| Documents (268) | Type | Author | Date |
To the Muslims for the Feast of Ramadan 2012 
Muslims
| Message | Pontifical Council for Inter-Religious Dialogue | 2012.08.03 |
| To the Buddhists for the Feast of Vesakh 2012
Buddhists
| Message | Pontifical Council for Inter-Religious Dialogue | 2012.04.03 |
| Pastoral recommendations for the Year of Faith | Note | Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith | 2012.01.06 |
Porta fidei
For the Indiction of the Year of Faith | Motu Proprio | Pope Benedict XVI | 2011.10.11 |
| To the Muslims for the Feast of Ramadan 2011
Muslims
| Message | Pontifical Council for Inter-Religious Dialogue | 2011.08.19 |
| For the 26th World Youth Day (2011)
youth
| Message | Pope Benedict XVI | 2010.08.06 |
| To the Buddhists for the Feast of Vesakh 2010
Buddhists
| Message | Pontifical Council for Inter-Religious Dialogue | 2010.05.17 |
| For the celebration of World Day of Peace 2010
environment peace
| Message | Pope Benedict XVI | 2009.12.08 |
| For Lent 2010
Lent
| Message | Pope Benedict XVI | 2009.10.30 |
| To the Muslims for the Feast of Ramadan 2009
Muslims
| Message | Pontifical Council for Inter-Religious Dialogue | 2009.09.11 |
| Compendium of the Letter to the Bishops, Priests, Consecrated Persons and Lay Faithful of the Catholic Church in the People's Republic of China
China
| Letter | Pope Benedict XVI | 2009.05.24 |
| On religious education in schools
education
| Circular Letter | Congregation for Catholic Education (for Seminaries and Educational Institutions) | 2009.05.05 |
| For Lent 2009
Lent
| Message | Pope Benedict XVI | 2008.12.11 |
| For the celebration of World Day of Peace 2009
peace
| Message | Pope Benedict XVI | 2008.12.08 |
| To Bishops of Hong Kong and Macao on their ad Limina visit
Hong Kong Macau
| Speech | Pope Benedict XVI | 2008.06.27 |
| To the Buddhists for the Feast of Vesakh 2008
Buddhists
| Message | Pontifical Council for Inter-Religious Dialogue | 2008.04.29 |
| For the celebration of World Day of Peace 2008
peace social
| Message | Pope Benedict XVI | 2007.12.08 |
Saved in Hope / Spe Salvi
On Christian hope
hope
| Encyclical | Pope Benedict XVI | 2007.11.30 |
| Plenary Indulgences conceded for the 150th anniversary of the Marian apparitions in Lourdes
indulgence Lourdes Mary
| Decree | Apostolic Penitentiary | 2007.11.21 |
| For the 23rd World Youth Day (2008, Sydney)
youth
| Message | Pope Benedict XVI | 2007.07.20 |
Summorum Pontificum
On the Roman liturgy prior to the reform of 1970
Latin Mass Tridentine
| Motu Proprio | Pope Benedict XVI | 2007.07.07 |
| Accompanying the Apostolic Letter Motu Proprio 'Summorum Pontificum'
Latin Mass Tridentine
| Letter | Pope Benedict XVI | 2007.07.07 |
| To Bishops, Priests, Consecrated Persons and Lay Faithful of the Catholic Church in the People’s Republic of China
China
| Letter | Pope Benedict XVI | 2007.05.27 |
| Explanatory Note on the Letter of Pope Benedict XVI to Chinese Catholics
China
| Document | Secretariat of State | 2007.05.27 |
The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church
12th Ordinary General Assembly - 2008
Bible synod
| Lineamenta | Synod of Bishops | 2007.04.27 |
| Urbi et Orbi Message for Easter Sunday 2007
Easter
| Message | Pope Benedict XVI | 2007.04.08 |
The Sacrament of Love / Sacramentum Caritatis
On the Eucharist as the Source and Summit of the Church's Life and Mission
Eucharist love synod
| Apostolic Exhortation | Pope Benedict XVI | 2007.02.22 |
| For the 44th World Day for Vocations (2007)
vocation
| Message | Pope Benedict XVI | 2007.02.10 |
| For the 22nd World Youth Day (2007)
youth
| Message | Pope Benedict XVI | 2007.01.27 |
| For the 41st World Communications Day (2007)
communication
| Message | Pope Benedict XVI | 2007.01.24 |
| For the celebration of World Day of Peace 2007
peace social
| Message | Pope Benedict XVI | 2006.12.08 |
| For the 93rd World Day of Migrants and Refugees (2007)
migrant
| Message | Pope Benedict XVI | 2006.10.18 |
| For World Day for Missions 2006
mission
| Message | Pope Benedict XVI | 2006.04.29 |
| Urbi et Orbi Message for Easter Sunday 2006
Easter
| Message | Pope Benedict XVI | 2006.04.16 |
| Eucharistic Concelebration with the new Cardinals and presentation of the cardinalitial ring | Homily | Pope Benedict XVI | 2006.03.25 |
| For the 43rd World Day for Vocations (2006)
vocation
| Message | Pope Benedict XVI | 2006.03.05 |
| For the 21st World Youth Day (2006)
youth
| Message | Pope Benedict XVI | 2006.02.22 |
| For the 40th World Communications Day (2006)
communication
| Message | Pope Benedict XVI | 2006.01.24 |
God is Love / Deus caritas est
On Christian love
love
| Encyclical | Pope Benedict XVI | 2005.12.25 |
| For the celebration of World Day of Peace 2006
peace social
| Message | Pope Benedict XVI | 2005.12.08 |
| For the 14th World Day of the Sick (2006)
sick
| Message | Pope Benedict XVI | 2005.12.08 |
| For Lent 2006
Lent
| Message | Pope Benedict XVI | 2005.09.26 |
| First message at the end of the Eucharistic Concelebration with the Cardinal Electors in the Sistine Chapel | Message | Pope Benedict XVI | 2005.04.20 |
| For World Day for Missions 2005
mission
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 2005.02.22 |
| For the 39th World Communications Day (2005)
communication
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 2005.01.24 |
| Indulgences attached to particular acts of worship and veneration of the Most Blessed Sacrament during the Year of the Eucharist
Eucharist indulgence
| Decree | Apostolic Penitentiary | 2004.12.25 |
| For the celebration of World Day of Peace 2005
peace social
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 2004.12.08 |
Stay with us Lord / Mane nobiscum Domine
The Year of the Eucharist
Eucharist
| Apostolic Letter | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 2004.10.07 |
| For Lent 2005
Lent
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 2004.09.08 |
| For the 13th World Day of the Sick (2005)
sick
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 2004.09.08 |
| For the 42nd World Day for Vocations (2005)
vocation
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 2004.08.11 |
| For the 20th World Youth Day (2005, Cologne)
youth
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 2004.08.06 |
| For the 25th World Day of Tourism (2004)
tourism
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 2004.05.30 |
| For World Day for Missions 2004
mission
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 2004.04.19 |
Redemptionis sacramentum
On certain matters to be observed or to be avoided regarding the Most Holy Eucharist
Eucharist Mass
| Instruction | Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments | 2004.03.25 |
| For the 19th World Youth Day (2004)
youth
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 2004.02.22 |
| For the 38th World Communications Day (2004)
communication
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 2004.01.24 |
| For the 90th World Day of Migrants and Refugees (2004)
migrant
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 2003.12.15 |
| For Lent 2004
Lent
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 2003.12.08 |
| For the celebration of World Day of Peace 2004
peace social
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 2003.12.08 |
| For the 12th World Day of the Sick (2004)
sick
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 2003.12.01 |
| For the 41st World Day for Vocations (2004)
vocation
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 2003.11.23 |
| Considerations regarding proposals to give legal recognition to unions between homosexual persons
homosexuality
| Document | Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith | 2003.06.03 |
The Eucharist from the Church / Ecclesia de Eucharistia
On the Eucharist in Its relationship to the Church
ecclesiology Eucharist
| Encyclical | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 2003.04.17 |
| For the 18th World Youth Day (2003)
youth
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 2003.03.08 |
| For the 11th World Day of the Sick (2003)
sick
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 2003.02.02 |
| For the 37th World Communications Day (2003)
communication
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 2003.01.24 |
| For Lent 2003
Lent
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 2003.01.07 |
| For the celebration of World Day of Peace 2003
peace social
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 2002.12.08 |
| For the 89th World Day of Migrants and Refugees (2003)
migrant
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 2002.10.24 |
The Rosary of the Virgin Mary / Rosarium Virginis Mariæ
On the Most Holy Rosary
Mary rosary
| Apostolic Letter | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 2002.10.16 |
| For the 23rd World Day of Tourism (2002)
tourism
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 2002.06.24 |
| For World Day for Missions 2002
mission
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 2002.05.19 |
The Mercy of God / Misericordia Dei
On certain aspects of the celebration of the Sacrament of Penance
penance
| Motu Proprio | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 2002.04.07 |
General Instruction of the Roman Missal, 5th ed. / Institutio Generalis Missalis Romani, 5
For the 3rd editio typica of 'Missale Romanum'
liturgy Mass
| Norms | Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments | 2002.03.22 |
| For the 36th World Communications Day (2002)
communication
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 2002.01.24 |
| For the celebration of World Day of Peace 2002
peace social
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 2001.12.08 |
| For Lent 2002
Lent
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 2001.10.04 |
| For the 10th World Day of the Sick (2002)
sick
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 2001.08.06 |
| For the 88th World Migration Day (2002)
migrant
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 2001.07.25 |
| For the 17th World Youth Day (2002, Toronto)
youth
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 2001.07.25 |
| For World Day for Missions 2001
mission
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 2001.06.03 |
| For the 87th World Migration Day (2001)
migrant
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 2001.02.02 |
| For the 35th World Communications Day (2001)
communication
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 2001.01.24 |
| For Lent 2001
Lent
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 2001.01.07 |
At the Beginning of the New Millennium / Novo millennio ineunte
At the close of the Great Jubilee of the Year 2000
jubilee
| Apostolic Letter | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 2001.01.06 |
| For the celebration of World Day of Peace 2001
peace
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 2000.12.08 |
Ardens felicitatis
Instruction on prayers for healing
healing
| Instruction | Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith | 2000.09.14 |
| For the 9th World Day of the Sick (2001)
sick
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 2000.08.22 |
Dominus Iesus
On the unicity and salvific universality of Jesus Christ and the Church
ecclesiology
| Declaration | Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith | 2000.08.06 |
| For the Jubilee in Prisons (2000)
prison
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 2000.07.09 |
| For the 34th World Communications Day (2000)
communication
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 2000.01.24 |
| For the celebration of World Day of Peace 2000
peace social
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1999.12.08 |
The Church in Asia / Ecclesia in Asia
On Jesus Christ the Saviour and his mission of love and Service in Asia: 'that they may have life..'
Asia synod
| Apostolic Exhortation | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1999.11.06 |
| Joint declaration on the doctrine of justification with the Lutheran World Federation
ecumenism justification
| Joint Declaration | Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity | 1999.10.31 |
| For the 37th World Day for Vocations (2000)
vocation
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1999.09.30 |
| For Lent 2000
Lent
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1999.09.21 |
| For the 15th World Youth Day (2000, Rome)
youth
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1999.06.29 |
| For the 85th World Migration Day (1999)
migrant
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1999.02.02 |
| For the 33rd World Communications Day (1999)
communication
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1999.01.24 |
| For the celebration of World Day of Peace 1999
peace
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1998.12.08 |
The Mystery of Incarnation / Incarnationis mysterium
Decreeing the Great Jubilee of the Year 2000
indulgence jubilee
| Bull | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1998.11.29 |
| Of Exorcisms and Certain Supplications / De Exorcismis et Supplicationibus Quibusdam
exorcism liturgy
| Liturgical Book | Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments | 1998.11.22 |
Faith and Reason / Fides et ratio
On the relationship between faith and reason
doctrine reason
| Encyclical | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1998.09.14 |
The Lord’s Day / Dies Domini
On Keeping the Lord's Day Holy
Mass Sunday
| Apostolic Letter | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1998.05.31 |
Apostolos suos
On the theological and juridical nature of episcopal conferences
episcopal conference
| Motu Proprio | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1998.05.21 |
To Protect the Faith / Ad tuendam fidem
Certain Norms Inserted into the Code of Canon Law and into the Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches
canon law Eastern Churches
| Motu Proprio | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1998.05.18 |
| For the celebration of World Day of Peace 1998
peace social
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1997.12.08 |
Catechism of the Catholic Church / Catechismum Catholicæ Ecclesiæ
editio typica
catechism
| Catechism | Interdicasterial Commission for the Catechism of the Catholic Church | 1997.09.08 |
Ecclesiæ de mysterio
On the collaboration of the non-ordained faithful in the sacred ministry of priests
laity Mass priest
| Instruction | Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Congregation for Clergy, Pontifical Council for the Laity, Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Congregation for Bishops, Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and for Societies of Apostolic Life, Pontifical Council for the Interpretation of Legislative Texts | 1997.08.15 |
| For the celebration of World Day of Peace 1997
peace
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1996.12.08 |
Consecrated Life / Vita consecrata
On the consecrated life and its mission in the Church and in the world
religious synod
| Apostolic Exhortation | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1996.03.25 |
The Lord’s Whole Flock / Universi Dominici gregis
On the vacancy of the Apostolic See and the election of the Roman Pontiff
cardinal conclave pope
| Apostolic Constitution | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1996.02.22 |
| For the celebration of World Day of Peace 1996
peace
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1995.12.08 |
That They Be One / Ut unum sint
On commitment to ecumenism
ecclesiology ecumenism
| Encyclical | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1995.05.25 |
The Gospel of Life / Evangelium vitæ
On the value and inviolability of human life
bioethics life
| Encyclical | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1995.03.25 |
| For the celebration of World Day of Peace 1995
peace
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1994.12.08 |
At the Third Millennium Draws Near / Tertio millennio adveniente
On Preparation for the Jubilee of the Year 2000
jubilee
| Apostolic Letter | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1994.11.10 |
Priestly Ordination / Ordinatio sacerdotalis
On preserving priestly ordination to men alone
priest
| Apostolic Letter | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1994.05.22 |
| For the celebration of World Day of Peace 1994
peace
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1993.12.08 |
| For the 9th and 10th World Youth Day (1994-5, Manila)
youth
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1993.11.21 |
The Splendour of Truth / Veritatis splendor
On certain fundamental questions of the Church's moral teaching
bioethics
| Encyclical | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1993.08.06 |
| For the celebration of World Day of Peace 1993
peace
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1992.12.08 |
Deposit of Faith / Fidei depositum
On the publication of the Catechism of the Catholic Church prepared following Vatican II
catechism
| Apostolic Constitution | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1992.10.11 |
Shepherds After My Own Heart / Pastores dabo vobis
On the formation of priests in the circumstances of the present day
priest seminary synod
| Apostolic Exhortation | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1992.03.25 |
| For the celebration of World Day of Peace 1992
peace
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1991.12.08 |
Hundred Years / Centesimus annus
For the 100th anniversary of Rerum Novarum
social
| Encyclical | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1991.05.01 |
| For the celebration of World Day of Peace 1991
peace
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1990.12.08 |
The Mission of the Redeemer / Redemptoris Missio
On the permanent validity of the Church's missionary mandate
Holy Spirit mission
| Encyclical | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1990.12.07 |
Donum veritatis
On the ecclesial vocation of the theologian
theologian
| Instruction | Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith | 1990.05.24 |
| For the celebration of World Day of Peace 1990
peace social
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1989.12.08 |
Redemptoris custos
On the person and mission of St. Joseph in the Life of Christ and of the Church
St. Joseph
| Apostolic Exhortation | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1989.08.15 |
| Pastoral Guide for Diocesan Priests in Churches dependent on the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples
mission
| Document | Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples | 1989.06 |
| Ordo Dedicationis Ecclesiæ et Altaris
liturgy
| Liturgical Book | Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments | 1989 |
Christ’s Faithful People / Christifideles laici
On the vocation and the mission of the lay faithful in the Church and in the world
laity synod
| Apostolic Exhortation | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1988.12.30 |
| For the celebration of World Day of Peace 1989
peace
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1988.12.08 |
The Dignity of Women / Mulieris dignitatem
On the dignity and vocation of women on the occasion of the Marian Year
Mary woman
| Apostolic Letter | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1988.08.15 |
| On Eucharistic Prayers and Liturgical Experiments
liturgy Mass
| Declaration | Congregation for Divine Worship | 1988.03.21 |
The Social Concern of the Church / Sollicitudo rei socialis
for the 20th anniversary of Popularum Progressio
social
| Encyclical | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1987.12.30 |
| For the celebration of World Day of Peace 1988
peace
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1987.12.08 |
The Mother of the Redeemer / Redemptoris Mater
Proclaiming the Marian Year
Mary
| Encyclical | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1987.03.25 |
Donum vitæ
On respect for human life in its origin and on the dignity of procreation
bioethics life
| Instruction | Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith | 1987.02.22 |
| For the celebration of World Day of Peace 1987
peace
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1986.12.08 |
The Lord the Giver of Life / Dominum et vivificantem
On the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church and the world
Holy Spirit
| Encyclical | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1986.05.18 |
Libertatis conscientia
On Christian freedom and liberation
freedom social
| Instruction | Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith | 1986.03.22 |
| For the celebration of World Day of Peace 1986
peace
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1985.12.08 |
The Apostles of the Slavs / Slavorum apostoli
For the 11th centenary of the evangelizing work of Sts. Cyril and Methodius
saint
| Encyclical | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1985.06.02 |
| For the celebration of World Day of Peace 1985
peace
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1984.12.08 |
Reconciliation and Penance / Reconciliatio et Pænitentia
On reconciliation and penance in the mission of the Church today
penance synod
| Apostolic Exhortation | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1984.12.02 |
Libertatis nuntius
On certain aspects of the 'Theology of Liberation'
liberation theology
| Instruction | Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith | 1984.08.06 |
The Gift of the Redemption / Redemptionis Donum
On the consecration of religious in the light of the mystery of the Redemption
religious
| Apostolic Exhortation | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1984.03.25 |
Salvific Suffering / Salvifici doloris
On the Christian Meaning of Suffering
suffering
| Apostolic Letter | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1984.02.11 |
| For the celebration of World Day of Peace 1984
peace
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1983.12.08 |
| Charter of the Rights of the Family
family
| Document | Pontifical Council for the Family | 1983.10.22 |
Sacerdotium ministeriale
On the minister of the Eucharist
Eucharist
| Curial Letter | Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith | 1983.08.06 |
| Code of Canon Law / Codex Iuris Canonici
canon law
| Canon Law | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1983.01.25 |
Aperite portas Redemptori
For the Jubilee for the 1950th Anniversary of the Redemption
jubilee
| Bull | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1983.01.06 |
| For the celebration of World Day of Peace 1983
peace
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1982.12.08 |
| Letter to Priests (1982)
priest
| Letter | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1982.03.25 |
| For the celebration of World Day of Peace 1982
peace
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1981.12.08 |
The Family in the Modern World / Familiaris consortio
On the Christian Family in the Modern World
family synod
| Apostolic Exhortation | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1981.11.22 |
Laborem exercens
On human work, for the 90th Anniversary of Rerum Novarum
social
| Encyclical | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1981.09.14 |
The First Council of Constantinople / A Concilio Constantinopolitano I
For the 1600th Anniversary of the Council of Constantinople I and the 1550th Anniversary of the Council of Ephesus | Apostolic Letter | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1981.03.25 |
| For the celebration of World Day of Peace 1981
peace
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1980.12.08 |
Rich in Mercy / Dives in Misericordia
On Divine Mercy
love Sacred Heart
| Encyclical | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1980.11.30 |
Pastoralis actio
On infant baptism
baptism
| Instruction | Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith | 1980.10.20 |
| Norms for the dispensation of celibacy for discharged priests
priest
| Norms | Sacred Congregation for Sacraments and Divine Worship | 1980.10.14 |
Dominicæ cenæ
On the Mystery and Worship of the Eucharist
Eucharist
| Letter | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1980.02.24 |
| On some of the more urgent aspects of spiritual formation in seminaries
seminary
| Circular Letter | Sacred Congregation for Catholic Education | 1980.01.06 |
| For the celebration of World Day of Peace 1980
peace
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1979.12.08 |
Catechesi tradendæ
On catechesis in our Time
catechesis synod
| Apostolic Exhortation | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1979.10.16 |
| On liturgical formation in seminaries
liturgy seminary
| Instruction | Sacred Congregation for Catholic Education | 1979.06.03 |
Recentiores episcoporum Synodi
On certain questions regarding Eschatology
eschatology
| Curial Letter | Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith | 1979.05.17 |
| Letter to Priests (1979) / Novo incipiente
priest
| Letter | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1979.04.08 |
The Redeemer of Man / Redemptor hominis
On the Blessed Virgin Mary in the life of the pilgrim Church
ecclesiology Mary
| Encyclical | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1979.03.04 |
| For the celebration of World Day of Peace 1979
peace
| Message | Blessed Pope John Paul II | 1978.12.08 |
Mutuæ relationes
Directives for the Mutual Relations between Bishops and Religious in the Church
religious
| Instruction | Sacred Congregation for the Religious and Secular Institutes, Sacred Congregation for Bishops | 1978.05.14 |
Inter Insigniores
Declaration on the Question of Admission Of Women to the Ministerial Priesthood
priest woman
| Declaration | Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith | 1976.10.15 |
| On the theological formation of future priests
seminary
| Instruction | Sacred Congregation for Catholic Education | 1976.02.22 |
Persona humana
On certain questions concerning sexual ethics
bioethics
| Declaration | Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith | 1975.12.29 |
Evangelii nuntiandi
On evangelization in the modern world
evangelization social synod
| Apostolic Exhortation | Pope Paul VI | 1975.12.08 |
Rejoice in the Lord / Gaudete in Domino
On Christian Joy
joy
| Apostolic Exhortation | Pope Paul VI | 1975.05.09 |
Quæstio de abortu
On procured abortion
abortion bioethics life
| Declaration | Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith | 1974.11.18 |
Firma in traditione
On Mass stipends
Mass
| Motu Proprio | Pope Paul VI | 1974.06.13 |
| Instruction on the Solution of Marriage in Favour of the Faithful
marriage
| Instruction | Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith | 1973.12.06 |
| Promulgating the Rite of Penance
penance
| Decree | Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship | 1973.12.02 |
| Directory for Masses With Children / Directorium de missis cum pueris
children liturgy Mass
| Directory | Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship | 1973.11.01 |
Immensæ caritatis
On Facilitating Sacramental Eucharistic Communion in Particular Circumstances
Holy Communion
| Instruction | Sacred Congregation for Sacramental Discipline | 1973.01.25 |
Pastoral Care of the Sick: Rites of Anointing and Viaticum / Ordo unctionis infirmorum eorumque pastoralis curæ
editio typica
anointing liturgy
| Liturgical Book | Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship | 1972.12.07 |
| Pastoral Norms concerning the administration of General Sacramental Absolution
penance
| Norms | Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith | 1972.06.16 |
In quibus rerum circumstantiis
On the admission of other Christians to the Eucharist
ecumenism Holy Communion
| Instruction | Secretariat for Christian Unity | 1972.06.01 |
Order of Confirmation / Ordo confirmationis
editio typica
confirmation liturgy
| Liturgical Book | Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship | 1971.08.22 |
| General Instruction of the Liturgy of the Hours
divine office liturgy
| Instruction | Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship | 1971.02.02 |
Liturgicæ instaurationes
Third Instruction on the Correct Implementation of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy
liturgy Mass
| Instruction | Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship | 1970.09.05 |
Sacramentali communione
Instruction extending the practice of communion under both kinds
Holy Communion
| Instruction | Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship | 1970.06.29 |
Matrimonia mixta
On Mixed Marriages
marriage
| Motu Proprio | Pope Paul VI | 1970.03.31 |
Formatio permanens
On guidelines for priestly formation
seminary
| Circular Letter | Sacred Congregation for Clergy | 1969.11.04 |
| On delaying the effective date for the Apostolic Constitution 'Missale Romanum'
liturgy Mass
| Instruction | Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship | 1969.10.20 |
Ordo Exsequiarum
editio typica
liturgy
| Liturgical Book | Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship | 1969.08.15 |
Ordo Lectionum Missæ (1969)
editio typica, prescribing the readings for all Masses celebrated throughout the liturgical year
Mass
| Liturgical Book | Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship | 1969.05.25 |
| Promulgating the 'Ordo Lectionum Missae'
Mass
| Decree | Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship | 1969.05.25 |
Actio pastoralis
On Masses with special groups
Mass
| Instruction | Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship | 1969.05.15 |
Fidei custos
On extraordinary ministers of holy communion
Mass
| Instruction | Sacred Congregation for Sacramental Discipline | 1969.04.30 |
| For the 6th World Day for Vocations (1969)
vocation
| Message | Pope Paul VI | 1969.03.19 |
Rite of Marriage During Mass / Ordo Celebrandi Matrimonium (1969)
editio typica
liturgy marriage
| Liturgical Book | Sacred Congregation of Rites | 1969.03.19 |
Comme le prévoit
On the translation of liturgical texts for celebrations with a congregation
Mass
| Instruction | Consilium for Implementing the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy | 1969.01.25 |
Renovationis causam
On changes in the training of novices for religious life as mandated by Vatican II
religious
| Instruction | Sacred Congregation for the Religious and Secular Institutes | 1969.01.06 |
De ordinatione Episcopi, Presbyterorum et Diaconorum
editio typica
bishop deacon liturgy priest
| Liturgical Book | Sacred Congregation of Rites | 1968.08.15 |
Solemni hac liturgia
Credo of the People of God
doctrine
| Motu Proprio | Pope Paul VI | 1968.06.30 |
| To episcopal conferences on guidelines to assist catechesis on the 'anaphora' of the Mass
liturgy Mass
| Curial Letter | Consilium for Implementing the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy | 1968.06.02 |
| Norms on the Use of Eucharistic Prayers I-IV
liturgy Mass
| Norms | Sacred Congregation of Rites | 1968.05.23 |
| 思高聖經
Bible
| Bible | | 1968 |
Government of the Universal Church / Regimini Ecclesiæ universæ
Reorganizing the Roman Curia
cardinal pope Roman Curia
| Apostolic Constitution | Pope Paul VI | 1967.08.15 |
Pro comperto sane
On Diocesan Bishops as Members of Congregations of the Roman Curia
Roman Curia
| Motu Proprio | Pope Paul VI | 1967.08.06 |
Priestly Celibacy / Sacerdotalis Cælibatus
On the celibacy of the priest
priest
| Encyclical | Pope Paul VI | 1967.06.24 |
Sacrum diaconatus ordinem
General Norms for Restoring the Permanent Diaconate in the Latin Church
deacon
| Motu Proprio | Pope Paul VI | 1967.06.18 |
Ad totam Ecclesiam
Directory for the application of the decisions of the Second Vatican Council concerning ecumenical matters
ecumenism
| Directory | Secretariat for Christian Unity | 1967.05.14 |
The Development of Peoples / Populorum progressio
On the development of peoples
social
| Encyclical | Pope Paul VI | 1967.03.26 |
Sacred Music / Musicam sacram
On Music in the Liturgy
liturgy music
| Instruction | Sacred Congregation of Rites | 1967.03.05 |
Catholicam Christi Ecclesiam
Establishing the Council of Laity and the Pontifical Commission of Justice and Peace
Roman Curia
| Motu Proprio | Pope Paul VI | 1967.01.06 |
The Doctrine of Indulgences / Indulgentiarum doctrina
On Promulgating the Revision of Indulgences
indulgence
| Apostolic Constitution | Pope Paul VI | 1967.01.01 |
Mother of Christ / Christi Matri
On prayers for peace during October
Mary peace
| Encyclical | Pope Paul VI | 1966.09.15 |
Matrimonii sacramentum
On mixed marriages
marriage
| Instruction | Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith | 1966.03.18 |
Pœnitemini
On Fast and Abstinence
fasting penance
| Apostolic Constitution | Pope Paul VI | 1966.02.17 |
Joys and Hopes / Gaudium et spes
On the Church In the Modern World
social Vatican II
| Conciliar Constitution | Second Council of Vatican | 1965.12.07 |
To All Men / Ad Gentes
On the Mission Activity of the Church
evangelization Holy Spirit Vatican II
| Conciliar Decree | Second Council of Vatican | 1965.12.07 |
The Order of Priests / Presbyterorum ordinis
On the Ministry and Life of Priests
priest Vatican II
| Conciliar Decree | Second Council of Vatican | 1965.12.07 |
The Dignity of the Human Person / Dignitatis humanæ
On Religious Freedom
social Vatican II
| Conciliar Declaration | Second Council of Vatican | 1965.12.07 |
The Word of God / Dei verbum
On Divine Revelation
Bible revelation Vatican II
| Conciliar Constitution | Second Council of Vatican | 1965.11.18 |
The Apostolic Activity / Apostolicam actuositatem
On the Apostolate of the Laity
laity Vatican II
| Conciliar Decree | Second Council of Vatican | 1965.11.18 |
Christ the Lord / Christus Dominus
Concerning the Pastoral Office of Bishops In the Church
bishop Vatican II
| Conciliar Decree | Second Council of Vatican | 1965.10.28 |
Perfect Charity / Perfectæ caritatis
On Renewal of Religious Life
religious Vatican II
| Conciliar Decree | Second Council of Vatican | 1965.10.28 |
Optatam totius
On Priestly Training
priest seminary Vatican II
| Conciliar Decree | Second Council of Vatican | 1965.10.28 |
Gravissimum educationis
On Christian Education
education Vatican II
| Conciliar Declaration | Second Council of Vatican | 1965.10.28 |
Nostra ætate
On the Relation of the Church to Non-Christian Religions
inter-religious dialogue Jews Vatican II
| Conciliar Declaration | Second Council of Vatican | 1965.10.28 |
The Mystery of Faith / Mysterium fidei
On the Holy Eucharist
Eucharist Mass
| Encyclical | Pope Paul VI | 1965.09.03 |
The Month of May / Mense maio
On prayers during May for preservation of peace
Mary peace
| Encyclical | Pope Paul VI | 1965.04.29 |
The Light of Nations / Lumen gentium
On the Church
ecclesiology Vatican II
| Conciliar Constitution | Second Council of Vatican | 1964.11.21 |
The Eastern Churches / Orientalium Ecclesiarum
On the Catholic Churches of the Eastern Rite
Eastern Churches ecclesiology Vatican II
| Conciliar Decree | Second Council of Vatican | 1964.11.21 |
The Restoration of Unity / Unitatis redintegratio
On Ecumenism
ecclesiology ecumenism Vatican II
| Conciliar Decree | Second Council of Vatican | 1964.11.21 |
Inter œcumenici
First Instruction on the orderly carrying out of the Constitution on the Liturgy
liturgy Mass
| Instruction | Consilium for Implementing the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy | 1964.09.26 |
Ecclesiam suam
On the Church
ecclesiology
| Encyclical | Pope Paul VI | 1964.08.06 |
Studia latinitatis
Establishing a Pontifical Institute for the advanced study of Latin
Latin
| Motu Proprio | Pope Paul VI | 1964.02.22 |
The Sacred Council / Sacrosanctum concilium
On the Sacred Liturgy
liturgy Vatican II
| Conciliar Constitution | Second Council of Vatican | 1963.12.04 |
Inter mirifica
On the Means of Social Communication
communication Vatican II
| Conciliar Decree | Second Council of Vatican | 1963.12.04 |
| Establishing the 'Consociatio Internationalis Musicae Sacrae'
music
| Letter | Pope Paul VI | 1963.11.22 |
Peace on Earth / Pacem in terris
On establishing universal peace in truth, justice, charity, and liberty
peace social
| Encyclical | Blessed Pope John XXIII | 1963.04.11 |
Mother and Teacher / Mater et Magistra
On Christianity and social progress
social
| Encyclical | Blessed Pope John XXIII | 1961.05.15 |
Miranda prorsus
On cinemas, radios and televisions
communication television
| Encyclical | Pope Pius XII | 1957.09.08 |
Haurietis aquas
On the devotion of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Sacred Heart
| Encyclical | Pope Pius XII | 1956.05.15 |
To the Queen of Heaven / Ad Cæli Reginam
On proclaiming the Queenship of Mary
Mary
| Encyclical | Pope Pius XII | 1954.10.11 |
Holy Virginity / Sacra virginitas
On consecrated virginity
priest religious
| Encyclical | Pope Pius XII | 1954.03.25 |
The Radiant Crown / Fulgens corona
On proclaiming a Marian Year to commemorate the centenary of the definition of the dogma of the Immaculate Conception
jubilee Mary
| Encyclical | Pope Pius XII | 1953.09.08 |
Christ the Lord / Christus Dominus
Concerning the discipline to be observed with respect to the Eucharistic fast
fasting Holy Communion
| Apostolic Constitution | Pope Pius XII | 1953.01.06 |
《我們切願聲明》牧函 / Cupimus Imprimis
On the Catholic Church in China
China
| Apostolic Letter | Pope Pius XII | 1952.01.18 |
Evangelii præcones
On promotion of Catholic missions
mission
| Encyclical | Pope Pius XII | 1951.06.02 |
Mediator between God and Men / Mediator Dei
On the Sacred Liturgy
calendar divine office Eucharist liturgy
| Encyclical | Pope Pius XII | 1947.11.20 |
Supreme Pontiff / Summi pontificatus
On the unity of human society
peace Sacred Heart
| Encyclical | Pope Pius XII | 1939.10.20 |
Divini Redemptoris
On atheistic communism
communism
| Encyclical | Pope Pius XI | 1937.03.19 |
Ad Catholici sacerdotii
On the Catholic priesthood
priest
| Encyclical | Pope Pius XI | 1935.12.20 |
Religiosorum institutio
On the careful selection and training of candidates for the states of perfection and sacred orders
religious seminary
| Instruction | Sacred Congregation of Religious | 1931.12.01 |
Nova impendet
On the economic crisis
economy
| Encyclical | Pope Pius XI | 1931.10.02 |
Quadragesimo Anno
On Reconstruction of the Social Order, for the 40th anniversary of Rerum Novarum
social
| Encyclical | Pope Pius XI | 1931.05.15 |
Casti connubii
On Christian marriage
marriage
| Encyclical | Pope Pius XI | 1930.12.31 |
Divini illius magistri
On Christian education of youth
education
| Encyclical | Pope Pius XI | 1929.12.31 |
Rerum Ecclesiæ
On Catholic Missions
mission
| Encyclical | Pope Pius XI | 1926.02.28 |
Ubi Arcano
On the peace of Christ in the Kingdom of Christ
social
| Encyclical | Pope Pius XI | 1922.12.23 |
Rerum novarum
On capital and labour
labour social
| Encyclical | Pope Leo XIII | 1891.05.15 |
