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Encyclicals, constitutions, exhortations, letters, motu proprio, and addresses of the pope.

450 documents

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1870s

  1. Aeterni Patris4 August 1879On the Restoration of Christian PhilosophyPope

1880s

  1. Arcanum Divinae Sapientiae10 February 1880On Christian MarriagePope
  2. Immortale Dei1 November 1885On the Christian Constitution of StatesPope
  3. Libertas20 June 1888On the Nature of Human LibertyPope

1890s

  1. Sapientiae Christianae10 January 1890On Christians as CitizensPope
  2. Rerum Novarum15 May 1891On Capital and LaborPope
  3. Providentissimus Deus18 November 1893On the Study of Holy ScripturePope
  4. Praeclara Gratulationis20 June 1894On the Reunion of ChristendomPope
  5. Orientalium Dignitas30 November 1894On the Eastern ChurchesPope
  6. Satis Cognitum29 June 1896On the Unity of the ChurchPope
  7. Divinum Illud Munus9 May 1897On the Holy SpiritPope

1900s

  1. E Supremi4 October 1903On the Restoration of All Things in ChristPope
  2. Tra le sollecitudini22 November 1903On Sacred Music (active participation)Pope
  3. Acerbo Nimis15 April 1905On Teaching Christian DoctrinePope
  4. Il Fermo Proposito11 June 1905On Catholic Action in ItalyPope
  5. Pascendi Dominici Gregis8 September 1907On the Doctrines of the ModernistsPope
  6. Haerent Animo4 August 1908On the Holiness of the ClergyPope

1910s

  1. Divino Afflatu1 November 1911On the Reform of the Roman BreviaryPope
  2. Dei Providentis1 May 1917Establishing the Congregation for the Oriental ChurchPope
  3. Maximum Illud30 November 1919On the Propagation of the Faith Throughout the WorldPope

1920s

  1. Pacem, Dei Munus Pulcherrimum23 May 1920On Peace and Christian ReconciliationPope
  2. Spiritus Paraclitus15 September 1920On St Jerome and Holy ScripturePope
  3. Ubi Arcano Dei Consilio23 December 1922On the Peace of Christ in the Kingdom of ChristPope
  4. Quas Primas11 December 1925On the Feast of Christ the KingPope
  5. Rerum Ecclesiae28 February 1926On Catholic MissionsPope
  6. Mortalium Animos6 January 1928On Religious UnityPope
  7. Rerum Orientalium8 September 1928On Promotion of Oriental StudiesPope
  8. Divini Cultus Sanctitatem20 December 1928On Divine Worship and Sacred MusicPope
  9. Divini Illius Magistri31 December 1929On Christian EducationPope

1930s

  1. Casti Connubii31 December 1930On Christian MarriagePope
  2. Quadragesimo Anno15 May 1931On Reconstruction of the Social OrderPope
  3. Ad Catholici Sacerdotii20 December 1935On the Catholic PriesthoodPope
  4. Vigilanti Cura29 June 1936On Motion PicturesPope
  5. Mit brennender Sorge14 March 1937On the Church and the German ReichPope
  6. Divini Redemptoris19 March 1937On Atheistic CommunismPope
  7. Summi Pontificatus20 October 1939On the Unity of Human SocietyPope

1940s

  1. La solennità della Pentecoste1 June 1941Radio Message for Pentecost (50th anniversary of Rerum Novarum)Pope
  2. Mystici Corporis Christi29 June 1943On the Mystical Body of ChristPope
  3. Divino Afflante Spiritu30 September 1943On Promoting Biblical StudiesPope
  4. Benignitas et Humanitas24 December 1944Christmas Radio Message on DemocracyPope
  5. Provida Mater Ecclesia2 February 1947On Secular InstitutesPope
  6. Mediator Dei20 November 1947On the Sacred LiturgyPope

1950s

  1. Humani Generis12 August 1950Concerning Some False OpinionsPope
  2. Menti Nostrae23 September 1950On the Development of Holiness in Priestly LifePope
  3. Munificentissimus Deus1 November 1950Defining the Dogma of the AssumptionPope
  4. Evangelii Praecones2 June 1951On Promotion of Catholic MissionsPope
  5. Exsul Familia1 August 1952On the Spiritual Care of MigrantsPope
  6. Ad Caeli Reginam11 October 1954On Proclaiming the Queenship of MaryPope
  7. Musicae Sacrae25 December 1955On Sacred MusicPope
  8. Haurietis Aquas15 May 1956On Devotion to the Sacred HeartPope
  9. Vous Nous avez demandé22 September 1956Address to the International Congress of Pastoral Liturgy (Assisi)Pope
  10. Fidei Donum21 April 1957On the Present Condition of the Catholic Missions, Especially in AfricaPope
  11. Miranda Prorsus8 September 1957On Motion Pictures, Radio and TelevisionPope
  12. Six ans se sont écoulés5 October 1957Address to the Second World Congress of the Lay ApostolatePope
  13. Questa festiva ricorrenza25 January 1959Address announcing the Roman Synod, the Ecumenical Council and the revision of the CodePope
  14. Boni Pastoris22 February 1959Establishing the Pontifical Commission for Motion Pictures, Radio and TelevisionPope
  15. Ad Petri Cathedram29 June 1959On Truth, Unity and Peace in a Spirit of CharityPope
  16. Sacerdotii Nostri Primordia1 August 1959On St John VianneyPope
  17. Grata Recordatio26 September 1959On the Rosary: Prayer for the Church, Missions, International and Social ProblemsPope
  18. Princeps Pastorum28 November 1959On the Missions, Native Clergy and Lay ParticipationPope

1960s

  1. Superno Dei Nutu5 June 1960Instituting the Preparatory Commissions for the Second Vatican CouncilPope
  2. Rubricarum Instructum25 July 1960Approving the New Code of Rubrics for the Breviary and MissalPope
  3. Mater et Magistra15 May 1961On Christianity and Social ProgressPope
  4. Aeterna Dei Sapientia11 November 1961On St Leo the Great and the Unity of the ChurchPope
  5. Humanae Salutis25 December 1961Convoking the Second Vatican CouncilPope
  6. Sacrae Laudis6 January 1962On Praying the Divine Office for the CouncilPope
  7. Consilium2 February 1962Fixing the Opening Date of the Second Vatican CouncilPope
  8. Veterum Sapientia22 February 1962On the Promotion of the Study of LatinPope
  9. Oecumenicum Concilium28 April 1962Appeal for the Rosary in Preparation for the CouncilPope
  10. Paenitentiam Agere1 July 1962On the Need for Interior and Exterior Penance for the CouncilPope
  11. Appropinquante Concilio6 August 1962Establishing the Rules of Procedure for the CouncilPope
  12. Lumen Christi Ecclesia Christi11 September 1962Radio Message to All the Faithful One Month before the CouncilPope
  13. Gaudet Mater Ecclesia11 October 1962Address at the Solemn Opening of the Second Vatican CouncilPope
  14. Prima sessio8 December 1962Address at the Closing of the First Period of the CouncilPope
  15. Mirabilis ille6 January 1963Letter to the Bishops on the Work of the Council between SessionsPope
  16. Pacem in Terris11 April 1963On Establishing Universal Peace in Truth, Justice, Charity and LibertyPope
  17. Qui fausto die22 June 1963First Message to the Human FamilyPope
  18. Salvete, Fratres29 September 1963Address Opening the Second Session of the CouncilPope
  19. Summi Dei Verbum4 November 1963On the Fourth Centenary of the Tridentine SeminariesPope
  20. Pastorale Munus30 November 1963On Faculties Granted to Diocesan BishopsPope
  21. Concilium sacrosanctum4 December 1963Address Closing the Second Session (promulgation of SC and IM)Pope
  22. Nazareth5 January 1964Address at the Basilica of the Annunciation, NazarethPope
  23. Sacram Liturgiam25 January 1964Implementing Provisions of the Constitution on the Sacred LiturgyPope
  24. In Fructibus Multis2 April 1964Establishing the Pontifical Commission for Social CommunicationsPope
  25. Ecclesiam Suam6 August 1964On the Church (Paths of Dialogue)Pope
  26. Ecclesia Christi14 September 1964Address Opening the Third Session of the CouncilPope
  27. Post duos menses21 November 1964Address Closing the Third Session (Mary, Mother of the Church)Pope
  28. Investigabiles Divitias Christi6 February 1965On the Bicentenary of the Feast of the Sacred HeartPope
  29. Ad Purpuratorum Patrum Collegium11 February 1965On Eastern Patriarchs in the College of CardinalsPope
  30. Mense Maio29 April 1965On Prayers during May for the Preservation of PeacePope
  31. Quarta Sessio28 August 1965Exhortation on the Fourth Session of the CouncilPope
  32. Mysterium Fidei3 September 1965On the Holy EucharistPope
  33. In nomine Domini14 September 1965Address Opening the Fourth Session of the CouncilPope
  34. Apostolica Sollicitudo15 September 1965Establishing the Synod of BishopsPope
  35. Address to the United Nations4 October 1965Address to the United Nations General AssemblyPope
  36. Postrema Sessio4 November 1965Exhortation on the Final Session of the CouncilPope
  37. Ambulate in Dilectione7 December 1965Lifting the Mutual Excommunications of 1054Pope
  38. Hodie Concilium7 December 1965Address at the Last Public Session of the CouncilPope
  39. Integrae Servandae7 December 1965Reorganizing the Holy Office as the Congregation for the Doctrine of the FaithPope
  40. Mirificus Eventus7 December 1965Proclaiming the Extraordinary Jubilee after the CouncilPope
  41. Closing Message to Artists8 December 1965Closing Message of the Council to ArtistsPope
  42. Closing Message to Men of Thought and Science8 December 1965Closing Message of the Council to Men of Thought and SciencePope
  43. Closing Message to Rulers8 December 1965Closing Message of the Council to RulersPope
  44. Closing Message to the Council Fathers8 December 1965Closing Message: Introduction to the Council FathersPope
  45. Closing Message to the Poor, the Sick and the Suffering8 December 1965Closing Message of the Council to the Poor, Sick and SufferingPope
  46. Closing Message to Women8 December 1965Closing Message of the Council to WomenPope
  47. Closing Message to Workers8 December 1965Closing Message of the Council to WorkersPope
  48. Closing Message to Youth8 December 1965Closing Message of the Council to Young Men and WomenPope
  49. Homily at the Closing of the Council8 December 1965Homily on the Immaculate Conception at the Conclusion of the CouncilPope
  50. In Spiritu Sancto8 December 1965Apostolic Brief Declaring the Council ClosedPope
  51. Wednesday reflections on the post-conciliar period15 December 1965Run of Wednesday audiences (Dec 1965 to 1966 and beyond) on living, studying and applying the just-closed Council; opened by the 15 Dec 1965 talk rejecting both nostalgia and "conciliarism"Pope
  52. General Audience of 29 December 196529 December 1965On keeping alive "the spirit of the Council" in the post-conciliar Church (1965)Pope
  53. Finis Concilio3 January 1966Establishing the Post-Conciliar CommissionsPope
  54. General Audience of 12 January 196612 January 1966On the Council's doctrinal authority: pastoral in character, no new infallible definitions, but teaching with the authority of the supreme ordinary magisterium (1966)Pope
  55. General Audience of 19 January 196619 January 1966Ecumenism as a defining spirit of the Council; unity pursued in love with doctrinal integrity (1966)Pope
  56. General Audience of 26 January 196626 January 1966The religious spirit of the Council and its fruit for faith and prayer (1966)Pope
  57. Paenitemini17 February 1966On Fast and AbstinencePope
  58. General Audience of 9 March 19669 March 1966The Council's teaching on the People of God and the communal character of salvation (1966)Pope
  59. 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
  60. General Audience of 30 March 196630 March 1966Gaudium et Spes and the Church's loving optimism toward the modern world (1966)Pope
  61. General Audience of 27 April 196627 April 1966The Church as mystery, the central theme of the Council, read through Lumen Gentium's images (1966)Pope
  62. De Episcoporum Muneribus15 June 1966On the Faculties of Bishops to DispensePope
  63. Ecclesiae Sanctae6 August 1966Implementing the Decrees Christus Dominus, Presbyterorum Ordinis, Perfectae Caritatis and Ad GentesPope
  64. Sacrificium Laudis15 August 1966On Latin in the Choral Office of ReligiousPope
  65. General Audience of 7 September 19667 September 1966Applying the conciliar decrees with renewed faith; against doubts claimed to be licensed by the Council (1966)Pope
  66. Christi Matri15 September 1966On Prayers for Peace during OctoberPope
  67. Indulgentiarum Doctrina1 January 1967On the Revision of Sacred IndulgencesPope
  68. Catholicam Christi Ecclesiam6 January 1967Establishing the Council of the Laity and the Commission Justice and PeacePope
  69. Petrum et Paulum Apostolos22 February 1967Proclaiming the Year of FaithPope
  70. Populorum Progressio26 March 1967On the Development of PeoplesPope
  71. Episcopalis Potestatis2 May 1967On the Faculties of Eastern BishopsPope
  72. Signum Magnum13 May 1967On Devotion to Mary, Mother of the ChurchPope
  73. Sacrum Diaconatus Ordinem18 June 1967Restoring the Permanent DiaconatePope
  74. Sacerdotalis Caelibatus24 June 1967On the Celibacy of the PriestPope
  75. Pro Comperto Sane6 August 1967On Diocesan Bishops as Members of the Roman CongregationsPope
  76. Regimini Ecclesiae Universae15 August 1967On the Reform of the Roman CuriaPope
  77. Africae Terrarum29 October 1967Message to the Peoples of AfricaPope
  78. 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
  79. Pontificalis Romani18 June 1968Approving the New Rites of Ordination of Deacons, Priests and BishopsPope
  80. Solemni Hac Liturgia30 June 1968Credo of the People of GodPope
  81. Humanae Vitae25 July 1968On the Regulation of BirthPope
  82. General Audience of 15 January 196915 January 1969Conciliar renewal must be chiefly interior, moral and personal, not merely structural (1969)Pope
  83. Mysterii Paschalis14 February 1969Approving the Reformed Liturgical Year and General Roman CalendarPope
  84. Missale Romanum3 April 1969Promulgating the Roman Missal Revised by Decree of the CouncilPope
  85. Sacra Rituum Congregatio8 May 1969Dividing the Congregation of Rites into Divine Worship and Causes of SaintsPope
  86. Sollicitudo Omnium Ecclesiarum24 June 1969On the Office of Papal RepresentativesPope
  87. Kampala Homily31 July 1969Homily in Kampala at the Conclusion of the Symposium of Bishops of AfricaPope
  88. Pastoralis Migratorum Cura15 August 1969On the Pastoral Care of MigrantsPope
  89. Recurrens Mensis October7 October 1969On the Rosary and PeacePope

1970s

  1. General Audience of 7 January 19707 January 1970The Council as an ongoing principle of renewal, avoiding both rejection of tradition and confusing custom with tradition (1970)Pope
  2. Apostolicae Caritatis19 March 1970Establishing the Pontifical Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant PeoplePope
  3. Matrimonia Mixta31 March 1970On Mixed MarriagesPope
  4. Laudis Canticum1 November 1970Promulgating the Revised Liturgy of the HoursPope
  5. Ingravescentem Aetatem20 November 1970On the Age Limit of CardinalsPope
  6. Quinque Iam Anni8 December 1970To the Bishops Five Years after the CouncilPope
  7. Causas Matrimoniales28 March 1971On Procedures in Marriage Nullity CasesPope
  8. Octogesima Adveniens14 May 1971On the Eightieth Anniversary of Rerum NovarumPope
  9. Sedula Cura27 June 1971On the Reorganization of the Pontifical Biblical CommissionPope
  10. Evangelica Testificatio29 June 1971On the Renewal of Religious LifePope
  11. Divinae Consortium Naturae15 August 1971On the Sacrament of ConfirmationPope
  12. Ad Pascendum15 August 1972Norms for the Order of DiaconatePope
  13. Ministeria Quaedam15 August 1972On First Tonsure, Minor Orders and the SubdiaconatePope
  14. Sacram Unctionem Infirmorum30 November 1972On the Sacrament of the Anointing of the SickPope
  15. Marialis Cultus2 February 1974For the Right Ordering and Development of Devotion to MaryPope
  16. Nobis in Animo25 March 1974On the Needs of the Church in the Holy LandPope
  17. Apostolorum Limina23 May 1974Bull of Indiction of the Holy Year 1975Pope
  18. Catechesis on the needs of the Church†11 September 1974 – 6 November 1974Series of audiences on the present needs and difficulties of the Church, opening with faith as the first condition (1974)Pope
  19. Paterna cum Benevolentia8 December 1974On Reconciliation within the ChurchPope
  20. Gaudete in Domino9 May 1975On Christian JoyPope
  21. Constans Nobis11 July 1975Uniting the Congregations for Sacraments and Divine WorshipPope
  22. Romano Pontifici Eligendo1 October 1975On the Vacancy of the Apostolic See and the Election of the Roman PontiffPope
  23. Evangelii Nuntiandi8 December 1975On Evangelization in the Modern WorldPope
  24. Catechesis on building up the Church†7 July 1976 – 8 September 1976Summer series of audiences on "building the Church" (edificare la Chiesa), from Mt 16:18 (1976)Pope
  25. Apostolatus Peragendi10 December 1976Establishing the Pontifical Council for the LaityPope
  26. Iustitiam et Pacem10 December 1976Establishing the Pontifical Commission Justice and Peace on a Permanent BasisPope
  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. Redemptor Hominis4 March 1979The Redeemer of ManPope
  29. Novo Incipiente8 April 1979Holy Thursday Letter to Priests 1979Pope
  30. Sapientia Christiana15 April 1979On ecclesiastical universities and facultiesPope
  31. Scripturarum Thesaurus25 April 1979Promulgating the Nova VulgataPope
  32. Theology of the Body5 September 1979Catechesis cycle on human love in the divine plan (1979-1984)Pope
  33. Address to the United Nations2 October 1979Address to the 34th UN General AssemblyPope
  34. Catechesi Tradendae16 October 1979On catechesis in our timePope

1980s

  1. Patres Ecclesiae2 January 1980On St Basil the Great, 16th centenaryPope
  2. Dominicae Cenae24 February 1980Letter to bishops on the mystery and worship of the EucharistPope
  3. Address to UNESCO2 June 1980Address to UNESCO on culturePope
  4. Dives in Misericordia30 November 1980On the mercy of GodPope
  5. Egregiae Virtutis31 December 1980Sts Cyril and Methodius co-patrons of EuropePope
  6. A Concilio Constantinopolitano I25 March 19811600th anniversary of Constantinople I and 1550th of EphesusPope
  7. Familia a Deo Instituta9 May 1981Establishing the Pontifical Council for the FamilyPope
  8. Laborem Exercens14 September 1981On human workPope
  9. Familiaris Consortio22 November 1981On the role of the Christian family in the modern worldPope
  10. Magnum Matrimonii Sacramentum7 October 1982Erecting the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and FamilyPope
  11. Aperite Portas Redemptori6 January 1983Bull of indiction of the Holy Year of the Redemption 1983Pope
  12. Codex Iuris Canonici25 January 1983Code of Canon Law (1983)Pope
  13. Divinus Perfectionis Magister25 January 1983On the procedure for causes of saintsPope
  14. Sacrae Disciplinae Leges25 January 1983Promulgating the revised Code of Canon LawPope
  15. Catechesis for the Holy Year of the Redemption†23 March 1983 – 16 May 1984Audiences on the mystery of Redemption during the Extraordinary Jubilee of the Redemption, interrupting the Theology of the Body (1983-1984)Pope
  16. Salvifici Doloris11 February 1984On the Christian meaning of human sufferingPope
  17. Redemptionis Donum25 March 1984To men and women religious on consecrationPope
  18. Redemptionis Anno20 April 1984On the city of JerusalemPope
  19. Reconciliatio et Paenitentia2 December 1984On reconciliation and penance in the mission of the Church todayPope
  20. Catechesis on the Creed5 December 1984Wednesday catechesis cycle on the Creed (1985-1996)Pope
  21. Dolentium Hominum11 February 1985Establishing the Pontifical Commission for Health Care WorkersPope
  22. Dilecti Amici31 March 1985To the youth of the world (International Youth Year)Pope
  23. Slavorum Apostoli2 June 1985On Sts Cyril and MethodiusPope
  24. 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
  25. Homily opening the Extraordinary Synod24 November 1985Opening of the 1985 Extraordinary Synod on Vatican II's 20th anniversaryPope
  26. Spirituali Militum Curae21 April 1986On military ordinariatesPope
  27. Dominum et Vivificantem18 May 1986On the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church and the worldPope
  28. Augustinum Hipponensem28 August 1986On St Augustine, 16th centenary of his conversionPope
  29. Address at Assisi27 October 1986Address at the World Day of Prayer for Peace, AssisiPope
  30. Address to the Roman Curia22 December 1986Christmas address to the Curia interpreting the Assisi meetingPope
  31. 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
  32. Redemptoris Mater25 March 1987On the Blessed Virgin Mary in the life of the pilgrim ChurchPope
  33. Duodecimum Saeculum4 December 1987On the 12th centenary of Nicaea II and sacred imagesPope
  34. Sollicitudo Rei Socialis30 December 1987On social concern (20th anniversary of Populorum Progressio)Pope
  35. Euntes in Mundum25 January 1988On the millennium of the baptism of Kievan RusPope
  36. Iuvenum Patris31 January 1988On St John Bosco, centenary of his deathPope
  37. Pastor Bonus28 June 1988On the Roman CuriaPope
  38. Ecclesia Dei2 July 1988On the Lefebvre schism and the Ecclesia Dei CommissionPope
  39. Mulieris Dignitatem15 August 1988On the dignity and vocation of womenPope
  40. Vicesimus Quintus Annus4 December 1988On the 25th anniversary of Sacrosanctum ConciliumPope
  41. Christifideles Laici30 December 1988On the vocation and mission of the lay faithfulPope
  42. 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
  43. Redemptoris Custos15 August 1989On St Joseph in the life of Christ and the ChurchPope

1990s

  1. Ex Corde Ecclesiae15 August 1990On Catholic universitiesPope
  2. Codex Canonum Ecclesiarum Orientalium18 October 1990Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches (CCEO)Pope
  3. Sacri Canones18 October 1990Promulgating the Code of Canons of the Eastern ChurchesPope
  4. Redemptoris Missio7 December 1990On the permanent validity of the Church's missionary mandatePope
  5. Centesimus Annus1 May 1991On the centenary of Rerum NovarumPope
  6. 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
  7. Pastores Dabo Vobis25 March 1992On the formation of priestsPope
  8. Catechism of the Catholic Church11 October 1992Catechism of the Catholic Church (1992)Pope
  9. Fidei Depositum11 October 1992Promulgating the Catechism of the Catholic ChurchPope
  10. Inde a Pontificatus25 March 1993Uniting the Pontifical Councils for Culture and for Dialogue with Non-BelieversPope
  11. Veritatis Splendor6 August 1993On fundamental questions of the Church's moral teachingPope
  12. Socialium Scientiarum1 January 1994Establishing the Pontifical Academy of Social SciencesPope
  13. Gratissimam Sane2 February 1994Letter to FamiliesPope
  14. Vitae Mysterium11 February 1994Establishing the Pontifical Academy for LifePope
  15. Ordinatio Sacerdotalis22 May 1994On reserving priestly ordination to men alonePope
  16. Tertio Millennio Adveniente10 November 1994On preparation for the Jubilee of the Year 2000Pope
  17. Letter to Children13 December 1994Letter to Children in the Year of the FamilyPope
  18. Evangelium Vitae25 March 1995On the value and inviolability of human lifePope
  19. Orientale Lumen2 May 1995On the Churches of the EastPope
  20. Ut Unum Sint25 May 1995On commitment to ecumenismPope
  21. Letter to Women29 June 1995Letter to Women ahead of the Beijing ConferencePope
  22. 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
  23. Ecclesia in Africa14 September 1995Post-synodal exhortation on the Church in AfricaPope
  24. Address to the United Nations5 October 1995Address to the 50th UN General AssemblyPope
  25. Apostolic Letter for the Union of Brest12 November 1995Fourth centenary of the Union of BrestPope
  26. Universi Dominici Gregis22 February 1996On the vacancy of the Apostolic See and the election of the Roman PontiffPope
  27. Vita Consecrata25 March 1996On the consecrated life and its missionPope
  28. Operosam Diem1 December 1996On St Ambrose, 16th centenary of his deathPope
  29. Stella Maris31 January 1997On the maritime apostolatePope
  30. A New Hope for Lebanon10 May 1997Post-synodal exhortation on the Church in LebanonPope
  31. Laetamur Magnopere15 August 1997Approving the Latin typical edition of the CatechismPope
  32. Divini Amoris Scientia19 October 1997Proclaiming St Therese of Lisieux a Doctor of the ChurchPope
  33. Catechesis in preparation for and celebration of the Great Jubilee19 November 1997 – 21 March 2001Trinitarian Jubilee cycle following Tertio Millennio Adveniente: Christ (1997-98), Holy Spirit (1998), the Father (1999), the Trinity in the Jubilee Year (2000-01)Pope
  34. Ecclesia in Urbe1 January 1998On the Vicariate of RomePope
  35. Jubilee catechesis on the Holy Spirit13 May 1998 – 9 December 1998Second preparatory year: systematic reflection on the Holy Spirit (1998)Pope
  36. Ad Tuendam Fidem18 May 1998Inserting norms on definitive teaching into the CodesPope
  37. Apostolos Suos21 May 1998On the theological and juridical nature of episcopal conferencesPope
  38. Dies Domini31 May 1998On keeping the Lord's Day holyPope
  39. Fides et Ratio14 September 1998On the relationship between faith and reasonPope
  40. Incarnationis Mysterium29 November 1998Bull of indiction of the Great Jubilee of the Year 2000Pope
  41. Jubilee catechesis on God the Father16 December 1998 – 12 January 2000Third preparatory year: the Father, conversion, eschatology (heaven, hell, purgatory) and the civilization of love (1998-2000)Pope
  42. Ecclesia in America22 January 1999Post-synodal exhortation on the Church in AmericaPope
  43. Inter Munera Academiarum28 January 1999On the Pontifical Academy of St Thomas Aquinas and the Roman Theological AcademyPope
  44. Letter to Artists4 April 1999Letter to ArtistsPope
  45. Letter to the Elderly1 October 1999Letter to the ElderlyPope
  46. Spes Aedificandi1 October 1999Proclaiming Sts Bridget, Catherine of Siena and Teresa Benedicta co-patronesses of EuropePope
  47. Ecclesia in Asia6 November 1999Post-synodal exhortation on the Church in AsiaPope
  48. Homily opening the Great Jubilee24 December 1999Christmas midnight Mass and opening of the Holy DoorPope

2000s

  1. Jubilee Year catechesis on the glory of the Trinity19 January 2000 – 21 March 2001Jubilee Year cycle on the Trinity, salvation history, interreligious dialogue, creation and ecology (2000-2001)Pope
  2. Day of Pardon12 March 2000Homily for the Day of Pardon (purification of memory)Pope
  3. Address at Yad Vashem23 March 2000Address at the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial, JerusalemPope
  4. E Sancti Thomae Mori31 October 2000Proclaiming St Thomas More patron of statesmen and politiciansPope
  5. Novo Millennio Ineunte6 January 2001At the close of the Great JubileePope
  6. Catechesis on the Psalms and Canticles of Lauds28 March 2001 – 1 October 2003Commentary on the Psalms and Canticles of Morning Prayer, ending with the Benedictus (2001-2003)Pope
  7. Sacramentorum Sanctitatis Tutela30 April 2001On the more grave delicts reserved to the CDFPope
  8. Ecclesia in Oceania22 November 2001Post-synodal exhortation on the Church in OceaniaPope
  9. Misericordia Dei7 April 2002On certain aspects of the celebration of the sacrament of PenancePope
  10. Rosarium Virginis Mariae16 October 2002On the Most Holy RosaryPope
  11. Ecclesia de Eucharistia17 April 2003On the Eucharist in its relationship to the ChurchPope
  12. Ecclesia in Europa28 June 2003Post-synodal exhortation on the Church in EuropePope
  13. Catechesis on the Psalms and Canticles of Vespers8 October 2003 – 26 January 2005Commentary on the Psalms and Canticles of Evening Prayer, opening with the origins of Vespers; continued by Benedict XVI (2003-2005)Pope
  14. Pastores Gregis16 October 2003On the bishop, servant of the GospelPope
  15. Spiritus et Sponsa4 December 2003On the 40th anniversary of Sacrosanctum ConciliumPope
  16. Mane Nobiscum Domine7 October 2004For the Year of the EucharistPope
  17. The Rapid Development24 January 2005To those responsible for communications (40 years after Inter Mirifica)Pope
  18. Catechesis on the Psalms and Canticles of Lauds and Vespers (completion)4 May 2005 – 15 February 2006Benedict XVI completes John Paul II's cycle on the Psalms and Canticles of the Liturgy of the Hours, 2005-2006Pope
  19. Compendium Catechismi28 June 2005Approval of the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic ChurchPope
  20. Expergiscere, homo22 December 2005Christmas address to the Roman Curia (hermeneutic of reform in continuity)Pope
  21. Deus caritas est25 December 2005On Christian lovePope
  22. Catechesis on the Apostles and the Early Church15 March 2006 – 14 February 2007The Twelve, Paul and the first witnesses as foundation of the Church's communion and apostolic Tradition, 2006-2007Pope
  23. Glaube, Vernunft und Universität12 September 2006Regensburg lecture: faith, reason and the universityPope
  24. Sacramentum caritatis22 February 2007On the Eucharist, source and summit of the Church's life and missionPope
  25. Catechesis on the Fathers of the Church7 March 2007 – 25 June 2008Apostolic Fathers through Maximus the Confessor: the patristic Tradition, 2007-2008Pope
  26. Lettera alla Chiesa in Cina27 May 2007Letter to the Catholic Church in the People's Republic of ChinaPope
  27. De aliquibus mutationibus in normis de electione Romani Pontificis11 June 2007Restoring two-thirds majority for papal electionPope
  28. Con grande fiducia7 July 2007Letter to bishops accompanying Summorum PontificumPope
  29. Summorum Pontificum7 July 2007On the Roman liturgy prior to the 1970 reformPope
  30. Spe salvi30 November 2007On Christian hopePope
  31. Antiqua ordinatione21 June 2008Lex propria of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic SignaturaPope
  32. Catechesis on St Paul2 July 2008 – 4 February 2009Twenty catecheses on the life and theology of St Paul for the Pauline Year, 2008-2009Pope
  33. Quaerere Deum12 September 2008Address to the world of culture, Collège des Bernardins, ParisPope
  34. Catechesis on Medieval Christian Writers11 February 2009 – 7 July 2010Eastern and Western Christian writers and theologians from John Climacus to Duns Scotus, 2009-2010Pope
  35. Lettera ai Vescovi (remissione della scomunica)10 March 2009Letter to bishops on lifting the excommunication of four SSPX bishopsPope
  36. Lettera per l'Anno Sacerdotale16 June 2009Letter proclaiming the Year for PriestsPope
  37. Caritas in veritate29 June 2009On integral human development in charity and truthPope
  38. Ecclesiae unitatem2 July 2009On the Pontifical Commission Ecclesia Dei (joined to CDF)Pope
  39. Omnium in mentem26 October 2009Amending canons of the Code of Canon Law (diaconate; marriage)Pope
  40. Anglicanorum coetibus4 November 2009Personal Ordinariates for Anglicans entering full communionPope

2010s

  1. Lettera pastorale ai cattolici dell'Irlanda19 March 2010Pastoral letter to the Catholics of Ireland (abuse crisis)Pope
  2. Catechesis on the Threefold Munus of the Priest14 April 2010 – 26 May 2010Year for Priests close: munus docendi, sanctificandi and regendi, 2010Pope
  3. 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
  4. Westminster Hall Address17 September 2010Address to British society at Westminster Hall (faith and reason in public life)Pope
  5. Ubicumque et semper21 September 2010Establishing the Pontifical Council for Promoting the New EvangelizationPope
  6. Verbum Domini30 September 2010On the Word of God in the life and mission of the ChurchPope
  7. Lettera ai seminaristi18 October 2010Letter to seminariansPope
  8. 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
  9. Catechesis on Prayer (School of Prayer)4 May 2011 – 3 October 2012Prayer in humanity, the Psalms, Jesus, Acts, Paul, Revelation and the liturgy, 2011-2012Pope
  10. Quaerit semper30 August 2011Transferring dispensations super rato and ordination nullity cases to the Roman RotaPope
  11. Reichstag Address22 September 2011Address to the German Bundestag on the foundations of lawPope
  12. Freiburger Konzerthausrede25 September 2011Freiburg address on Entweltlichung (detachment from worldliness)Pope
  13. Porta fidei11 October 2011Indiction of the Year of Faith (50th of the Council's opening)Pope
  14. Africae munus19 November 2011On the Church in Africa: reconciliation, justice and peacePope
  15. Ecclesia in Medio Oriente14 September 2012On the Church in the Middle East: communion and witnessPope
  16. Lux sui populi7 October 2012Proclaiming St Hildegard of Bingen a Doctor of the ChurchPope
  17. Sanctus Ioannes de Avila7 October 2012Proclaiming St John of Avila a Doctor of the ChurchPope
  18. Omelia per l'apertura dell'Anno della fede11 October 2012Homily opening the Year of Faith, 50th anniversary of the Council's openingPope
  19. Catechesis for the Year of Faith17 October 2012 – 6 February 2013Faith, revelation and the Creed for the Year of Faith opened on the Council's 50th anniversary, 2012-2013Pope
  20. Latina lingua10 November 2012Establishing the Pontifical Academy for LatinPope
  21. Intima Ecclesiae natura11 November 2012On the service of charityPope
  22. Fides per doctrinam16 January 2013Transferring competence for catechesis to the Council for New EvangelizationPope
  23. Ministrorum institutio16 January 2013Transferring competence for seminaries to the Congregation for the ClergyPope
  24. Declaratio10 February 2013Declaration of renunciation of the Petrine ministryPope
  25. 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
  26. Normas nonnullas22 February 2013Modifying norms for the election of the Roman PontiffPope
  27. Catechesis on the Creed3 April 2013 – 11 December 2013Francis continues the Year of Faith catechesis on the articles of the Creed, including the Church, 2013Pope
  28. Lumen fidei29 June 2013On faithPope
  29. Evangelii gaudium24 November 2013On the proclamation of the Gospel in today's worldPope
  30. Catechesis on the Sacraments8 January 2014 – 2 April 2014The seven sacraments from Baptism to Matrimony, 2014Pope
  31. Fidelis dispensator et prudens24 February 2014New coordinating structure for economic and administrative affairsPope
  32. Catechesis on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit9 April 2014 – 11 June 2014The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, 2014Pope
  33. 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
  34. Testimoni della gioia21 November 2014Apostolic letter to all consecrated people for the Year of Consecrated LifePope
  35. Catechesis on the Family17 December 2014 – 18 November 2015Thirty-three catecheses on the family around the two Synods on the Family, 2014-2015Pope
  36. Misericordiae vultus11 April 2015Bull of indiction of the Extraordinary Jubilee of MercyPope
  37. Laudato si'24 May 2015On care for our common homePope
  38. L'attuale contesto comunicativo27 June 2015Establishing the Secretariat for CommunicationPope
  39. Mitis et misericors Iesus15 August 2015Reform of marriage nullity procedure (Eastern Code)Pope
  40. Mitis Iudex Dominus Iesus15 August 2015Reform of marriage nullity procedure (Latin Code)Pope
  41. Commemorazione del 50° anniversario dell'istituzione del Sinodo dei Vescovi17 October 2015Address on synodality, 50th anniversary of the Synod of BishopsPope
  42. Discorso al Convegno di Firenze10 November 2015Address to the 5th Convention of the Italian Church, FlorencePope
  43. Catechesis on Mercy9 December 2015 – 30 November 2016Mercy in Scripture and the works of mercy for the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, 2015-2016Pope
  44. Amoris laetitia19 March 2016On love in the familyPope
  45. De concordia inter Codices31 May 2016Harmonizing the Latin and Eastern codesPope
  46. Come una madre amorevole4 June 2016On removal of bishops negligent in abuse casesPope
  47. Vultum Dei quaerere29 June 2016On women's contemplative lifePope
  48. Sedula mater15 August 2016Establishing the Dicastery for Laity, Family and LifePope
  49. Humanam progressionem17 August 2016Establishing the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human DevelopmentPope
  50. Misericordia et misera20 November 2016Apostolic letter at the close of the Jubilee of MercyPope
  51. Catechesis on Christian Hope7 December 2016 – 25 October 2017Thirty-eight catecheses on Christian hope in Scripture, 2016-2017Pope
  52. Sanctuarium in Ecclesia11 February 2017Transferring competence for shrines to the Council for New EvangelizationPope
  53. Maiorem hac dilectionem11 July 2017On the offering of life as a path to beatificationPope
  54. Magnum principium3 September 2017Amending canon 838 on liturgical translationsPope
  55. Summa familiae cura8 September 2017Establishing the John Paul II Pontifical Theological Institute for Marriage and Family SciencesPope
  56. Catechesis on the Holy Mass8 November 2017 – 4 April 2018The Eucharistic celebration part by part, 2017-2018Pope
  57. Veritatis gaudium8 December 2017On ecclesiastical universities and facultiesPope
  58. Imparare a congedarsi12 February 2018On resignation of bishops and curial officials for reasons of agePope
  59. Gaudete et exsultate19 March 2018On the call to holiness in today's worldPope
  60. Catechesis on Baptism11 April 2018 – 16 May 2018Six catecheses on Baptism, 2018Pope
  61. Catechesis on Confirmation23 May 2018 – 6 June 2018Three catecheses on Confirmation, 2018Pope
  62. Catechesis on the Commandments13 June 2018 – 28 November 2018The Ten Commandments read in Christ, 2018Pope
  63. Lettera al Popolo di Dio20 August 2018Letter to the People of God on abusePope
  64. Episcopalis communio15 September 2018On the Synod of BishopsPope
  65. Catechesis on the Our Father5 December 2018 – 22 May 2019The Lord's Prayer petition by petition, 2018-2019Pope
  66. Da oltre trent'anni17 January 2019Suppressing the Pontifical Commission Ecclesia DeiPope
  67. Christus vivit25 March 2019On young people (post-synodal)Pope
  68. La tutela dei minori26 March 2019On the protection of minors and vulnerable persons (Vatican City)Pope
  69. Vos estis lux mundi7 May 2019Procedures for reporting abuse and episcopal accountabilityPope
  70. Catechesis on the Acts of the Apostles29 May 2019 – 15 January 2020The journey of the Gospel in the Acts of the Apostles, 2019-2020Pope
  71. Aperuit illis30 September 2019Instituting the Sunday of the Word of GodPope
  72. Admirabile signum1 December 2019On the meaning and value of the nativity scenePope

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. Catechesis on Prayer6 May 2020 – 16 June 2021Thirty-eight catecheses on prayer in Scripture, liturgy and Christian life, 2020-2021Pope
  4. Catechesis on Healing the World5 August 2020 – 30 September 2020Social doctrine and the theological virtues in light of the pandemic, 2020Pope
  5. Scripturae Sacrae affectus30 September 2020On St Jerome, 16th centenary of his deathPope
  6. Fratelli tutti3 October 2020On fraternity and social friendshipPope
  7. Authenticum charismatis1 November 2020Amending canon 579 on erecting institutes of consecrated lifePope
  8. Patris corde8 December 2020On St Joseph, 150th anniversary of his proclamation as Patron of the Universal ChurchPope
  9. Spiritus Domini10 January 2021Amending canon 230 §1: women admitted to lector and acolyte ministriesPope
  10. Candor lucis aeternae25 March 2021On Dante Alighieri, 7th centenary of his deathPope
  11. Antiquum ministerium10 May 2021Instituting the lay ministry of catechistPope
  12. Pascite gregem Dei23 May 2021Reform of Book VI (penal law) of the Code of Canon LawPope
  13. Catechesis on the Letter to the Galatians23 June 2021 – 10 November 2021Fifteen catecheses on Galatians and Christian freedom, 2021Pope
  14. Lettera ai Vescovi (Traditionis custodes)16 July 2021Letter to bishops accompanying Traditionis custodesPope
  15. Traditionis custodes16 July 2021On the use of the Roman liturgy prior to the 1970 reformPope
  16. Catechesis on St Joseph17 November 2021 – 16 February 2022Twelve catecheses on St Joseph in the year dedicated to him, 2021-2022Pope
  17. Doctor unitatis21 January 2022Proclaiming St Irenaeus of Lyons a Doctor of the ChurchPope
  18. Competentias quasdam decernere11 February 2022Assigning certain competences in the Code of Canon Law to bishops and conferencesPope
  19. Fidem servare11 February 2022Restructuring the Congregation for the Doctrine of the FaithPope
  20. Catechesis on Old Age23 February 2022 – 24 August 2022Eighteen catecheses on the meaning and value of old age, 2022Pope
  21. Praedicate Evangelium19 March 2022On the Roman Curia and its service to the Church and the worldPope
  22. Desiderio desideravi29 June 2022On the liturgical formation of the People of GodPope
  23. Ad charisma tuendum14 July 2022On the Prelature of Opus DeiPope
  24. Catechesis on Discernment31 August 2022 – 4 January 2023Fourteen catecheses on spiritual discernment, 2022-2023Pope
  25. Omelia nel 60° anniversario dell'inizio del Concilio11 October 2022Homily for the 60th anniversary of the opening of Vatican IIPope
  26. Totum amoris est28 December 2022On St Francis de Sales, 4th centenary of his deathPope
  27. In Ecclesiarum communione6 January 2023On the organization of the Vicariate of RomePope
  28. Catechesis on Apostolic Zeal11 January 2023 – 13 December 2023The passion for evangelization: the apostolic zeal of the believer, incl. Vatican II on mission, 2023Pope
  29. Vocare peccatores20 March 2023Reform of the penal law of the Code of Canons of the Eastern ChurchesPope
  30. Vos estis lux mundi (aggiornato)25 March 2023Vos estis lux mundi made permanent (updated)Pope
  31. Sublimitas et miseria hominis19 June 2023On Blaise Pascal, 4th centenary of his birthPope
  32. Motu proprio sulle prelature personali8 August 2023Amending canons 295-296 on personal prelaturesPope
  33. Laudate Deum4 October 2023On the climate crisisPope
  34. C'est la confiance15 October 2023On confidence in God's merciful love (St Thérèse of the Child Jesus)Pope
  35. Ad theologiam promovendam1 November 2023New statutes of the Pontifical Academy of Theology (contextual theology)Pope
  36. Catechesis on Vices and Virtues27 December 2023 – 22 May 2024Vices, cardinal and theological virtues, 2023-2024Pope
  37. Spes non confundit9 May 2024Bull of indiction of the Ordinary Jubilee 2025Pope
  38. Catechesis on the Holy Spirit29 May 2024 – 11 December 2024The Spirit and the Bride: the Holy Spirit guides the People of God towards Jesus our hope, 2024Pope
  39. Lettera sul ruolo della letteratura nella formazione17 July 2024Letter on the role of literature in formationPope
  40. Dilexit nos24 October 2024On the human and divine love of the Heart of Jesus ChristPope
  41. Lettera sul rinnovamento dello studio della storia della Chiesa21 November 2024Letter on renewing the study of Church historyPope
  42. Catechesis for the Jubilee: Jesus Christ Our Hope18 December 2024 – 16 April 2025Jubilee 2025 cycle on the infancy, encounters and parables of Jesus, Dec 2024-Apr 2025Pope
  43. Discorso al Collegio cardinalizio10 May 2025Address to the College of Cardinals (programmatic; Leo XIII, Evangelii gaudium, Vatican II)Pope
  44. Omelia per l'inizio del pontificato18 May 2025Homily at the Mass for the beginning of the pontificatePope
  45. Ai Rappresentanti di altre Chiese e Comunità ecclesiali e di altre Religioni19 May 2025Address to ecumenical and interreligious delegatesPope
  46. Catechesis for the Jubilee: Jesus Christ Our Hope (continued)21 May 2025 – 17 December 2025Leo XIV continues the Jubilee cycle: parables, healings, Passion, Resurrection, May-Dec 2025Pope
  47. Coniuncta cura29 September 2025On management of the Holy See's investments (IOR/APSA)Pope
  48. Dilexi te4 October 2025On love for the poorPope
  49. Disegnare nuove mappe di speranza27 October 2025Drawing New Maps of Hope: 60th anniversary of Gravissimum educationisPope
  50. Commemorazione di Nostra aetate28 October 2025Address commemorating the 60th anniversary of Nostra aetatePope
  51. Immota manet11 November 2025On the central sector of the Diocese of RomePope
  52. In unitate fidei23 November 2025On the 1700th anniversary of the Council of NicaeaPope
  53. Regolamento Generale della Curia Romana23 November 2025General Regulations of the Roman CuriaPope
  54. Una fedeltà che genera futuro8 December 2025A Fidelity that Generates the Future: 60th anniversary of Optatam totius and Presbyterorum ordinisPope
  55. Nel centenario del PIAC11 December 2025On the importance of archaeology, centenary of the Pontifical Institute of Christian ArchaeologyPope
  56. Auguri natalizi alla Curia Romana22 December 2025Christmas address to the Roman CuriaPope
  57. Concistoro straordinario7 January 2026Opening address to the Extraordinary Consistory (Evangelii gaudium, Curia, synodality, liturgy)Pope
  58. Udienza generale: I documenti del Concilio Vaticano II7 January 2026General audience opening the catechesis cycle on the documents of Vatican IIPope
  59. Lettera ai Cardinali12 April 2026Letter to the Cardinals on the reception of Evangelii gaudium and reform of Christian initiationPope
  60. Magnifica humanitas15 May 2026On safeguarding the human person in the age of artificial intelligencePope
  61. Confirma fratres tuos24 June 2026Revision of the Apostolic Constitution In Ecclesiarum communione (Vicariate of Rome)Pope
  62. Lettera alla Fraternità San Pio X29 June 2026Letter to the Society of St Pius X appealing against a schismatic actPope
  63. Mutua concordia29 August 2026Amending canons 106 and 126 of the Code of Canons of the Eastern ChurchesPope
  64. Incontro per il decimo anniversario di Amoris laetitia7 October 2026Address to heads of Eastern Churches and presidents of episcopal conferences, 10th anniversary of Amoris laetitiaPope