Roman Curia
Documents of the dicasteries of the Roman Curia, and typical editions of the reformed rites.
236 documents
A dagger (†) means the date or the official link is still awaiting verification.
1950s
- Dominicae Resurrectionis vigiliam9 February 1951Decree restoring the Easter Vigil (ad experimentum)Roman Curia
- Maxima Redemptionis nostrae mysteria16 November 1955General Decree restoring the Holy Week OrderRoman Curia
1960s
- Inter Oecumenici26 September 1964First Instruction on implementing Sacrosanctum ConciliumRoman Curia
- De Ordinatione Diaconi, Presbyteri et Episcopi†15 August 1968Rite of Ordination (editio typica)Roman Curia
- Institutio Generalis Missalis Romani6 April 1969General Instruction of the Roman Missal (1969)Roman Curia
- General Directory for the Pastoral Ministry to Tourism29 April 1969Pastoral Directory on TourismRoman Curia
1970s
- Ratio fundamentalis institutionis sacerdotalis†6 January 1970Basic Plan for Priestly Formation (1970)Roman Curia
- Dans ces derniers temps†7 January 1970Declaration on Eucharistic celebration in common with other confessionsRoman Curia
- Spiritus Domini†16 April 1970Ecumenical Directory, Part II: Ecumenism in Higher EducationRoman Curia
- Liturgicae instaurationes5 September 1970Third Instruction on implementing Sacrosanctum ConciliumRoman Curia
- Communio et progressio23 May 1971Pastoral Instruction on the Means of Social CommunicationRoman Curia
- Ordo Initiationis Christianae Adultorum6 January 1972Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (editio typica)Roman Curia
- The Study of Philosophy in Seminaries20 January 1972The Study of Philosophy in SeminariesRoman Curia
- Mysterium Filii Dei21 February 1972Declaration on errors concerning the Incarnation and the TrinityRoman Curia
- In quibus rerum circumstantiis†1 June 1972Instruction on admitting other Christians to Eucharistic communionRoman Curia
- Ordo Unctionis Infirmorum eorumque Pastoralis Curae7 December 1972Pastoral Care of the Sick (editio typica)Roman Curia
- Immensae caritatis29 January 1973Instruction on facilitating sacramental Eucharistic communionRoman Curia
- De sacra communione et de cultu mysterii eucharistici extra Missam21 June 1973Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharist outside Mass (editio typica)Roman Curia
- A Guide to Formation in Priestly Celibacy11 April 1974A Guide to Formation in Priestly CelibacyRoman Curia
- Guidelines and Suggestions for Implementing Nostra Aetate (n. 4)1 December 1974Guidelines on Religious Relations with the JewsRoman Curia
- The Theological Formation of Future Priests†22 February 1976The Theological Formation of Future PriestsRoman Curia
- Inter insigniores15 October 1976Declaration on the admission of women to the ministerial priesthoodRoman Curia
- Ordo dedicationis ecclesiae et altaris29 May 1977Rite of Dedication of a Church and an Altar (editio typica)Roman Curia
- Mutuae relationes14 May 1978Directives for mutual relations between bishops and religiousRoman Curia
1980s
- Circular Letter on Spiritual Formation in Seminaries6 January 1980Circular Letter on Spiritual Formation in SeminariesRoman Curia
- Postquam apostoli25 March 1980Directive notes on cooperation among particular Churches and distribution of clergyRoman Curia
- Inaestimabile donum3 April 1980Instruction on certain norms concerning worship of the Eucharistic mysteryRoman Curia
- The Contemplative Dimension of Religious Life†12 August 1980The Contemplative Dimension of Religious LifeRoman Curia
- Ordo Lectionum Missae (editio typica altera)21 January 1981Lectionary for Mass, second typical editionRoman Curia
- Essential Elements in the Church's Teaching on Religious Life31 May 1983Essential Elements on Religious LifeRoman Curia
- Sacerdotium ministeriale6 August 1983Letter on certain questions concerning the minister of the EucharistRoman Curia
- Dialogue and Mission†10 June 1984The Attitude of the Church towards Followers of Other ReligionsRoman Curia
- Libertatis nuntius6 August 1984Instruction on certain aspects of the Theology of LiberationRoman Curia
- Ratio fundamentalis institutionis sacerdotalis (1985)19 March 1985Basic Plan for Priestly Formation (updated 1985)Roman Curia
- Notes on the correct way to present Jews and Judaism†24 June 1985Notes on Jews and Judaism in Preaching and CatechesisRoman Curia
- Guide to the Training of Future Priests concerning Social Communications19 March 1986Guide on Social Communications for Future PriestsRoman Curia
- At the Service of the Human Community†27 December 1986An Ethical Approach to the International Debt QuestionRoman Curia
- Paschalis sollemnitatis16 January 1988Circular Letter on Preparing and Celebrating the Paschal FeastsRoman Curia
- The Virgin Mary in Intellectual and Spiritual Formation25 March 1988The Virgin Mary in Intellectual and Spiritual FormationRoman Curia
- The Religious Dimension of Education in a Catholic School7 April 1988The Religious Dimension of Education in a Catholic SchoolRoman Curia
- Professio fidei et Iusiurandum fidelitatis1 July 1988Formula for the Profession of Faith and Oath of FidelityRoman Curia
- The Church and Racism†3 November 1988The Church and Racism: Towards a More Fraternal SocietyRoman Curia
- Pornography and Violence in the Communications Media7 May 1989Pornography and Violence in the Media: A Pastoral ResponseRoman Curia
- De Ordinatione Episcopi, presbyterorum et diaconorum (editio typica altera)29 June 1989Rite of Ordination, second typical editionRoman Curia
- Criteria for Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Cooperation in Communications4 October 1989Criteria for Ecumenical and Interreligious Cooperation in CommunicationsRoman Curia
- Inspectis dierum10 November 1989Instruction on the Study of the Fathers of the Church in Priestly FormationRoman Curia
1990s
- Ordo celebrandi Matrimonium (editio typica altera)19 March 1990Rite of Marriage, second typical editionRoman Curia
- 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
- Some Considerations concerning Legislative Proposals on Non-discrimination of Homosexual Persons23 July 1992Considerations on Non-discrimination LegislationRoman Curia
- Directory for the Application of Principles and Norms on Ecumenism†25 March 1993Ecumenical Directory (1993)Roman Curia
- Varietates legitimae25 January 1994Fourth Instruction: Inculturation and the Roman LiturgyRoman Curia
- Directory on the Ministry and Life of Priests31 January 1994Directory on the Ministry and Life of Priests (1994)Roman Curia
- The Presence of the Church in the University and in University Culture22 May 1994The Church in the University and University CultureRoman Curia
- Annus internationalis Familiae14 September 1994Letter on reception of Communion by divorced and remarried faithfulRoman Curia
- The Greek and Latin Traditions regarding the Procession of the Holy Spirit†8 September 1995Clarification on the FilioqueRoman Curia
- Responsum ad dubium concerning Ordinatio sacerdotalis28 October 1995Response on the teaching of Ordinatio sacerdotalisRoman Curia
- The Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality8 December 1995The Truth and Meaning of Human SexualityRoman Curia
- Il Padre incomprensibile†6 January 1996Instruction applying the liturgical prescriptions of the Code of Canons of the Eastern ChurchesRoman Curia
- Preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage13 May 1996Preparation for the Sacrament of MarriageRoman Curia
- Vademecum for Confessors concerning some aspects of the morality of conjugal life12 February 1997Vademecum for Confessors on Conjugal MoralityRoman Curia
- The Ecumenical Dimension in the Formation of those engaged in Pastoral Work†16 March 1997The Ecumenical Dimension in Pastoral FormationRoman Curia
- Ecclesiae de mysterio15 August 1997Instruction on collaboration of the non-ordained faithful in the ministry of priestsRoman Curia
- Towards a Better Distribution of Land23 November 1997Towards a Better Distribution of Land: The Challenge of Agrarian ReformRoman Curia
- The Catholic School on the Threshold of the Third Millennium28 December 1997The Catholic School on the Threshold of the Third MillenniumRoman Curia
- Ratio fundamentalis institutionis diaconorum permanentium / Directorium pro ministerio et vita diaconorum permanentium22 February 1998Basic Norms and Directory for Permanent DeaconsRoman Curia
- We Remember: A Reflection on the Shoah16 March 1998We Remember: A Reflection on the ShoahRoman Curia
- Doctrinal Commentary on the Concluding Formula of the Professio fidei29 June 1998Commentary on the Professio fideiRoman Curia
- The Dignity of Older People and their Mission in the Church and in the World1 October 1998The Dignity of Older PeopleRoman Curia
- The Primacy of the Successor of Peter in the Mystery of the Church31 October 1998Considerations on the Primacy of PeterRoman Curia
- De Exorcismis et supplicationibus quibusdam†22 November 1998Rite of Exorcism (editio typica)Roman Curia
- Inter-Institute Collaboration for Formation8 December 1998Inter-Institute Collaboration for FormationRoman Curia
- The Priest and the Third Christian Millennium19 March 1999The Priest and the Third Christian Millennium, Teacher of the WordRoman Curia
2000s
- Circular Letter on the Sacrament of Penance20 March 2000Circular Letter on the Sacrament of PenanceRoman Curia
- Missale Romanum (editio typica tertia)20 April 2000Roman Missal, third typical edition, with General InstructionRoman Curia
- Note on the Expression Sister Churches30 June 2000Note on the Expression 'Sister Churches'Roman Curia
- Dominus Iesus6 August 2000Declaration on the Unicity and Salvific Universality of Jesus Christ and the ChurchRoman Curia
- Notification on Toward a Christian Theology of Religious Pluralism (Dupuis)24 January 2001Notification on the book of J. DupuisRoman Curia
- Liturgiam authenticam28 March 2001Fifth Instruction: On the Use of Vernacular Languages in Liturgical BooksRoman Curia
- Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy17 December 2001Directory on Popular Piety and the LiturgyRoman Curia
- Starting Afresh from Christ19 May 2002Starting Afresh from Christ: A Renewed Commitment to Consecrated LifeRoman Curia
- The Priest, Pastor and Leader of the Parish Community4 August 2002The Priest, Pastor and Leader of the Parish CommunityRoman Curia
- Consecrated Persons and their Mission in Schools28 October 2002Consecrated Persons and their Mission in SchoolsRoman Curia
- Doctrinal Note on some questions regarding the participation of Catholics in political life24 November 2002Doctrinal Note on Catholics in Political LifeRoman Curia
- Jesus Christ the Bearer of the Water of Life†3 February 2003A Christian Reflection on the New AgeRoman Curia
- Considerations regarding proposals to give legal recognition to unions between homosexual persons3 June 2003Considerations on Legal Recognition of Same-sex UnionsRoman Curia
- Where is Your God?†13 March 2004Responding to the Challenge of Unbelief and Religious Indifference TodayRoman Curia
- Redemptionis Sacramentum25 March 2004Instruction on matters to be observed or avoided regarding the Most Holy EucharistRoman Curia
- Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church2 April 2004Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the ChurchRoman Curia
- Erga migrantes caritas Christi†3 May 2004Instruction on the Love of Christ towards MigrantsRoman Curia
- 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
- Dignitas connubii†25 January 2005Instruction on procedures in causes of nullity of marriageRoman Curia
- Note on the Minister of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick11 February 2005Note on the Minister of Anointing of the SickRoman Curia
- 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
- The Via Pulchritudinis†27 March 2006The Via Pulchritudinis, Privileged Pathway for Evangelisation and DialogueRoman Curia
- Notification on the works of Jon Sobrino26 November 2006Notification on the works of J. SobrinoRoman Curia
- Responses to some questions regarding certain aspects of the doctrine on the Church29 June 2007Responses on the Doctrine on the ChurchRoman Curia
- Responses concerning Artificial Nutrition and Hydration1 August 2007Responses on Artificial Nutrition and HydrationRoman Curia
- Educating Together in Catholic Schools8 September 2007Educating Together in Catholic SchoolsRoman Curia
- Doctrinal Note on some Aspects of Evangelization3 December 2007Doctrinal Note on some Aspects of EvangelizationRoman Curia
- Responses to questions proposed on the validity of Baptism1 February 2008Responses on the validity of BaptismRoman Curia
- 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
- Decree remitting the excommunication of the bishops of the Society of St Pius X21 January 2009Decree lifting SSPX excommunicationsRoman Curia
- Circular Letter on Religious Education in Schools5 May 2009Circular Letter on Religious Education in SchoolsRoman Curia
2010s
- Circular Letter on Guidelines for Cases of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Clerics3 May 2011Circular Letter on Abuse GuidelinesRoman Curia
- Towards Reforming the International Financial and Monetary Systems24 October 2011Note on Reform of the International Financial SystemRoman Curia
- Note with Pastoral Recommendations for the Year of Faith6 January 2012Note for the Year of FaithRoman Curia
- Directory on the Ministry and Life of Priests (new edition)11 February 2013Directory on the Ministry and Life of Priests (2013)Roman Curia
- Educating to Intercultural Dialogue in Catholic Schools28 October 2013Educating to Intercultural Dialogue in Catholic SchoolsRoman Curia
- The Gifts and the Calling of God are Irrevocable10 December 2015Reflection on Catholic-Jewish relations (50th anniversary of Nostra Aetate)Roman Curia
- Ratio fundamentalis institutionis sacerdotalis8 December 2016The Gift of the Priestly VocationRoman Curia
- New Wine in New Wineskins†6 January 2017New Wine in New Wineskins: Consecrated Life and its Ongoing ChallengesRoman Curia
- Circular Letter on the Bread and Wine for the Eucharist15 June 2017Circular Letter on the Bread and Wine for the EucharistRoman Curia
- Oeconomicae et pecuniariae quaestiones6 January 2018Considerations for an Ethical Discernment on the Economic-Financial SystemRoman Curia
- Letter to the Bishops regarding the new revision of n. 2267 of the Catechism1 August 2018Letter on the Death Penalty revisionRoman Curia
- Male and Female He Created Them2 February 2019Towards a Path of Dialogue on Gender Theory in EducationRoman Curia
2020s
- Journeying Towards Care for Our Common Home†18 May 2020Journeying Towards Care for Our Common Home: Five Years after Laudato si'Roman Curia
- Responsum on the validity of Baptism with the formula 'We baptize you'24 June 2020Responsum and Doctrinal Note on the Baptismal FormulaRoman Curia
- 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
- Samaritanus bonus14 July 2020Letter on the Care of Persons in the Critical and Terminal Phases of LifeRoman Curia
- Vademecum on Procedures in Cases of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Clerics16 July 2020Vademecum on Abuse Cases (v1.0)Roman Curia
- The Bishop and Christian Unity: An Ecumenical Vademecum†4 December 2020The Bishop and Christian UnityRoman Curia
- Instructions on Affiliation, Aggregation and Incorporation of Institutes of Higher Studies8 December 2020Instructions on Affiliation/Aggregation/IncorporationRoman Curia
- Note on the Sunday of the Word of God17 December 2020Note on the Sunday of the Word of GodRoman Curia
- Note on the morality of using some anti-Covid-19 vaccines21 December 2020Note on Anti-Covid-19 VaccinesRoman Curia
- Responsum ad dubium regarding the blessing of the unions of persons of the same sex22 February 2021Responsum on Blessing Same-sex UnionsRoman Curia
- De institutione catechistarum3 December 2021Rite of Institution of Catechists (editio typica)Roman Curia
- Responsa ad dubia on Traditionis custodes4 December 2021Responsa ad dubia on Traditionis custodesRoman Curia
- The Identity of the Catholic School for a Culture of Dialogue25 January 2022Instruction on the Identity of the Catholic SchoolRoman Curia
- Vademecum on Procedures in Cases of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Clerics, ver. 2.05 June 2022Vademecum on Abuse Cases (v2.0)Roman Curia
- Catechumenal Pathways for Married Life†15 June 2022Catechumenal Pathways for Married Life: Pastoral Guidelines for Local ChurchesRoman Curia
- Joint Statement on the Doctrine of Discovery30 March 2023Joint Statement on the 'Doctrine of Discovery'Roman Curia
- Norms for Proceeding in the Discernment of Alleged Supernatural Phenomena17 May 2024Norms on Alleged Supernatural PhenomenaRoman Curia
- The Bishop of Rome†13 June 2024The Bishop of Rome: Primacy and Synodality in Ecumenical Dialogues (study document)Roman Curia
- The Queen of Peace19 September 2024Note on the Spiritual Experience connected with MedjugorjeRoman Curia
- Antiqua et nova28 January 2025Note on the Relationship between Artificial Intelligence and Human IntelligenceRoman Curia
- Mater Populi fidelis4 November 2025Doctrinal Note on some Marian Titles regarding Mary's Cooperation in SalvationRoman Curia
- Una caro25 November 2025In Praise of Monogamy: Doctrinal Note on Marriage as Exclusive UnionRoman Curia
- Characteristics of the Anglican Heritage as Lived in the Ordinariates24 March 2026Characteristics of the Anglican Heritage in the Personal OrdinariatesRoman Curia
- Decree concerning the Society of St. Pius X2 July 2026Decree on the SSPX episcopal consecrations (with Explanatory Note)Roman Curia
- A Journey of Hope16 September 2026Note: Sixty Years of Interreligious Dialogue and Fraternity in the Light of Nostra AetateRoman Curia