: A Pastoral Plan for Adult Faith Formation17 November 1999Our Hearts Were Burning Within UsBishops' Conferences

2000s

  1. Ethics in Communications4 June 2000Ethics in CommunicationsRoman Curia
  2. Welcoming the Stranger Among Us: Unity in Diversity15 November 2000Welcoming the Stranger Among UsBishops' Conferences
  3. Novo Millennio Ineunte6 January 2001At the close of the Great JubileePope
  4. Ecclesia in Oceania22 November 2001Post-synodal exhortation on the Church in OceaniaPope
  5. Ethics in Internet22 February 2002Ethics in InternetRoman Curia
  6. The Church and Internet22 February 2002The Church and InternetRoman Curia
  7. Consecrated Persons and their Mission in Schools28 October 2002Consecrated Persons and their Mission in SchoolsRoman Curia
  8. Jesus Christ the Bearer of the Water of Life†3 February 2003A Christian Reflection on the New AgeRoman Curia
  9. Ecclesia in Europa28 June 2003Post-synodal exhortation on the Church in EuropePope
  10. Gathered and Sent: Documents of the Synod of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles6 September 2003Los Angeles Archdiocesan SynodDiocesan Bishops
  11. Where is Your God?†13 March 2004Responding to the Challenge of Unbelief and Religious Indifference TodayRoman Curia
  12. The Rapid Development24 January 2005To those responsible for communications (40 years after Inter Mirifica)Pope
  13. National Directory for Catechesis†May 2005National Directory for CatechesisBishops' Conferences
  14. Renewing Our Commitment to Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools in the Third MillenniumJune 2005Renewing Our Commitment to Catholic SchoolsBishops' Conferences
  15. Compendium Catechismi28 June 2005Approval of the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic ChurchPope
  16. The Via Pulchritudinis†27 March 2006The Via Pulchritudinis, Privileged Pathway for Evangelisation and DialogueRoman Curia
  17. United States Catholic Catechism for Adults†July 2006U.S. Catholic Catechism for AdultsBishops' Conferences
  18. Documento de Aparecida31 May 2007Aparecida DocumentBishops' Conferences
  19. Doctrinal Note on some Aspects of Evangelization3 December 2007Doctrinal Note on some Aspects of EvangelizationRoman Curia
  20. A Fire That Kindles Other Fires; Challenges to Our Mission Today (and other decrees)†2008GC35 DecreesEcclesial Initiatives
  21. Statuto del Cammino Neocatecumenale11 May 2008Neocatechumenal Way statutes: definitive approvalEcclesial Initiatives
  22. Circular Letter on Religious Education in Schools5 May 2009Circular Letter on Religious Education in SchoolsRoman Curia

2010s

  1. Disciples of the Lord: Sharing the Vision23 August 2010Disciples of the Lord (New Evangelization)Diocesan Bishops
  2. Ubicumque et semper21 September 2010Establishing the Pontifical Council for Promoting the New EvangelizationPope
  3. Verbum Domini30 September 2010On the Word of God in the life and mission of the ChurchPope
  4. A New Pentecost: Inviting All to Follow Jesus†2011A New Pentecost (on evangelization)Diocesan Bishops
  5. Christian Witness in a Multi-Religious World†28 June 2011Christian Witness in a Multi-Religious World: Recommendations for ConductEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  6. Freiburger Konzerthausrede25 September 2011Freiburg address on Entweltlichung (detachment from worldliness)Pope
  7. Porta fidei11 October 2011Indiction of the Year of Faith (50th of the Council's opening)Pope
  8. Pellegrini della verità, pellegrini della pace27 October 2011Assisi Day of Reflection, Dialogue and Prayer for Peace (renewed commitment)Ecumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  9. Africae munus19 November 2011On the Church in Africa: reconciliation, justice and peacePope
  10. Note with Pastoral Recommendations for the Year of Faith6 January 2012Note for the Year of FaithRoman Curia
  11. Disciples Called to Witness: The New Evangelization16 April 2012Disciples Called to WitnessBishops' Conferences
  12. Witness to the New World of Faith2 October 2012Witness to the New World of Faith (first pastoral letter)Diocesan Bishops
  13. 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
  14. Final List of Propositions27 October 2012XIII Ordinary General Assembly (2012), The New Evangelization: Final List of PropositionsSynod of Bishops
  15. Fides per doctrinam16 January 2013Transferring competence for catechesis to the Council for New EvangelizationPope
  16. Directory on the Ministry and Life of Priests (new edition)11 February 2013Directory on the Ministry and Life of Priests (2013)Roman Curia
  17. 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
  18. Challenges for Religion in Contemporary Society16 October 2013ILC Madrid StatementEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  19. Evangelii gaudium24 November 2013On the proclamation of the Gospel in today's worldPope
  20. Rallegratevi2 February 2014Rejoice! Letter to Consecrated Men and WomenRoman Curia
  21. Synod of the Archdiocese of Washington: Statutes and Recommendations8 June 2014Archdiocese of Washington Synod 2014Diocesan Bishops
  22. Message of the III Extraordinary General Assembly18 October 2014III Extraordinary General Assembly (2014), Pastoral Challenges of the Family: MessageSynod of Bishops
  23. Relatio Synodi18 October 2014III Extraordinary General Assembly (2014), Pastoral Challenges of the Family in the Context of Evangelization: Relatio SynodiSynod of Bishops
  24. Laudato si'24 May 2015On care for our common homePope
  25. L'attuale contesto comunicativo27 June 2015Establishing the Secretariat for CommunicationPope
  26. Into the Breach29 September 2015Into the Breach (apostolic exhortation to men)Diocesan Bishops
  27. 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
  28. Discorso al Convegno di Firenze10 November 2015Address to the 5th Convention of the Italian Church, FlorencePope
  29. Create in Me a Clean Heart: A Pastoral Response to Pornography17 November 2015Create in Me a Clean HeartBishops' Conferences
  30. Renew My Church†2016Renew My Church (parish renewal process)Diocesan Bishops
  31. Cristãos leigos e leigas na Igreja e na sociedade (Doc. 105)†April 2016Lay Christians in Church and SocietyBishops' Conferences
  32. Common Declaration5 October 2016Common Declaration of Francis and Archbishop WelbyEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  33. Synod 16November 2016Synod 16 (Archdiocese of Detroit)Diocesan Bishops
  34. Living as Missionary Disciples: A Resource for Evangelization†2017Living as Missionary DisciplesBishops' Conferences
  35. Companions in a Mission of Reconciliation and Justice; Renewed Governance for a Renewed Mission6 January 2017GC36 Decrees (promulgated)Ecclesial Initiatives
  36. Sanctuarium in Ecclesia11 February 2017Transferring competence for shrines to the Council for New EvangelizationPope
  37. For Greater Things You Were Born1 March 2017For Greater Things You Were Born (on human dignity and vocation)Diocesan Bishops
  38. Unleash the Gospel3 June 2017Unleash the Gospel (post-synodal pastoral letter)Diocesan Bishops
  39. Letter to the Bishops regarding the new revision of n. 2267 of the Catechism1 August 2018Letter on the Death Penalty revisionRoman Curia
  40. Missionary Discipleship in Crisis†October 2018Missionary Discipleship in Crisis (abuse crisis)Diocesan Bishops
  41. Final Document27 October 2018XV Ordinary General Assembly (2018), Young People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment: Final Document [→ Christus Vivit]Synod of Bishops
  42. Go Make Disciples! Building a Culture of Conversion and Discipleship25 January 2019Go Make Disciples! (archdiocesan pastoral plan)Diocesan Bishops
  43. Christus vivit25 March 2019On young people (post-synodal)Pope
  44. Catechesis on the Acts of the Apostles29 May 2019 – 15 January 2020The journey of the Gospel in the Acts of the Apostles, 2019-2020Pope
  45. 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. Querida Amazonia2 February 2020On the Amazon region (post-synodal)Pope
  2. Directory for Catechesis†23 March 2020Directory for CatechesisRoman Curia
  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. In Tongues All Can Hear: Communicating the Hope of Christ in Times of Trial14 September 2020In Tongues All Can Hear (on media and communication)Diocesan Bishops
  5. Our Apostolic Moment11 February 2021Our Apostolic Moment (Lenten pastoral note)Diocesan Bishops
  6. Antiquum ministerium10 May 2021Instituting the lay ministry of catechistPope
  7. 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
  8. De institutione catechistarum3 December 2021Rite of Institution of Catechists (editio typica)Roman Curia
  9. Praedicate Evangelium19 March 2022On the Roman Curia and its service to the Church and the worldPope
  10. Catechumenal Pathways for Married Life†15 June 2022Catechumenal Pathways for Married Life: Pastoral Guidelines for Local ChurchesRoman Curia
  11. National Eucharistic Revival (launch)†19 June 2022National Eucharistic RevivalBishops' Conferences
  12. Hacia una Iglesia sinodal en salida a las periferias†November 2022Toward a Synodal Church Going Forth to the PeripheriesBishops' Conferences
  13. Catechesis on Apostolic Zeal11 January 2023 – 13 December 2023The passion for evangelization: the apostolic zeal of the believer, incl. Vatican II on mission, 2023Pope
  14. Towards Full Presence28 May 2023A Pastoral Reflection on Engagement with Social MediaRoman Curia
  15. National Pastoral Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministry: Missionary Disciples Going Forth with Joy16 June 2023National Pastoral Plan for Hispanic/Latino MinistryBishops' Conferences
  16. Laudate Deum4 October 2023On the climate crisisPope
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. Ad theologiam promovendam1 November 2023New statutes of the Pontifical Academy of Theology (contextual theology)Pope
  20. National Statutes for the Christian Initiation of Adults25 April 2024National Statutes for Christian Initiation of AdultsBishops' Conferences
  21. Keeping Christ's Sacred Promise: A Pastoral Framework for Indigenous Ministry†June 2024Keeping Christ's Sacred PromiseBishops' Conferences
  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. Antiqua et nova28 January 2025Note on the Relationship between Artificial Intelligence and Human IntelligenceRoman Curia
  26. Discorso al Collegio cardinalizio10 May 2025Address to the College of Cardinals (programmatic; Leo XIII, Evangelii gaudium, Vatican II)Pope
  27. Mensaje al Pueblo de Dios, 40ª Asamblea General del CELAM30 May 2025CELAM 40th General Assembly MessageBishops' Conferences
  28. Disegnare nuove mappe di speranza27 October 2025Drawing New Maps of Hope: 60th anniversary of Gravissimum educationisPope
  29. Interim Reports of the Study Groups17 November 2025Synod on synodality implementation: Interim Reports of the Study GroupsSynod of Bishops
  30. Auguri natalizi alla Curia Romana22 December 2025Christmas address to the Roman CuriaPope
  31. One Heart in Christ†2026One Heart in Christ (pastoral letter launching the first diocesan pastoral plan)Diocesan Bishops
  32. Concistoro straordinario7 January 2026Opening address to the Extraordinary Consistory (Evangelii gaudium, Curia, synodality, liturgy)Pope
  33. The Mission in the Digital Environment3 March 2026Synod Study Group 3 Final Report: The Mission in the Digital EnvironmentSynod of Bishops
  34. Quo vadis, humanitas?4 March 2026Quo vadis, humanitas? Thinking through Christian Anthropology in the Face of Certain Scenarios for the Future of HumanityTheological & Biblical Commissions
  35. The pastoral challenge of polygamy24 March 2026SECAM Commission report for the Synod: The pastoral challenge of polygamySynod of Bishops
  36. Lettera ai Cardinali12 April 2026Letter to the Cardinals on the reception of Evangelii gaudium and reform of Christian initiationPope
  37. Magnifica humanitas15 May 2026On safeguarding the human person in the age of artificial intelligencePope