Mission & Evangelization
Proclaiming the Gospel, catechesis and the Church's missionary activity.
214 documents
- Evangelization85
- New Evangelization29
- Missions ad Gentes16
- Inculturation43
- Catechesis46
- Catechism of the Catholic Church12
- Media & Social Communications23
- Digital Culture & AI18
- Secularization & Unbelief16
- Missionary Discipleship30
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1900s
1910s
1920s
1930s
1950s
- Conclusiones de la Conferencia General de Río de Janeiro4 August 1955Rio de Janeiro Conclusions (root; founding of CELAM)Bishops' Conferences
- Boni Pastoris22 February 1959Establishing the Pontifical Commission for Motion Pictures, Radio and TelevisionPope
- Grata Recordatio26 September 1959On the Rosary: Prayer for the Church, Missions, International and Social ProblemsPope
1960s
- Concilium sacrosanctum4 December 1963Address Closing the Second Session (promulgation of SC and IM)Pope
- Plano de Pastoral de Conjunto 1966-1970†November 1965Joint Pastoral Plan 1966-1970Bishops' Conferences
- Ecclesiae Sanctae6 August 1966Implementing the Decrees Christus Dominus, Presbyterorum Ordinis, Perfectae Caritatis and Ad GentesPope
- Kampala Homily31 July 1969Homily in Kampala at the Conclusion of the Symposium of Bishops of AfricaPope
1970s
- Communio et progressio23 May 1971Pastoral Instruction on the Means of Social CommunicationRoman Curia
- Convenientes ex universo (De Iustitia in Mundo)†30 November 1971II Ordinary General Assembly (1971), Justice in the WorldSynod of Bishops
- Basic Teachings for Catholic Religious Education†11 January 1973Basic Teachings for Catholic Religious EducationBishops' Conferences
- Message on human rights and reconciliation23 October 1974III Ordinary General Assembly (1974), Evangelization in the Modern World: Message of the Synod Fathers with Paul VI on human rights and reconciliationSynod of Bishops
- Declaration of the Synod Fathers25 October 1974III Ordinary General Assembly (1974), Evangelization in the Modern World: Declaration of the Synod Fathers [→ Evangelii Nuntiandi]Synod of Bishops
- Guidelines and Suggestions for Implementing Nostra Aetate (n. 4)1 December 1974Guidelines on Religious Relations with the JewsRoman Curia
- La Iglesia, Cuerpo de Cristo en la historia6 August 1977The Church, the Body of Christ in History (2nd pastoral letter)Diocesan Bishops
- Message to the People of God29 October 1977IV Ordinary General Assembly (1977), Catechesis in Our Time: Message to the People of God [→ Catechesi Tradendae]Synod of Bishops
- Sharing the Light of Faith: National Catechetical Directory†November 1977National Catechetical Directory (Sharing the Light of Faith)Bishops' Conferences
1980s
- Postquam apostoli25 March 1980Directive notes on cooperation among particular Churches and distribution of clergyRoman Curia
- The Hispanic Presence: Challenge and Commitment†12 December 1983The Hispanic PresenceBishops' Conferences
- Dialogue and Mission†10 June 1984The Attitude of the Church towards Followers of Other ReligionsRoman Curia
- What We Have Seen and Heard9 September 1984What We Have Seen and Heard (Black Catholic bishops on evangelization)Bishops' Conferences
- Notes on the correct way to present Jews and Judaism†24 June 1985Notes on Jews and Judaism in Preaching and CatechesisRoman Curia
- 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
- Nuntius (Message to the People of God)†7 December 1985II Extraordinary General Assembly (1985), 20th anniversary of the conclusion of Vatican II: Message to the People of GodSynod of Bishops
- Guide to the Training of Future Priests concerning Social Communications19 March 1986Guide on Social Communications for Future PriestsRoman Curia
- 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
- National Pastoral Plan for Hispanic Ministry†18 November 1987National Pastoral Plan for Hispanic MinistryBishops' Conferences
- The Religious Dimension of Education in a Catholic School7 April 1988The Religious Dimension of Education in a Catholic SchoolRoman Curia
- Unité et diversité dans l'Église11 April 1988Unity and Diversity in the ChurchTheological & Biblical Commissions
- 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
- Pornography and Violence in the Communications Media7 May 1989Pornography and Violence in the Media: A Pastoral ResponseRoman Curia
- Criteria for Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Cooperation in Communications4 October 1989Criteria for Ecumenical and Interreligious Cooperation in CommunicationsRoman Curia
1990s
- 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
- Ut testes simus Christi qui nos liberavit (Declaratio)†13 December 1991I Special Assembly for Europe (1991), So that we might be witnesses of Christ who has set us free: Final DeclarationSynod of Bishops
- II Sínodo Arquidiocesano de México: Evangelización de las Culturas en la Ciudad de México (ECUCIM)†1992Second Synod of the Archdiocese of MexicoDiocesan Bishops
- 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
- Stewardship: A Disciple's ResponseNovember 1992Stewardship: A Disciple's ResponseBishops' Conferences
- Inde a Pontificatus25 March 1993Uniting the Pontifical Councils for Culture and for Dialogue with Non-BelieversPope
- Varietates legitimae25 January 1994Fourth Instruction: Inculturation and the Roman LiturgyRoman Curia
- Message to the People of God†6 May 1994I Special Assembly for Africa (1994), The Church in Africa and her evangelizing mission towards the year 2000: Message [→ Ecclesia in Africa]Synod of Bishops
- The Presence of the Church in the University and in University Culture22 May 1994The Church in the University and University CultureRoman Curia
- 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
- Preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage13 May 1996Preparation for the Sacrament of MarriageRoman Curia
- Sons and Daughters of the Light: A Pastoral Plan for Ministry with Young Adults12 November 1996Sons and Daughters of the LightBishops' Conferences
- The Ecumenical Dimension in the Formation of those engaged in Pastoral Work†16 March 1997The Ecumenical Dimension in Pastoral FormationRoman Curia
- Becoming an Evangelizing People21 November 1997Becoming an Evangelizing People (on evangelization)Diocesan Bishops
- 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
- The Catholic School on the Threshold of the Third Millennium28 December 1997The Catholic School on the Threshold of the Third MillenniumRoman Curia
- What and How Do We and Ought We Teach About Each Other?26 March 1998ILC Vatican City joint statement on teachingEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
- Message of the Special Assembly for Asia†14 May 1998Special Assembly for Asia (1998), Jesus Christ the Saviour and his mission of love and service in Asia: Message [→ Ecclesia in Asia]Synod of Bishops
- Sharing Catholic Social Teaching: Challenges and Directions19 June 1998Sharing Catholic Social TeachingBishops' Conferences
- Message of the Special Assembly for Oceania10 December 1998Special Assembly for Oceania (1998), Jesus Christ and the Peoples of Oceania: Message [→ Ecclesia in Oceania]Synod of Bishops
- The Priest and the Third Christian Millennium19 March 1999The Priest and the Third Christian Millennium, Teacher of the WordRoman Curia
- Message of the Synod Fathers†22 October 1999II Special Assembly for Europe (1999), Jesus Christ alive in his Church, source of hope for Europe: final Message [→ Ecclesia in Europa]Synod of Bishops
- Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us: A Pastoral Plan for Adult Faith Formation17 November 1999Our Hearts Were Burning Within UsBishops' Conferences
2000s
- Welcoming the Stranger Among Us: Unity in Diversity15 November 2000Welcoming the Stranger Among UsBishops' Conferences
- Consecrated Persons and their Mission in Schools28 October 2002Consecrated Persons and their Mission in SchoolsRoman Curia
- Jesus Christ the Bearer of the Water of Life†3 February 2003A Christian Reflection on the New AgeRoman Curia
- Gathered and Sent: Documents of the Synod of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles6 September 2003Los Angeles Archdiocesan SynodDiocesan Bishops
- Where is Your God?†13 March 2004Responding to the Challenge of Unbelief and Religious Indifference TodayRoman Curia
- The Rapid Development24 January 2005To those responsible for communications (40 years after Inter Mirifica)Pope
- Renewing Our Commitment to Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools in the Third MillenniumJune 2005Renewing Our Commitment to Catholic SchoolsBishops' Conferences
- Compendium Catechismi28 June 2005Approval of the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic ChurchPope
- The Via Pulchritudinis†27 March 2006The Via Pulchritudinis, Privileged Pathway for Evangelisation and DialogueRoman Curia
- United States Catholic Catechism for Adults†July 2006U.S. Catholic Catechism for AdultsBishops' Conferences
- Doctrinal Note on some Aspects of Evangelization3 December 2007Doctrinal Note on some Aspects of EvangelizationRoman Curia
- Statuto del Cammino Neocatecumenale11 May 2008Neocatechumenal Way statutes: definitive approvalEcclesial Initiatives
- Circular Letter on Religious Education in Schools5 May 2009Circular Letter on Religious Education in SchoolsRoman Curia
2010s
- Disciples of the Lord: Sharing the Vision23 August 2010Disciples of the Lord (New Evangelization)Diocesan Bishops
- Ubicumque et semper21 September 2010Establishing the Pontifical Council for Promoting the New EvangelizationPope
- A New Pentecost: Inviting All to Follow Jesus†2011A New Pentecost (on evangelization)Diocesan Bishops
- Christian Witness in a Multi-Religious World†28 June 2011Christian Witness in a Multi-Religious World: Recommendations for ConductEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
- Freiburger Konzerthausrede25 September 2011Freiburg address on Entweltlichung (detachment from worldliness)Pope
- Pellegrini della verità, pellegrini della pace27 October 2011Assisi Day of Reflection, Dialogue and Prayer for Peace (renewed commitment)Ecumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
- Note with Pastoral Recommendations for the Year of Faith6 January 2012Note for the Year of FaithRoman Curia
- Disciples Called to Witness: The New Evangelization16 April 2012Disciples Called to WitnessBishops' Conferences
- Witness to the New World of Faith2 October 2012Witness to the New World of Faith (first pastoral letter)Diocesan Bishops
- Message to the People of God26 October 2012XIII Ordinary General Assembly (2012), The New Evangelization for the Transmission of the Christian Faith: Message [→ Evangelii Gaudium]Synod of Bishops
- Final List of Propositions27 October 2012XIII Ordinary General Assembly (2012), The New Evangelization: Final List of PropositionsSynod of Bishops
- Fides per doctrinam16 January 2013Transferring competence for catechesis to the Council for New EvangelizationPope
- Directory on the Ministry and Life of Priests (new edition)11 February 2013Directory on the Ministry and Life of Priests (2013)Roman Curia
- 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
- Synod of the Archdiocese of Washington: Statutes and Recommendations8 June 2014Archdiocese of Washington Synod 2014Diocesan Bishops
- Message of the III Extraordinary General Assembly18 October 2014III Extraordinary General Assembly (2014), Pastoral Challenges of the Family: MessageSynod of Bishops
- Relatio Synodi18 October 2014III Extraordinary General Assembly (2014), Pastoral Challenges of the Family in the Context of Evangelization: Relatio SynodiSynod of Bishops
- 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
- Discorso al Convegno di Firenze10 November 2015Address to the 5th Convention of the Italian Church, FlorencePope
- Create in Me a Clean Heart: A Pastoral Response to Pornography17 November 2015Create in Me a Clean HeartBishops' Conferences
- Cristãos leigos e leigas na Igreja e na sociedade (Doc. 105)†April 2016Lay Christians in Church and SocietyBishops' Conferences
- Common Declaration5 October 2016Common Declaration of Francis and Archbishop WelbyEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
- Living as Missionary Disciples: A Resource for Evangelization†2017Living as Missionary DisciplesBishops' Conferences
- Sanctuarium in Ecclesia11 February 2017Transferring competence for shrines to the Council for New EvangelizationPope
- For Greater Things You Were Born1 March 2017For Greater Things You Were Born (on human dignity and vocation)Diocesan Bishops
- Letter to the Bishops regarding the new revision of n. 2267 of the Catechism1 August 2018Letter on the Death Penalty revisionRoman Curia
- Missionary Discipleship in Crisis†October 2018Missionary Discipleship in Crisis (abuse crisis)Diocesan Bishops
- Final Document27 October 2018XV Ordinary General Assembly (2018), Young People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment: Final Document [→ Christus Vivit]Synod of Bishops
- Go Make Disciples! Building a Culture of Conversion and Discipleship25 January 2019Go Make Disciples! (archdiocesan pastoral plan)Diocesan Bishops
- Catechesis on the Acts of the Apostles29 May 2019 – 15 January 2020The journey of the Gospel in the Acts of the Apostles, 2019-2020Pope
- Amazonia: New Paths for the Church and for an Integral Ecology26 October 2019Special Assembly for the Pan-Amazon Region (2019): Final Document [→ Querida Amazonia]Synod of Bishops
2020s
- The Pastoral Conversion of the Parish Community in the Service of the Evangelising Mission of the Church29 June 2020Instruction on the Pastoral Conversion of the ParishRoman Curia
- In Tongues All Can Hear: Communicating the Hope of Christ in Times of Trial14 September 2020In Tongues All Can Hear (on media and communication)Diocesan Bishops
- Mensaje final y desafíos pastorales de la Primera Asamblea Eclesial de América Latina y el Caribe†28 November 2021Ecclesial Assembly: Final Message and Pastoral ChallengesBishops' Conferences
- De institutione catechistarum3 December 2021Rite of Institution of Catechists (editio typica)Roman Curia
- Praedicate Evangelium19 March 2022On the Roman Curia and its service to the Church and the worldPope
- Catechumenal Pathways for Married Life†15 June 2022Catechumenal Pathways for Married Life: Pastoral Guidelines for Local ChurchesRoman Curia
- Hacia una Iglesia sinodal en salida a las periferias†November 2022Toward a Synodal Church Going Forth to the PeripheriesBishops' Conferences
- Catechesis on Apostolic Zeal11 January 2023 – 13 December 2023The passion for evangelization: the apostolic zeal of the believer, incl. Vatican II on mission, 2023Pope
- National Pastoral Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministry: Missionary Disciples Going Forth with Joy16 June 2023National Pastoral Plan for Hispanic/Latino MinistryBishops' Conferences
- Letter to the People of God25 October 2023XVI Ordinary General Assembly, First Session (2023), For a Synodal Church: Letter to the People of GodSynod of Bishops
- A Synodal Church in Mission: Synthesis Report28 October 2023XVI Ordinary General Assembly, First Session (2023), For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, Mission: Synthesis ReportSynod of Bishops
- Ad theologiam promovendam1 November 2023New statutes of the Pontifical Academy of Theology (contextual theology)Pope
- National Statutes for the Christian Initiation of Adults25 April 2024National Statutes for Christian Initiation of AdultsBishops' Conferences
- Keeping Christ's Sacred Promise: A Pastoral Framework for Indigenous Ministry†June 2024Keeping Christ's Sacred PromiseBishops' Conferences
- Lettera sul ruolo della letteratura nella formazione17 July 2024Letter on the role of literature in formationPope
- For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, Mission26 October 2024XVI Ordinary General Assembly, Second Session (2021-2024 synod on synodality): Final Document (adopted by Pope Francis as ordinary magisterium)Synod of Bishops
- Antiqua et nova28 January 2025Note on the Relationship between Artificial Intelligence and Human IntelligenceRoman Curia
- Discorso al Collegio cardinalizio10 May 2025Address to the College of Cardinals (programmatic; Leo XIII, Evangelii gaudium, Vatican II)Pope
- Mensaje al Pueblo de Dios, 40ª Asamblea General del CELAM30 May 2025CELAM 40th General Assembly MessageBishops' Conferences
- Disegnare nuove mappe di speranza27 October 2025Drawing New Maps of Hope: 60th anniversary of Gravissimum educationisPope
- Interim Reports of the Study Groups17 November 2025Synod on synodality implementation: Interim Reports of the Study GroupsSynod of Bishops
- One Heart in Christ†2026One Heart in Christ (pastoral letter launching the first diocesan pastoral plan)Diocesan Bishops
- Concistoro straordinario7 January 2026Opening address to the Extraordinary Consistory (Evangelii gaudium, Curia, synodality, liturgy)Pope
- The Mission in the Digital Environment3 March 2026Synod Study Group 3 Final Report: The Mission in the Digital EnvironmentSynod of Bishops
- 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
- The pastoral challenge of polygamy24 March 2026SECAM Commission report for the Synod: The pastoral challenge of polygamySynod of Bishops
- Lettera ai Cardinali12 April 2026Letter to the Cardinals on the reception of Evangelii gaudium and reform of Christian initiationPope
- Magnifica humanitas15 May 2026On safeguarding the human person in the age of artificial intelligencePope