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Worship, the sacraments and the Church's prayer.

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1880s

1890s

1900s

  1. Tra le sollecitudini22 November 1903On Sacred Music (active participation)Pope

1910s

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

1920s

  1. Quas Primas11 December 1925On the Feast of Christ the KingPope
  2. Divini Cultus Sanctitatem20 December 1928On Divine Worship and Sacred MusicPope

1930s

1940s

  1. Mystici Corporis Christi29 June 1943On the Mystical Body of ChristPope

1950s

  1. Dominicae Resurrectionis vigiliam9 February 1951Decree restoring the Easter Vigil (ad experimentum)Roman Curia
  2. Ad Caeli Reginam11 October 1954On Proclaiming the Queenship of MaryPope
  3. Maxima Redemptionis nostrae mysteria16 November 1955General Decree restoring the Holy Week OrderRoman Curia
  4. Haurietis Aquas15 May 1956On Devotion to the Sacred HeartPope
  5. Vous Nous avez demandé22 September 1956Address to the International Congress of Pastoral Liturgy (Assisi)Pope
  6. Grata Recordatio26 September 1959On the Rosary: Prayer for the Church, Missions, International and Social ProblemsPope

1960s

  1. Rubricarum Instructum25 July 1960Approving the New Code of Rubrics for the Breviary and MissalPope
  2. Sacrae Laudis6 January 1962On Praying the Divine Office for the CouncilPope
  3. Veterum Sapientia22 February 1962On the Promotion of the Study of LatinPope
  4. Oecumenicum Concilium28 April 1962Appeal for the Rosary in Preparation for the CouncilPope
  5. Paenitentiam Agere1 July 1962On the Need for Interior and Exterior Penance for the CouncilPope
  6. Concilium sacrosanctum4 December 1963Address Closing the Second Session (promulgation of SC and IM)Pope
  7. Sacram Liturgiam25 January 1964Implementing Provisions of the Constitution on the Sacred LiturgyPope
  8. Inter Oecumenici26 September 1964First Instruction on implementing Sacrosanctum ConciliumRoman Curia
  9. Orientalium Ecclesiarum21 November 1964Decree on the Catholic Churches of the Eastern RiteEcumenical Council
  10. Investigabiles Divitias Christi6 February 1965On the Bicentenary of the Feast of the Sacred HeartPope
  11. Postrema Sessio4 November 1965Exhortation on the Final Session of the CouncilPope
  12. Mirificus Eventus7 December 1965Proclaiming the Extraordinary Jubilee after the CouncilPope
  13. Closing Message to Artists8 December 1965Closing Message of the Council to ArtistsPope
  14. Cum nostra aetate27 January 1966Norms on editions of liturgical booksRoman Curia
  15. Paenitemini17 February 1966On Fast and AbstinencePope
  16. 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
  17. Sacrificium Laudis15 August 1966On Latin in the Choral Office of ReligiousPope
  18. Christi Matri15 September 1966On Prayers for Peace during OctoberPope
  19. Indulgentiarum Doctrina1 January 1967On the Revision of Sacred IndulgencesPope
  20. Musicam sacram5 March 1967Instruction on music in the liturgyRoman Curia
  21. Tres abhinc annos4 May 1967Second Instruction on implementing Sacrosanctum ConciliumRoman Curia
  22. Signum Magnum13 May 1967On Devotion to Mary, Mother of the ChurchPope
  23. Ad totam Ecclesiam†14 May 1967Ecumenical Directory, Part IRoman Curia
  24. Eucharisticum mysterium25 May 1967Instruction on the worship of the Eucharistic mysteryRoman Curia
  25. 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
  26. Pontificalis Romani18 June 1968Approving the New Rites of Ordination of Deacons, Priests and BishopsPope
  27. Solemni Hac Liturgia30 June 1968Credo of the People of GodPope
  28. Comme le prévoit25 January 1969Instruction on translation of liturgical textsRoman Curia
  29. Mysterii Paschalis14 February 1969Approving the Reformed Liturgical Year and General Roman CalendarPope
  30. Documento de San Miguel†April 1969San Miguel Declaration (application of Medellín to Argentina)Bishops' Conferences
  31. Missale Romanum3 April 1969Promulgating the Roman Missal Revised by Decree of the CouncilPope
  32. Institutio Generalis Missalis Romani6 April 1969General Instruction of the Roman Missal (1969)Roman Curia
  33. Sacra Rituum Congregatio8 May 1969Dividing the Congregation of Rites into Divine Worship and Causes of SaintsPope
  34. Ordo Baptismi Parvulorum15 May 1969Rite of Baptism for Children (editio typica)Roman Curia
  35. Ordo Lectionum Missae25 May 1969Lectionary for Mass (editio typica)Roman Curia
  36. Ordo Exsequiarum15 August 1969Order of Christian Funerals (editio typica)Roman Curia

1970s

  1. Dans ces derniers temps†7 January 1970Declaration on Eucharistic celebration in common with other confessionsRoman Curia
  2. Missale Romanum26 March 1970Roman Missal (editio typica)Roman Curia
  3. Ordo consecrationis virginum31 May 1970Rite of Consecration of Virgins (editio typica)Roman Curia
  4. Calendaria particularia24 June 1970Instruction on particular calendarsRoman Curia
  5. Liturgicae instaurationes5 September 1970Third Instruction on implementing Sacrosanctum ConciliumRoman Curia
  6. Laudis Canticum1 November 1970Promulgating the Revised Liturgy of the HoursPope
  7. Causas Matrimoniales28 March 1971On Procedures in Marriage Nullity CasesPope
  8. Liturgia Horarum11 April 1971Liturgy of the Hours (editio typica)Roman Curia
  9. Divinae Consortium Naturae15 August 1971On the Sacrament of ConfirmationPope
  10. Ordo Confirmationis22 August 1971Rite of Confirmation (editio typica)Roman Curia
  11. Ordo Initiationis Christianae Adultorum6 January 1972Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (editio typica)Roman Curia
  12. In quibus rerum circumstantiis†1 June 1972Instruction on admitting other Christians to Eucharistic communionRoman Curia
  13. Sacramentum Paenitentiae16 June 1972Pastoral norms on general sacramental absolutionRoman Curia
  14. Ministeria Quaedam15 August 1972On First Tonsure, Minor Orders and the SubdiaconatePope
  15. Sacram Unctionem Infirmorum30 November 1972On the Sacrament of the Anointing of the SickPope
  16. Immensae caritatis29 January 1973Instruction on facilitating sacramental Eucharistic communionRoman Curia
  17. Sacra Congregatio23 March 1973Declaration on the respect due to the Sacrament of PenanceRoman Curia
  18. Haec Sacra Congregatio11 April 1973Letter on the indissolubility of marriageRoman Curia
  19. Eucharistiae participationem27 April 1973Circular letter on Eucharistic PrayersRoman Curia
  20. Sanctus Pontifex†24 May 1973Declaration on first confession before first communionRoman Curia
  21. De sacra communione et de cultu mysterii eucharistici extra Missam21 June 1973Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharist outside Mass (editio typica)Roman Curia
  22. Pueros baptizatos1 November 1973Directory for Masses with ChildrenRoman Curia
  23. Ordo Paenitentiae2 December 1973Rite of Penance (editio typica)Roman Curia
  24. Ut notum est6 December 1973Instruction on dissolution of marriage in favor of the faithRoman Curia
  25. Instauratio liturgica25 January 1974Declaration on translations of sacramental formulasRoman Curia
  26. Marialis Cultus2 February 1974For the Right Ordering and Development of Devotion to MaryPope
  27. Apostolorum Limina23 May 1974Bull of Indiction of the Holy Year 1975Pope
  28. Constans Nobis11 July 1975Uniting the Congregations for Sacraments and Divine WorshipPope
  29. Evangelii Nuntiandi8 December 1975On Evangelization in the Modern WorldPope
  30. Common Declaration29 April 1977Common Declaration of Paul VI and Archbishop CogganEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  31. Ordo dedicationis ecclesiae et altaris29 May 1977Rite of Dedication of a Church and an Altar (editio typica)Roman Curia
  32. Sharing the Light of Faith: National Catechetical Directory†November 1977National Catechetical Directory (Sharing the Light of Faith)Bishops' Conferences
  33. Scripturarum Thesaurus25 April 1979Promulgating the Nova VulgataPope
  34. In ecclesiasticam futurorum3 June 1979Instruction on liturgical formation in seminariesRoman Curia
  35. Theology of the Body5 September 1979Catechesis cycle on human love in the divine plan (1979-1984)Pope
  36. Common Declaration30 November 1979Common Declaration launching Catholic-Orthodox theological dialogueEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue

1980s

  1. Dominicae Cenae24 February 1980Letter to bishops on the mystery and worship of the EucharistPope
  2. Inaestimabile donum3 April 1980Instruction on certain norms concerning worship of the Eucharistic mysteryRoman Curia
  3. Pastoralis actio20 October 1980Instruction on infant baptismRoman Curia
  4. Message to Christian Families in the Modern World25 October 1980V Ordinary General Assembly (1980), The Christian Family: Message to Christian Families [→ Familiaris Consortio]Synod of Bishops
  5. Familiaris Consortio22 November 1981On the role of the Christian family in the modern worldPope
  6. Common Declaration29 May 1982Common Declaration of John Paul II and Archbishop Runcie (Canterbury)Ecumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  7. Magnum Matrimonii Sacramentum7 October 1982Erecting the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and FamilyPope
  8. Aperite Portas Redemptori6 January 1983Bull of indiction of the Holy Year of the Redemption 1983Pope
  9. 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
  10. Sacerdotium ministeriale6 August 1983Letter on certain questions concerning the minister of the EucharistRoman Curia
  11. Message of the Synod (Reconciliation and Penance)†27 October 1983VI Ordinary General Assembly (1983), Penance and Reconciliation in the Mission of the Church: final message [→ Reconciliatio et Paenitentia]Synod of Bishops
  12. Quaesitum est26 November 1983Declaration on Masonic associationsRoman Curia
  13. Salvifici Doloris11 February 1984On the Christian meaning of human sufferingPope
  14. De Benedictionibus31 May 1984Book of Blessings (editio typica)Roman Curia
  15. Common Declaration23 June 1984Common Declaration of John Paul II and Patriarch Ignatius Zakka IEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  16. Caeremoniale Episcoporum14 September 1984Ceremonial of Bishops (editio typica)Roman Curia
  17. Reconciliatio et Paenitentia2 December 1984On reconciliation and penance in the mission of the Church todayPope
  18. Dolentium Hominum11 February 1985Establishing the Pontifical Commission for Health Care WorkersPope
  19. Notes on the correct way to present Jews and Judaism†24 June 1985Notes on Jews and Judaism in Preaching and CatechesisRoman Curia
  20. 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
  21. Concerts in Churches5 November 1987Instruction on Concerts in ChurchesRoman Curia
  22. Duodecimum Saeculum4 December 1987On the 12th centenary of Nicaea II and sacred imagesPope
  23. Paschalis sollemnitatis16 January 1988Circular Letter on Preparing and Celebrating the Paschal FeastsRoman Curia
  24. Euntes in Mundum25 January 1988On the millennium of the baptism of Kievan RusPope
  25. Christi Ecclesia2 June 1988Directory for Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a PriestRoman Curia
  26. Ecclesia Dei2 July 1988On the Lefebvre schism and the Ecclesia Dei CommissionPope
  27. Vicesimus Quintus Annus4 December 1988On the 25th anniversary of Sacrosanctum ConciliumPope

1990s

  1. Codex Canonum Ecclesiarum Orientalium18 October 1990Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches (CCEO)Pope
  2. Sacri Canones18 October 1990Promulgating the Code of Canons of the Eastern ChurchesPope
  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. Catechism of the Catholic Church11 October 1992Catechism of the Catholic Church (1992)Pope
  5. Varietates legitimae25 January 1994Fourth Instruction: Inculturation and the Roman LiturgyRoman Curia
  6. Annus internationalis Familiae14 September 1994Letter on reception of Communion by divorced and remarried faithfulRoman Curia
  7. Letter to Children13 December 1994Letter to Children in the Year of the FamilyPope
  8. Charter for Health Care Workers†1 January 1995Charter for Health Care Workers (1995)Roman Curia
  9. Orientale Lumen2 May 1995On the Churches of the EastPope
  10. Il Padre incomprensibile†6 January 1996Instruction applying the liturgical prescriptions of the Code of Canons of the Eastern ChurchesRoman Curia
  11. Operosam Diem1 December 1996On St Ambrose, 16th centenary of his deathPope
  12. Laetamur Magnopere15 August 1997Approving the Latin typical edition of the CatechismPope
  13. Ecclesiae de mysterio15 August 1997Instruction on collaboration of the non-ordained faithful in the ministry of priestsRoman Curia
  14. Dies Domini31 May 1998On keeping the Lord's Day holyPope
  15. 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
  16. The Priest and the Third Christian Millennium19 March 1999The Priest and the Third Christian Millennium, Teacher of the WordRoman Curia
  17. Homily opening the Great Jubilee24 December 1999Christmas midnight Mass and opening of the Holy DoorPope

2000s

  1. Missale Romanum (editio typica tertia)20 April 2000Roman Missal, third typical edition, with General InstructionRoman Curia
  2. Ardens felicitatis14 September 2000Instruction on Prayers for HealingRoman Curia
  3. 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
  4. Liturgiam authenticam28 March 2001Fifth Instruction: On the Use of Vernacular Languages in Liturgical BooksRoman Curia
  5. Martyrologium Romanum29 June 2001Roman Martyrology (editio typica)Roman Curia
  6. Misericordia Dei7 April 2002On certain aspects of the celebration of the sacrament of PenancePope
  7. Ecclesia de Eucharistia17 April 2003On the Eucharist in its relationship to the ChurchPope
  8. 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
  9. Spiritus et Sponsa4 December 2003On the 40th anniversary of Sacrosanctum ConciliumPope
  10. Redemptionis Sacramentum25 March 2004Instruction on matters to be observed or avoided regarding the Most Holy EucharistRoman Curia
  11. Erga migrantes caritas Christi†3 May 2004Instruction on the Love of Christ towards MigrantsRoman Curia
  12. Mane Nobiscum Domine7 October 2004For the Year of the EucharistPope
  13. Dignitas connubii†25 January 2005Instruction on procedures in causes of nullity of marriageRoman Curia
  14. 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
  15. Message to the People of God (Nuntius)21 October 2005XI Ordinary General Assembly (2005), The Eucharist: Source and Summit of the Life and Mission of the Church: Message [→ Sacramentum Caritatis]Synod of Bishops
  16. The Via Pulchritudinis†27 March 2006The Via Pulchritudinis, Privileged Pathway for Evangelisation and DialogueRoman Curia
  17. Sacramentum caritatis22 February 2007On the Eucharist, source and summit of the Church's life and missionPope
  18. Con grande fiducia7 July 2007Letter to bishops accompanying Summorum PontificumPope
  19. Summorum Pontificum7 July 2007On the Roman liturgy prior to the 1970 reformPope
  20. Statuto del Cammino Neocatecumenale11 May 2008Neocatechumenal Way statutes: definitive approvalEcclesial Initiatives
  21. Ecclesiae unitatem2 July 2009On the Pontifical Commission Ecclesia Dei (joined to CDF)Pope

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. Verbum Domini30 September 2010On the Word of God in the life and mission of the ChurchPope
  4. Final List of Propositions27 October 2012XIII Ordinary General Assembly (2012), The New Evangelization: Final List of PropositionsSynod of Bishops
  5. Latina lingua10 November 2012Establishing the Pontifical Academy for LatinPope
  6. 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
  7. From Conflict to Communion17 June 2013From Conflict to Communion: Lutheran-Catholic Common Commemoration of the Reformation in 2017Ecumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  8. Evangelii gaudium24 November 2013On the proclamation of the Gospel in today's worldPope
  9. Catechesis on the Sacraments8 January 2014 – 2 April 2014The seven sacraments from Baptism to Matrimony, 2014Pope
  10. Message of the III Extraordinary General Assembly18 October 2014III Extraordinary General Assembly (2014), Pastoral Challenges of the Family: MessageSynod of Bishops
  11. Relatio Synodi18 October 2014III Extraordinary General Assembly (2014), Pastoral Challenges of the Family in the Context of Evangelization: Relatio SynodiSynod of Bishops
  12. Catechesis on the Family17 December 2014 – 18 November 2015Thirty-three catecheses on the family around the two Synods on the Family, 2014-2015Pope
  13. Misericordiae vultus11 April 2015Bull of indiction of the Extraordinary Jubilee of MercyPope
  14. Mitis et misericors Iesus15 August 2015Reform of marriage nullity procedure (Eastern Code)Pope
  15. Mitis Iudex Dominus Iesus15 August 2015Reform of marriage nullity procedure (Latin Code)Pope
  16. Relatio finalis26 October 2015XIV Ordinary General Assembly (2015), The Vocation and Mission of the Family in the Church and in the Contemporary World: Final Report to the Holy Father [→ Amoris Laetitia]Synod of Bishops
  17. De concordia inter Codices31 May 2016Harmonizing the Latin and Eastern codesPope
  18. Ad resurgendum cum Christo15 August 2016Instruction on Burial and CremationRoman Curia
  19. Misericordia et misera20 November 2016Apostolic letter at the close of the Jubilee of MercyPope
  20. Sanctuarium in Ecclesia11 February 2017Transferring competence for shrines to the Council for New EvangelizationPope
  21. Common Declaration28 April 2017Common Declaration of Francis and Pope Tawadros IIEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  22. Circular Letter on the Bread and Wine for the Eucharist15 June 2017Circular Letter on the Bread and Wine for the EucharistRoman Curia
  23. Magnum principium3 September 2017Amending canon 838 on liturgical translationsPope
  24. Summa familiae cura8 September 2017Establishing the John Paul II Pontifical Theological Institute for Marriage and Family SciencesPope
  25. Catechesis on the Holy Mass8 November 2017 – 4 April 2018The Eucharistic celebration part by part, 2017-2018Pope
  26. Laetitiae plena11 February 2018Decree on the Memorial of Mary, Mother of the ChurchRoman Curia
  27. Catechesis on Confirmation23 May 2018 – 6 June 2018Three catecheses on Confirmation, 2018Pope
  28. Lettera al Popolo di Dio20 August 2018Letter to the People of God on abusePope
  29. Complete My Joy†December 2018Complete My Joy (apostolic exhortation to husbands and wives, mothers and fathers)Diocesan Bishops
  30. Da oltre trent'anni17 January 2019Suppressing the Pontifical Commission Ecclesia DeiPope
  31. Sing to the Lord a New Song25 January 2019Sing to the Lord a New Song (on sacred music)Diocesan Bishops
  32. Aperuit illis30 September 2019Instituting the Sunday of the Word of GodPope
  33. Admirabile signum1 December 2019On the meaning and value of the nativity scenePope

2020s

  1. Samaritanus bonus14 July 2020Letter on the Care of Persons in the Critical and Terminal Phases of LifeRoman Curia
  2. Veneremur Cernui1 April 2021Down in Adoration Falling (apostolic exhortation on the Eucharist)Diocesan Bishops
  3. Lettera ai Vescovi (Traditionis custodes)16 July 2021Letter to bishops accompanying Traditionis custodesPope
  4. Traditionis custodes16 July 2021On the use of the Roman liturgy prior to the 1970 reformPope
  5. De institutione catechistarum3 December 2021Rite of Institution of Catechists (editio typica)Roman Curia
  6. Catechumenal Pathways for Married Life†15 June 2022Catechumenal Pathways for Married Life: Pastoral Guidelines for Local ChurchesRoman Curia
  7. Desiderio desideravi29 June 2022On the liturgical formation of the People of GodPope
  8. Fiducia supplicans18 December 2023Declaration on the Pastoral Meaning of BlessingsRoman Curia
  9. Gestis verbisque2 February 2024Note on the Validity of the SacramentsRoman Curia
  10. The Queen of Peace19 September 2024Note on the Spiritual Experience connected with MedjugorjeRoman Curia
  11. Dilexit nos24 October 2024On the human and divine love of the Heart of Jesus ChristPope
  12. Mater Populi fidelis4 November 2025Doctrinal Note on some Marian Titles regarding Mary's Cooperation in SalvationRoman Curia
  13. Una caro25 November 2025In Praise of Monogamy: Doctrinal Note on Marriage as Exclusive UnionRoman Curia
  14. Joint Declaration29 November 2025Joint Declaration of Leo XIV and Patriarch Bartholomew (Nicaea 1700th anniversary)Ecumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  15. Nel centenario del PIAC11 December 2025On the importance of archaeology, centenary of the Pontifical Institute of Christian ArchaeologyPope
  16. Concistoro straordinario7 January 2026Opening address to the Extraordinary Consistory (Evangelii gaudium, Curia, synodality, liturgy)Pope
  17. Characteristics of the Anglican Heritage as Lived in the Ordinariates24 March 2026Characteristics of the Anglican Heritage in the Personal OrdinariatesRoman Curia
  18. Lettera ai Cardinali12 April 2026Letter to the Cardinals on the reception of Evangelii gaudium and reform of Christian initiationPope