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Faith & Doctrine

What the Church believes and how doctrine is known, taught and developed.

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1870s

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

1890s

  1. Providentissimus Deus18 November 1893On the Study of Holy ScripturePope
  2. Satis Cognitum29 June 1896On the Unity of the ChurchPope
  3. Divinum Illud Munus9 May 1897On the Holy SpiritPope

1900s

  1. E Supremi4 October 1903On the Restoration of All Things in ChristPope
  2. Pascendi Dominici Gregis8 September 1907On the Doctrines of the ModernistsPope

1910s

  1. Divino Afflatu1 November 1911On the Reform of the Roman BreviaryPope

1920s

  1. Spiritus Paraclitus15 September 1920On St Jerome and Holy ScripturePope
  2. Ubi Arcano Dei Consilio23 December 1922On the Peace of Christ in the Kingdom of ChristPope
  3. Quas Primas11 December 1925On the Feast of Christ the KingPope
  4. Mortalium Animos6 January 1928On Religious UnityPope

1940s

  1. Mystici Corporis Christi29 June 1943On the Mystical Body of ChristPope
  2. Divino Afflante Spiritu30 September 1943On Promoting Biblical StudiesPope

1950s

  1. Humani Generis12 August 1950Concerning Some False OpinionsPope
  2. Munificentissimus Deus1 November 1950Defining the Dogma of the AssumptionPope
  3. Ad Caeli Reginam11 October 1954On Proclaiming the Queenship of MaryPope
  4. Haurietis Aquas15 May 1956On Devotion to the Sacred HeartPope
  5. Grata Recordatio26 September 1959On the Rosary: Prayer for the Church, Missions, International and Social ProblemsPope

1960s

  1. Oecumenicum Concilium28 April 1962Appeal for the Rosary in Preparation for the CouncilPope
  2. Gaudet Mater Ecclesia11 October 1962Address at the Solemn Opening of the Second Vatican CouncilPope
  3. Nazareth5 January 1964Address at the Basilica of the Annunciation, NazarethPope
  4. Sancta Mater Ecclesia (De historica evangeliorum veritate)21 April 1964Instruction on the Historical Truth of the GospelsTheological & Biblical Commissions
  5. Lumen Gentium21 November 1964Dogmatic Constitution on the ChurchEcumenical Council
  6. Post duos menses21 November 1964Address Closing the Third Session (Mary, Mother of the Church)Pope
  7. Investigabiles Divitias Christi6 February 1965On the Bicentenary of the Feast of the Sacred HeartPope
  8. Mense Maio29 April 1965On Prayers during May for the Preservation of PeacePope
  9. Mysterium Fidei3 September 1965On the Holy EucharistPope
  10. Dei Verbum18 November 1965Dogmatic Constitution on Divine RevelationEcumenical Council
  11. Gaudium et Spes7 December 1965Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern WorldEcumenical Council
  12. Hodie Concilium7 December 1965Address at the Last Public Session of the CouncilPope
  13. Integrae Servandae7 December 1965Reorganizing the Holy Office as the Congregation for the Doctrine of the FaithPope
  14. Closing Message to Men of Thought and Science8 December 1965Closing Message of the Council to Men of Thought and SciencePope
  15. Closing Message to the Poor, the Sick and the Suffering8 December 1965Closing Message of the Council to the Poor, Sick and SufferingPope
  16. Homily at the Closing of the Council8 December 1965Homily on the Immaculate Conception at the Conclusion of the CouncilPope
  17. 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
  18. General Audience of 29 December 196529 December 1965On keeping alive "the spirit of the Council" in the post-conciliar Church (1965)Pope
  19. 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
  20. General Audience of 9 March 19669 March 1966The Council's teaching on the People of God and the communal character of salvation (1966)Pope
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. Christi Matri15 September 1966On Prayers for Peace during OctoberPope
  24. Indulgentiarum Doctrina1 January 1967On the Revision of Sacred IndulgencesPope
  25. Petrum et Paulum Apostolos22 February 1967Proclaiming the Year of FaithPope
  26. Signum Magnum13 May 1967On Devotion to Mary, Mother of the ChurchPope
  27. Final recommendations of the I Ordinary General Assembly†29 October 1967I Ordinary General Assembly (1967), Preservation and strengthening of the Catholic faith: final recommendations/propositions (no single final text)Synod of Bishops
  28. Solemni Hac Liturgia30 June 1968Credo of the People of GodPope
  29. Humanae Vitae25 July 1968On the Regulation of BirthPope
  30. Reflections on Objectives and Methods of the Commission1969Reflections on Objectives and Methods of the CommissionTheological & Biblical Commissions
  31. Ordo Lectionum Missae25 May 1969Lectionary for Mass (editio typica)Roman Curia
  32. Ordo Exsequiarum15 August 1969Order of Christian Funerals (editio typica)Roman Curia
  33. Recurrens Mensis October7 October 1969On the Rosary and PeacePope

1970s

  1. The Priestly Ministry1970The Priestly MinistryTheological & Biblical Commissions
  2. 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
  3. Déclaration commune12 May 1970Common Declaration of Paul VI and Catholicos Vasken IEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  4. Quinque Iam Anni8 December 1970To the Bishops Five Years after the CouncilPope
  5. Directorium Catechisticum Generale11 April 1971General Catechetical DirectoryRoman Curia
  6. Sedula Cura27 June 1971On the Reorganization of the Pontifical Biblical CommissionPope
  7. Divinae Consortium Naturae15 August 1971On the Sacrament of ConfirmationPope
  8. Ordo Confirmationis22 August 1971Rite of Confirmation (editio typica)Roman Curia
  9. Common Declaration27 October 1971Common Declaration of Paul VI and Patriarch Ignatius Jacob IIIEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  10. The Study of Philosophy in Seminaries20 January 1972The Study of Philosophy in SeminariesRoman Curia
  11. Mysterium Filii Dei21 February 1972Declaration on errors concerning the Incarnation and the TrinityRoman Curia
  12. Unity of the Faith and Theological Pluralism11 October 1972Unity of the Faith and Theological PluralismTheological & Biblical Commissions
  13. Catholic Teaching on Apostolic Succession1973Catholic Teaching on Apostolic SuccessionTheological & Biblical Commissions
  14. Basic Teachings for Catholic Religious Education†11 January 1973Basic Teachings for Catholic Religious EducationBishops' Conferences
  15. Common Declaration10 May 1973Common Declaration of Paul VI and Pope Shenouda IIIEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  16. Mysterium Ecclesiae24 June 1973Declaration in defense of Catholic doctrine on the ChurchRoman Curia
  17. Behold Your Mother: Woman of Faith21 November 1973Behold Your MotherBishops' Conferences
  18. Theses in Christian Ethics: the Obligatory Character of the Moral Directives of the New Testament1974Theses in Christian Ethics: the Obligatory Character of the Moral Directives of the New TestamentTheological & Biblical Commissions
  19. Theological and Pastoral Orientations on the Catholic Charismatic Renewal (Malines Document I)†1974Malines Document IEcclesial Initiatives
  20. Marialis Cultus2 February 1974For the Right Ordering and Development of Devotion to MaryPope
  21. Ratio periclitandae doctrinae ad academicos gradus candidatorum7 December 1974Method of examination of candidates for academic degrees in Sacred ScriptureTheological & Biblical Commissions
  22. Theses on the Relationship between the Ecclesiastical Magisterium and Theology1975Theses on the Relationship between the Ecclesiastical Magisterium and TheologyTheological & Biblical Commissions
  23. Persona humana29 December 1975Declaration on certain questions concerning sexual ethicsRoman Curia
  24. Human Development and Christian Salvation1976Human Development and Christian SalvationTheological & Biblical Commissions
  25. The Theological Formation of Future Priests†22 February 1976The Theological Formation of Future PriestsRoman Curia
  26. Authority in the Church I (Venice Statement)September 1976ARCIC I: Authority in the Church IEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  27. Inter insigniores15 October 1976Declaration on the admission of women to the ministerial priesthoodRoman Curia
  28. Select Questions on Christology1979Select Questions on ChristologyTheological & Biblical Commissions
  29. Redemptor Hominis4 March 1979The Redeemer of ManPope
  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

1980s

  1. Patres Ecclesiae2 January 1980On St Basil the Great, 16th centenaryPope
  2. Dives in Misericordia30 November 1980On the mercy of GodPope
  3. Ordo Lectionum Missae (editio typica altera)21 January 1981Lectionary for Mass, second typical editionRoman Curia
  4. A Concilio Constantinopolitano I25 March 19811600th anniversary of Constantinople I and 1550th of EphesusPope
  5. Laborem Exercens14 September 1981On human workPope
  6. Familiaris Consortio22 November 1981On the role of the Christian family in the modern worldPope
  7. Penance and Reconciliation1982Penance and ReconciliationTheological & Biblical Commissions
  8. Theology, Christology, Anthropology1982Theology, Christology, AnthropologyTheological & Biblical Commissions
  9. The Final Report1982ARCIC I Final ReportEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  10. The Mystery of the Church and of the Eucharist in the Light of the Mystery of the Holy Trinity6 July 1982Munich DocumentEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  11. Propositions on the Dignity and Rights of the Human Person1983Propositions on the Dignity and Rights of the Human PersonTheological & Biblical Commissions
  12. Aperite Portas Redemptori6 January 1983Bull of indiction of the Holy Year of the Redemption 1983Pope
  13. 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
  14. Sacerdotium ministeriale6 August 1983Letter on certain questions concerning the minister of the EucharistRoman Curia
  15. Quaesitum est26 November 1983Declaration on Masonic associationsRoman Curia
  16. De sacra Scriptura et christologia1984Bible and ChristologyTheological & Biblical Commissions
  17. Salvifici Doloris11 February 1984On the Christian meaning of human sufferingPope
  18. Common Declaration23 June 1984Common Declaration of John Paul II and Patriarch Ignatius Zakka IEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  19. Libertatis nuntius6 August 1984Instruction on certain aspects of the Theology of LiberationRoman Curia
  20. Catechesis on the Creed5 December 1984Wednesday catechesis cycle on the Creed (1985-1996)Pope
  21. The Consciousness of Christ concerning Himself and His Mission1985The Consciousness of Christ concerning Himself and His MissionTheological & Biblical Commissions
  22. 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
  23. Ecclesia sub verbo Dei mysteria Christi celebrans pro salute mundi†7 December 1985II Extraordinary General Assembly (1985), 20th anniversary of the conclusion of Vatican II: Final Report (Relatio finalis)Synod of Bishops
  24. Libertatis conscientia22 March 1986Instruction on Christian Freedom and LiberationRoman Curia
  25. Dominum et Vivificantem18 May 1986On the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church and the worldPope
  26. Augustinum Hipponensem28 August 1986On St Augustine, 16th centenary of his conversionPope
  27. Salvation and the Church3 September 1986ARCIC II: Salvation and the ChurchEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  28. 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
  29. Redemptoris Mater25 March 1987On the Blessed Virgin Mary in the life of the pilgrim ChurchPope
  30. Duodecimum Saeculum4 December 1987On the 12th centenary of Nicaea II and sacred imagesPope
  31. The Virgin Mary in Intellectual and Spiritual Formation25 March 1988The Virgin Mary in Intellectual and Spiritual FormationRoman Curia
  32. Unité et diversité dans l'Église11 April 1988Unity and Diversity in the ChurchTheological & Biblical Commissions
  33. Professio fidei et Iusiurandum fidelitatis1 July 1988Formula for the Profession of Faith and Oath of FidelityRoman Curia
  34. Ecclesia Dei2 July 1988On the Lefebvre schism and the Ecclesia Dei CommissionPope
  35. Mulieris Dignitatem15 August 1988On the dignity and vocation of womenPope
  36. The Interpretation of Dogma1989The Interpretation of DogmaTheological & Biblical Commissions
  37. 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
  38. Redemptoris Custos15 August 1989On St Joseph in the life of Christ and the ChurchPope
  39. Orationis formas15 October 1989Letter on some aspects of Christian MeditationRoman Curia
  40. Inspectis dierum10 November 1989Instruction on the Study of the Fathers of the Church in Priestly FormationRoman Curia

1990s

  1. Donum veritatis24 May 1990Instruction on the Ecclesial Vocation of the TheologianRoman Curia
  2. Ex Corde Ecclesiae15 August 1990On Catholic universitiesPope
  3. 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
  4. Some Current Questions in Eschatology1992Some Current Questions in EschatologyTheological & Biblical Commissions
  5. 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
  6. Catechism of the Catholic Church11 October 1992Catechism of the Catholic Church (1992)Pope
  7. L'interprétation de la Bible dans l'Église15 April 1993The Interpretation of the Bible in the ChurchTheological & Biblical Commissions
  8. Veritatis Splendor6 August 1993On fundamental questions of the Church's moral teachingPope
  9. Gratissimam Sane2 February 1994Letter to FamiliesPope
  10. Ordinatio Sacerdotalis22 May 1994On reserving priestly ordination to men alonePope
  11. Tertio Millennio Adveniente10 November 1994On preparation for the Jubilee of the Year 2000Pope
  12. Common Christological Declaration11 November 1994Common Christological Declaration between the Catholic Church and the Assyrian Church of the EastEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  13. Select Questions on the Theology of God the Redeemer1995Select Questions on the Theology of God the RedeemerTheological & Biblical Commissions
  14. Evangelium Vitae25 March 1995On the value and inviolability of human lifePope
  15. Orientale Lumen2 May 1995On the Churches of the EastPope
  16. Letter to Women29 June 1995Letter to Women ahead of the Beijing ConferencePope
  17. 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
  18. The Greek and Latin Traditions regarding the Procession of the Holy Spirit†8 September 1995Clarification on the FilioqueRoman Curia
  19. Responsum ad dubium concerning Ordinatio sacerdotalis28 October 1995Response on the teaching of Ordinatio sacerdotalisRoman Curia
  20. Operosam Diem1 December 1996On St Ambrose, 16th centenary of his deathPope
  21. Common Declaration13 December 1996Common Declaration of John Paul II and Catholicos Karekin IEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  22. Christianity and the World Religions1997Christianity and the World ReligionsTheological & Biblical Commissions
  23. 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
  24. Message of the Special Assembly for America9 December 1997Special Assembly for America (1997), Encounter with the Living Jesus Christ: Message [→ Ecclesia in America]Synod of Bishops
  25. Jubilee catechesis on the Holy Spirit13 May 1998 – 9 December 1998Second preparatory year: systematic reflection on the Holy Spirit (1998)Pope
  26. Ad Tuendam Fidem18 May 1998Inserting norms on definitive teaching into the CodesPope
  27. Apostolos Suos21 May 1998On the theological and juridical nature of episcopal conferencesPope
  28. Doctrinal Commentary on the Concluding Formula of the Professio fidei29 June 1998Commentary on the Professio fideiRoman Curia
  29. The Gift of Authority (Authority in the Church III)3 September 1998ARCIC II: The Gift of AuthorityEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  30. Fides et Ratio14 September 1998On the relationship between faith and reasonPope
  31. Incarnationis Mysterium29 November 1998Bull of indiction of the Great Jubilee of the Year 2000Pope
  32. 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
  33. Inter Munera Academiarum28 January 1999On the Pontifical Academy of St Thomas Aquinas and the Roman Theological AcademyPope
  34. Letter to the Elderly1 October 1999Letter to the ElderlyPope
  35. Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification31 October 1999Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification (signed Augsburg)Ecumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  36. 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. The Message of Fatima26 June 2000The Message of FatimaRoman Curia
  3. Dominus Iesus6 August 2000Declaration on the Unicity and Salvific Universality of Jesus Christ and the ChurchRoman Curia
  4. Novo Millennio Ineunte6 January 2001At the close of the Great JubileePope
  5. Notification on Toward a Christian Theology of Religious Pluralism (Dupuis)24 January 2001Notification on the book of J. DupuisRoman Curia
  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. Repentance and Reconciliation3 May 2001ILC New York Statement on Repentance and ReconciliationEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  8. The Jewish People and their Sacred Scriptures in the Christian Bible24 May 2001The Jewish People and their Sacred Scriptures in the Christian BibleTheological & Biblical Commissions
  9. Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy17 December 2001Directory on Popular Piety and the LiturgyRoman Curia
  10. Starting Afresh from Christ19 May 2002Starting Afresh from Christ: A Renewed Commitment to Consecrated LifeRoman Curia
  11. Common Declaration on Environmental Ethics10 June 2002Venice Declaration on Environmental EthicsEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  12. Rosarium Virginis Mariae16 October 2002On the Most Holy RosaryPope
  13. Jesus Christ the Bearer of the Water of Life†3 February 2003A Christian Reflection on the New AgeRoman Curia
  14. Ecclesia de Eucharistia17 April 2003On the Eucharist in its relationship to the ChurchPope
  15. 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
  16. Mary: Grace and Hope in Christ2 February 2004ARCIC II: Mary, Grace and Hope in Christ (Seattle Statement)Ecumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  17. 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
  18. Communion and Stewardship: Human Persons Created in the Image of God23 July 2004Communion and Stewardship: Human Persons Created in the Image of GodTheological & Biblical Commissions
  19. Note on the Minister of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick11 February 2005Note on the Minister of Anointing of the SickRoman Curia
  20. 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
  21. Compendium Catechismi28 June 2005Approval of the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic ChurchPope
  22. Expergiscere, homo22 December 2005Christmas address to the Roman Curia (hermeneutic of reform in continuity)Pope
  23. Deus caritas est25 December 2005On Christian lovePope
  24. 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
  25. United States Catholic Catechism for Adults†July 2006U.S. Catholic Catechism for AdultsBishops' Conferences
  26. World Methodist Council Statement of Association with the JDDJ23 July 2006Methodist adhesion to the Joint Declaration on Justification (Seoul)Ecumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  27. Glaube, Vernunft und Universität12 September 2006Regensburg lecture: faith, reason and the universityPope
  28. Notification on the works of Jon Sobrino26 November 2006Notification on the works of J. SobrinoRoman Curia
  29. Catechesis on the Fathers of the Church7 March 2007 – 25 June 2008Apostolic Fathers through Maximus the Confessor: the patristic Tradition, 2007-2008Pope
  30. The Hope of Salvation for Infants Who Die without Being Baptised19 April 2007The Hope of Salvation for Infants Who Die without Being BaptisedTheological & Biblical Commissions
  31. Responses to some questions regarding certain aspects of the doctrine on the Church29 June 2007Responses on the Doctrine on the ChurchRoman Curia
  32. Spe salvi30 November 2007On Christian hopePope
  33. Responses to questions proposed on the validity of Baptism1 February 2008Responses on the validity of BaptismRoman Curia
  34. The Bible and Morality: Biblical Roots of Christian Conduct11 May 2008The Bible and Morality: Biblical Roots of Christian ConductTheological & Biblical Commissions
  35. Catechesis on St Paul2 July 2008 – 4 February 2009Twenty catecheses on the life and theology of St Paul for the Pauline Year, 2008-2009Pope
  36. Quaerere Deum12 September 2008Address to the world of culture, Collège des Bernardins, ParisPope
  37. Message to the People of God24 October 2008XII Ordinary General Assembly (2008), The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church: Message [→ Verbum Domini]Synod of Bishops
  38. Catechesis on Medieval Christian Writers11 February 2009 – 7 July 2010Eastern and Western Christian writers and theologians from John Climacus to Duns Scotus, 2009-2010Pope
  39. In Search of a Universal Ethic: A New Look at the Natural Law20 May 2009In Search of a Universal Ethic: A New Look at the Natural LawTheological & Biblical Commissions

2010s

  1. Westminster Hall Address17 September 2010Address to British society at Westminster Hall (faith and reason in public life)Pope
  2. Verbum Domini30 September 2010On the Word of God in the life and mission of the ChurchPope
  3. 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
  4. Reichstag Address22 September 2011Address to the German Bundestag on the foundations of lawPope
  5. Theology Today: Perspectives, Principles and Criteria29 November 2011Theology Today: Perspectives, Principles and CriteriaTheological & Biblical Commissions
  6. 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
  7. Preaching the Mystery of Faith: The Sunday HomilyNovember 2012Preaching the Mystery of FaithBishops' Conferences
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. From Conflict to Communion17 June 2013From Conflict to Communion: Lutheran-Catholic Common Commemoration of the Reformation in 2017Ecumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  11. Lumen fidei29 June 2013On faithPope
  12. God the Trinity and the Unity of Humanity: Christian Monotheism and its Opposition to Violence17 January 2014God the Trinity and the Unity of Humanity: Christian Monotheism and its Opposition to ViolenceTheological & Biblical Commissions
  13. The Inspiration and Truth of Sacred Scripture22 February 2014The Inspiration and Truth of Sacred ScriptureTheological & Biblical Commissions
  14. Catechesis on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit9 April 2014 – 11 June 2014The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, 2014Pope
  15. Sensus fidei in the Life of the Church10 June 2014Sensus fidei in the Life of the ChurchTheological & Biblical Commissions
  16. 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
  17. Homiletic Directory29 June 2014Homiletic DirectoryRoman Curia
  18. The Exercise of Communion in the Life of the Early Church and its Implications for Our Search for Communion Today†January 2015Oriental Orthodox-Catholic document on communion in the early ChurchEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  19. Laudato si'24 May 2015On care for our common homePope
  20. Discorso al Convegno di Firenze10 November 2015Address to the 5th Convention of the Italian Church, FlorencePope
  21. Catechesis on Mercy9 December 2015 – 30 November 2016Mercy in Scripture and the works of mercy for the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, 2015-2016Pope
  22. The Gifts and the Calling of God are Irrevocable10 December 2015Reflection on Catholic-Jewish relations (50th anniversary of Nostra Aetate)Roman Curia
  23. Iuvenescit Ecclesia15 May 2016Letter on Hierarchical and Charismatic GiftsRoman Curia
  24. Ad resurgendum cum Christo15 August 2016Instruction on Burial and CremationRoman Curia
  25. Synodality and Primacy during the First Millennium21 September 2016Chieti DocumentEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  26. Joint Statement on the occasion of the Joint Catholic-Lutheran Commemoration of the Reformation31 October 2016Lund Joint StatementEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  27. Catechesis on Christian Hope7 December 2016 – 25 October 2017Thirty-eight catecheses on Christian hope in Scripture, 2016-2017Pope
  28. For Greater Things You Were Born1 March 2017For Greater Things You Were Born (on human dignity and vocation)Diocesan Bishops
  29. Wittenberg Witness / Association of the WCRC with the JDDJ5 July 2017Reformed adhesion to the Joint Declaration on Justification (Wittenberg)Ecumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  30. Joint Message on the World Day of Prayer for Creation1 September 2017Joint Message of Francis and Bartholomew on the Care of CreationEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  31. Anglican affirmation of the Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification31 October 2017Anglican affirmation of the JDDJ (Westminster Abbey)Ecumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  32. Joint Statement on the conclusion of the year of the common commemoration of the Reformation31 October 2017Catholic-Lutheran Joint Statement concluding the Reformation commemorationEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  33. Veritatis gaudium8 December 2017On ecclesiastical universities and facultiesPope
  34. Laetitiae plena11 February 2018Decree on the Memorial of Mary, Mother of the ChurchRoman Curia
  35. Placuit Deo22 February 2018Letter on Certain Aspects of Christian SalvationRoman Curia
  36. Synodality in the Life and Mission of the Church2 March 2018Synodality in the Life and Mission of the ChurchTheological & Biblical Commissions
  37. Gaudete et exsultate19 March 2018On the call to holiness in today's worldPope
  38. Catechesis on Confirmation23 May 2018 – 6 June 2018Three catecheses on Confirmation, 2018Pope
  39. Catechesis on the Commandments13 June 2018 – 28 November 2018The Ten Commandments read in Christ, 2018Pope
  40. Letter to the Bishops regarding the new revision of n. 2267 of the Catechism1 August 2018Letter on the Death Penalty revisionRoman Curia
  41. Catechesis on the Our Father5 December 2018 – 22 May 2019The Lord's Prayer petition by petition, 2018-2019Pope
  42. Male and Female He Created Them2 February 2019Towards a Path of Dialogue on Gender Theory in EducationRoman Curia
  43. Christus vivit25 March 2019On young people (post-synodal)Pope
  44. Catechesis on the Acts of the Apostles29 May 2019 – 15 January 2020The journey of the Gospel in the Acts of the Apostles, 2019-2020Pope
  45. Aperuit illis30 September 2019Instituting the Sunday of the Word of GodPope
  46. Che cosa è l'uomo? (Sal 8,5)30 September 2019What is Man? (Ps 8:5): An Itinerary of Biblical AnthropologyTheological & Biblical Commissions
  47. 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. Catechesis on Prayer6 May 2020 – 16 June 2021Thirty-eight catecheses on prayer in Scripture, liturgy and Christian life, 2020-2021Pope
  3. Scripturae Sacrae affectus30 September 2020On St Jerome, 16th centenary of his deathPope
  4. Note on the Sunday of the Word of God17 December 2020Note on the Sunday of the Word of GodRoman Curia
  5. Catechesis on the Letter to the Galatians23 June 2021 – 10 November 2021Fifteen catecheses on Galatians and Christian freedom, 2021Pope
  6. A Catechesis on the Human Person and Gender Ideology12 August 2021A Catechesis on the Human Person and Gender IdeologyDiocesan Bishops
  7. Doctor unitatis21 January 2022Proclaiming St Irenaeus of Lyons a Doctor of the ChurchPope
  8. Fidem servare11 February 2022Restructuring the Congregation for the Doctrine of the FaithPope
  9. Catechesis on Old Age23 February 2022 – 24 August 2022Eighteen catecheses on the meaning and value of old age, 2022Pope
  10. On the Unity of the Body and Soul: Accompanying Those Experiencing Gender Dysphoria†April 2023On the Unity of the Body and SoulDiocesan Bishops
  11. Sublimitas et miseria hominis19 June 2023On Blaise Pascal, 4th centenary of his birthPope
  12. Laudate Deum4 October 2023On the climate crisisPope
  13. Ad theologiam promovendam1 November 2023New statutes of the Pontifical Academy of Theology (contextual theology)Pope
  14. Gestis verbisque2 February 2024Note on the Validity of the SacramentsRoman Curia
  15. Dignitas infinita2 April 2024Declaration on Human DignityRoman Curia
  16. Norms for Proceeding in the Discernment of Alleged Supernatural Phenomena17 May 2024Norms on Alleged Supernatural PhenomenaRoman Curia
  17. 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
  18. The Queen of Peace19 September 2024Note on the Spiritual Experience connected with MedjugorjeRoman Curia
  19. Dilexit nos24 October 2024On the human and divine love of the Heart of Jesus ChristPope
  20. Lettera sul rinnovamento dello studio della storia della Chiesa21 November 2024Letter on renewing the study of Church historyPope
  21. 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
  22. Antiqua et nova28 January 2025Note on the Relationship between Artificial Intelligence and Human IntelligenceRoman Curia
  23. Jesus Christ, Son of God, Saviour: 1700th Anniversary of the Ecumenical Council of Nicaea (325-2025)3 April 2025Jesus Christ, Son of God, Saviour: 1700th Anniversary of the Ecumenical Council of Nicaea (325-2025)Theological & Biblical Commissions
  24. 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
  25. Mater Populi fidelis4 November 2025Doctrinal Note on some Marian Titles regarding Mary's Cooperation in SalvationRoman Curia
  26. In unitate fidei23 November 2025On the 1700th anniversary of the Council of NicaeaPope
  27. Una caro25 November 2025In Praise of Monogamy: Doctrinal Note on Marriage as Exclusive UnionRoman Curia
  28. Joint Declaration29 November 2025Joint Declaration of Leo XIV and Patriarch Bartholomew (Nicaea 1700th anniversary)Ecumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  29. Nel centenario del PIAC11 December 2025On the importance of archaeology, centenary of the Pontifical Institute of Christian ArchaeologyPope
  30. Udienza generale: I documenti del Concilio Vaticano II7 January 2026General audience opening the catechesis cycle on the documents of Vatican IIPope
  31. The Divine Physician and a Christian Approach to Mental Health and Wellbeing19 January 2026The Divine Physician (on mental health)Diocesan Bishops
  32. Quo vadis, humanitas?4 March 2026Quo vadis, humanitas? Thinking through Christian Anthropology in the Face of Certain Scenarios for the Future of HumanityTheological & Biblical Commissions
  33. Theological criteria and synodal methodologies for shared discernment of emerging doctrinal, pastoral and ethical issues5 May 2026Synod Study Group 9 Final Report: emerging doctrinal, pastoral and ethical questionsSynod of Bishops
  34. Magnifica humanitas15 May 2026On safeguarding the human person in the age of artificial intelligencePope