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Theological Anthropology

The human person as created in God's image; body and soul; sin and grace.

Also called image of God, human person, imago Dei.

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1960s

  1. Gaudium et Spes7 December 1965Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern WorldEcumenical Council
  2. Hodie Concilium7 December 1965Address at the Last Public Session of the CouncilPope

1970s

  1. Redemptor Hominis4 March 1979The Redeemer of ManPope
  2. Theology of the Body5 September 1979Catechesis cycle on human love in the divine plan (1979-1984)Pope

1980s

  1. Laborem Exercens14 September 1981On human workPope
  2. Familiaris Consortio22 November 1981On the role of the Christian family in the modern worldPope
  3. Theology, Christology, Anthropology1982Theology, Christology, AnthropologyTheological & Biblical Commissions
  4. Propositions on the Dignity and Rights of the Human Person1983Propositions on the Dignity and Rights of the Human PersonTheological & Biblical Commissions
  5. Catechesis on God the Father Almighty, Creator3 July 1985 – 17 December 1986Creed sub-cycle on "I believe in God": knowledge of God, Trinity, creation, Providence, angels, original sin (1985-1986)Pope
  6. Dominum et Vivificantem18 May 1986On the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church and the worldPope
  7. Mulieris Dignitatem15 August 1988On the dignity and vocation of womenPope

1990s

  1. Some Current Questions in Eschatology1992Some Current Questions in EschatologyTheological & Biblical Commissions
  2. Gratissimam Sane2 February 1994Letter to FamiliesPope
  3. Letter to Women29 June 1995Letter to Women ahead of the Beijing ConferencePope

2000s

  1. Communion and Stewardship: Human Persons Created in the Image of God23 July 2004Communion and Stewardship: Human Persons Created in the Image of GodTheological & Biblical Commissions
  2. 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

2010s

  1. Che cosa è l'uomo? (Sal 8,5)30 September 2019What is Man? (Ps 8:5): An Itinerary of Biblical AnthropologyTheological & Biblical Commissions
  2. For Greater Things You Were Born1 March 2017For Greater Things You Were Born (on human dignity and vocation)Diocesan Bishops
  3. Male and Female He Created Them2 February 2019Towards a Path of Dialogue on Gender Theory in EducationRoman Curia

2020s

  1. 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
  2. A Catechesis on the Human Person and Gender Ideology12 August 2021A Catechesis on the Human Person and Gender IdeologyDiocesan Bishops
  3. On the Unity of the Body and Soul: Accompanying Those Experiencing Gender Dysphoria†April 2023On the Unity of the Body and SoulDiocesan Bishops
  4. Sublimitas et miseria hominis19 June 2023On Blaise Pascal, 4th centenary of his birthPope
  5. Dignitas infinita2 April 2024Declaration on Human DignityRoman Curia
  6. Antiqua et nova28 January 2025Note on the Relationship between Artificial Intelligence and Human IntelligenceRoman Curia
  7. Una caro25 November 2025In Praise of Monogamy: Doctrinal Note on Marriage as Exclusive UnionRoman Curia
  8. The Divine Physician and a Christian Approach to Mental Health and Wellbeing19 January 2026The Divine Physician (on mental health)Diocesan Bishops
  9. Magnifica humanitas15 May 2026On safeguarding the human person in the age of artificial intelligencePope