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Moral Life

Christian moral teaching on conscience, life, sexuality and the family.

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1880s

  1. Arcanum Divinae Sapientiae10 February 1880On Christian MarriagePope
  2. Libertas20 June 1888On the Nature of Human LibertyPope

1920s

  1. Divini Illius Magistri31 December 1929On Christian EducationPope

1930s

  1. Casti Connubii31 December 1930On Christian MarriagePope
  2. Vigilanti Cura29 June 1936On Motion PicturesPope

1940s

  1. La solennità della Pentecoste1 June 1941Radio Message for Pentecost (50th anniversary of Rerum Novarum)Pope
  2. Benignitas et Humanitas24 December 1944Christmas Radio Message on DemocracyPope

1950s

  1. Miranda Prorsus8 September 1957On Motion Pictures, Radio and TelevisionPope

1960s

  1. Inter Mirifica4 December 1963Decree on the Media of Social CommunicationsEcumenical Council
  2. Nazareth5 January 1964Address at the Basilica of the Annunciation, NazarethPope
  3. Gravissimum Educationis28 October 1965Declaration on Christian EducationEcumenical Council
  4. Dignitatis Humanae7 December 1965Declaration on Religious FreedomEcumenical Council
  5. Gaudium et Spes7 December 1965Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern WorldEcumenical Council
  6. Hodie Concilium7 December 1965Address at the Last Public Session of the CouncilPope
  7. Closing Message to Women8 December 1965Closing Message of the Council to WomenPope
  8. General Audience of 30 March 196630 March 1966Gaudium et Spes and the Church's loving optimism toward the modern world (1966)Pope
  9. Humanae Vitae25 July 1968On the Regulation of BirthPope
  10. Human Life in Our Day15 November 1968Human Life in Our DayBishops' Conferences
  11. Ordo celebrandi Matrimonium19 March 1969Rite of Marriage (editio typica)Roman Curia

1970s

  1. Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Facilities†November 1971Ethical and Religious Directives (1st ed.)Bishops' Conferences
  2. Haec Sacra Congregatio11 April 1973Letter on the indissolubility of marriageRoman Curia
  3. 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
  4. Quaestio de abortu18 November 1974Declaration on Procured AbortionRoman Curia
  5. Quaecumque sterilizatio13 March 1975Reply on sterilization in Catholic hospitalsRoman Curia
  6. Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities20 November 1975Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life ActivitiesBishops' Conferences
  7. Persona humana29 December 1975Declaration on certain questions concerning sexual ethicsRoman Curia
  8. To Live in Christ Jesus: A Pastoral Reflection on the Moral Life11 November 1976To Live in Christ JesusBishops' Conferences
  9. Propositions on the Doctrine of Christian Marriage1977Propositions on the Doctrine of Christian MarriageTheological & Biblical Commissions
  10. 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
  11. Pastoral Statement of U.S. Catholic Bishops on Persons with Disabilities16 November 1978Persons with DisabilitiesBishops' Conferences
  12. Documento de Puebla: La evangelización en el presente y en el futuro de América Latina13 February 1979Puebla DocumentBishops' Conferences
  13. Redemptor Hominis4 March 1979The Redeemer of ManPope
  14. Theology of the Body5 September 1979Catechesis cycle on human love in the divine plan (1979-1984)Pope
  15. Brothers and Sisters to Us14 November 1979Brothers and Sisters to Us (on racism)Bishops' Conferences

1980s

  1. Iura et bona5 May 1980Declaration on EuthanasiaRoman Curia
  2. Address to UNESCO2 June 1980Address to UNESCO on culturePope
  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. Familia a Deo Instituta9 May 1981Establishing the Pontifical Council for the FamilyPope
  6. Laborem Exercens14 September 1981On human workPope
  7. Familiaris Consortio22 November 1981On the role of the Christian family in the modern worldPope
  8. Magnum Matrimonii Sacramentum7 October 1982Erecting the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and FamilyPope
  9. Propositions on the Dignity and Rights of the Human Person1983Propositions on the Dignity and Rights of the Human PersonTheological & Biblical Commissions
  10. Charter of the Rights of the Family22 October 1983Charter of the Rights of the FamilyRoman Curia
  11. Educational Guidance in Human Love1 November 1983Educational Guidance in Human LoveRoman Curia
  12. Reconciliatio et Paenitentia2 December 1984On reconciliation and penance in the mission of the Church todayPope
  13. Dilecti Amici31 March 1985To the youth of the world (International Youth Year)Pope
  14. Homosexualitatis problema1 October 1986Letter on the Pastoral Care of Homosexual PersonsRoman Curia
  15. Donum vitae22 February 1987Instruction on Respect for Human Life in its OriginRoman Curia
  16. Mulieris Dignitatem15 August 1988On the dignity and vocation of womenPope
  17. The Church and Racism†3 November 1988The Church and Racism: Towards a More Fraternal SocietyRoman Curia
  18. Pornography and Violence in the Communications Media7 May 1989Pornography and Violence in the Media: A Pastoral ResponseRoman Curia
  19. Redemptoris Custos15 August 1989On St Joseph in the life of Christ and the ChurchPope

1990s

  1. Ordo celebrandi Matrimonium (editio typica altera)19 March 1990Rite of Marriage, second typical editionRoman Curia
  2. Some Considerations concerning Legislative Proposals on Non-discrimination of Homosexual Persons23 July 1992Considerations on Non-discrimination LegislationRoman Curia
  3. Catechism of the Catholic Church11 October 1992Catechism of the Catholic Church (1992)Pope
  4. Responses concerning uterine isolation31 July 1993Responses on Uterine IsolationRoman Curia
  5. Veritatis Splendor6 August 1993On fundamental questions of the Church's moral teachingPope
  6. Follow the Way of Love17 November 1993Follow the Way of Love (to families)Bishops' Conferences
  7. Gratissimam Sane2 February 1994Letter to FamiliesPope
  8. Vitae Mysterium11 February 1994Establishing the Pontifical Academy for LifePope
  9. 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
  10. Annus internationalis Familiae14 September 1994Letter on reception of Communion by divorced and remarried faithfulRoman Curia
  11. Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services (revised)†November 1994Ethical and Religious Directives (1994 rev.)Bishops' Conferences
  12. Letter to Children13 December 1994Letter to Children in the Year of the FamilyPope
  13. Charter for Health Care Workers†1 January 1995Charter for Health Care Workers (1995)Roman Curia
  14. Evangelium Vitae25 March 1995On the value and inviolability of human lifePope
  15. Letter to Women29 June 1995Letter to Women ahead of the Beijing ConferencePope
  16. Ecclesia in Africa14 September 1995Post-synodal exhortation on the Church in AfricaPope
  17. The Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality8 December 1995The Truth and Meaning of Human SexualityRoman Curia
  18. Preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage13 May 1996Preparation for the Sacrament of MarriageRoman Curia
  19. Vademecum for Confessors concerning some aspects of the morality of conjugal life12 February 1997Vademecum for Confessors on Conjugal MoralityRoman Curia
  20. Ethics in Advertising22 February 1997Ethics in AdvertisingRoman Curia
  21. Always Our Children10 September 1997Always Our ChildrenBishops' Conferences
  22. Of Human Life22 July 1998Of Human Life (on Humanae Vitae)Diocesan Bishops
  23. The Dignity of Older People and their Mission in the Church and in the World1 October 1998The Dignity of Older PeopleRoman Curia
  24. Living the Gospel of Life: A Challenge to American CatholicsNovember 1998Living the Gospel of LifeBishops' Conferences
  25. Letter to the Elderly1 October 1999Letter to the ElderlyPope

2000s

  1. Ethics in Communications4 June 2000Ethics in CommunicationsRoman Curia
  2. Family, Marriage and De Facto Unions26 July 2000Family, Marriage and 'De Facto' UnionsRoman Curia
  3. E Sancti Thomae Mori31 October 2000Proclaiming St Thomas More patron of statesmen and politiciansPope
  4. Dwell in My Love4 April 2001Dwell in My Love (on racism)Diocesan Bishops
  5. Ethics in Internet22 February 2002Ethics in InternetRoman Curia
  6. Doctrinal Note on some questions regarding the participation of Catholics in political life24 November 2002Doctrinal Note on Catholics in Political LifeRoman Curia
  7. Considerations regarding proposals to give legal recognition to unions between homosexual persons3 June 2003Considerations on Legal Recognition of Same-sex UnionsRoman Curia
  8. Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church2 April 2004Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the ChurchRoman Curia
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. Instruction concerning the criteria for the discernment of vocations with regard to persons with homosexual tendencies4 November 2005Criteria for Discernment of Vocations (homosexual tendencies)Roman Curia
  12. Catholics in the Public Square†2006Catholics in the Public SquareDiocesan Bishops
  13. Dignifying the Divine Image7 November 2006ILC Cape Town Statement on Health Care and HIV/AIDSEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  14. Happy Are Those Who Are Called to His Supper14 November 2006Happy Are Those Who Are Called to His SupperBishops' Conferences
  15. Ministry to Persons with a Homosexual Inclination: Guidelines for Pastoral Care14 November 2006Ministry to Persons with a Homosexual InclinationBishops' Conferences
  16. Documento de Aparecida31 May 2007Aparecida DocumentBishops' Conferences
  17. Responses concerning Artificial Nutrition and Hydration1 August 2007Responses on Artificial Nutrition and HydrationRoman Curia
  18. Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship14 November 2007Forming Consciences for Faithful CitizenshipBishops' Conferences
  19. The Bible and Morality: Biblical Roots of Christian Conduct11 May 2008The Bible and Morality: Biblical Roots of Christian ConductTheological & Biblical Commissions
  20. Dignitas personae8 September 2008Instruction on Certain Bioethical QuestionsRoman Curia
  21. Final Declaration, Catholic-Muslim Forum6 November 2008Final Declaration of the first Catholic-Muslim Forum SeminarEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  22. 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
  23. Marriage: Love and Life in the Divine Plan17 November 2009Marriage: Love and Life in the Divine PlanBishops' Conferences

2010s

  1. Reichstag Address22 September 2011Address to the German Bundestag on the foundations of lawPope
  2. Africae munus19 November 2011On the Church in Africa: reconciliation, justice and peacePope
  3. The Language of Love†March 2014The Language of Love (on contraception)Diocesan Bishops
  4. Message of the III Extraordinary General Assembly18 October 2014III Extraordinary General Assembly (2014), Pastoral Challenges of the Family: MessageSynod of Bishops
  5. Relatio Synodi18 October 2014III Extraordinary General Assembly (2014), Pastoral Challenges of the Family in the Context of Evangelization: Relatio SynodiSynod of Bishops
  6. Catechesis on the Family17 December 2014 – 18 November 2015Thirty-three catecheses on the family around the two Synods on the Family, 2014-2015Pope
  7. A Light Brightly Visible†July 2015A Light Brightly Visible (on religious freedom and politics)Diocesan Bishops
  8. Into the Breach29 September 2015Into the Breach (apostolic exhortation to men)Diocesan Bishops
  9. 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
  10. Create in Me a Clean Heart: A Pastoral Response to Pornography17 November 2015Create in Me a Clean HeartBishops' Conferences
  11. Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship (2015 revision)17 November 2015Faithful Citizenship (2015)Bishops' Conferences
  12. New Charter for Health Care Workers†2016New Charter for Health Care WorkersRoman Curia
  13. Joint Declaration12 February 2016Havana Joint DeclarationEcumenical & Interreligious Dialogue
  14. Amoris laetitia19 March 2016On love in the familyPope
  15. Sedula mater15 August 2016Establishing the Dicastery for Laity, Family and LifePope
  16. For Greater Things You Were Born1 March 2017For Greater Things You Were Born (on human dignity and vocation)Diocesan Bishops
  17. Summa familiae cura8 September 2017Establishing the John Paul II Pontifical Theological Institute for Marriage and Family SciencesPope
  18. Oeconomicae et pecuniariae quaestiones6 January 2018Considerations for an Ethical Discernment on the Economic-Financial SystemRoman Curia
  19. The Splendor of Love2 February 2018The Splendor of Love (on Humanae Vitae)Diocesan Bishops
  20. Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services (6th ed.)June 2018Ethical and Religious Directives (6th ed.)Bishops' Conferences
  21. Catechesis on the Commandments13 June 2018 – 28 November 2018The Ten Commandments read in Christ, 2018Pope
  22. Letter to the Bishops regarding the new revision of n. 2267 of the Catechism1 August 2018Letter on the Death Penalty revisionRoman Curia
  23. Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to LoveNovember 2018Open Wide Our HeartsBishops' Conferences
  24. Complete My Joy†December 2018Complete My Joy (apostolic exhortation to husbands and wives, mothers and fathers)Diocesan Bishops
  25. The Journey to Racial Justice: Repentance, Healing and Action21 January 2019The Journey to Racial JusticeDiocesan Bishops
  26. Male and Female He Created Them2 February 2019Towards a Path of Dialogue on Gender Theory in EducationRoman Curia
  27. Che cosa è l'uomo? (Sal 8,5)30 September 2019What is Man? (Ps 8:5): An Itinerary of Biblical AnthropologyTheological & Biblical Commissions

2020s

  1. Samaritanus bonus14 July 2020Letter on the Care of Persons in the Critical and Terminal Phases of LifeRoman Curia
  2. Fratelli tutti3 October 2020On fraternity and social friendshipPope
  3. Patris corde8 December 2020On St Joseph, 150th anniversary of his proclamation as Patron of the Universal ChurchPope
  4. Note on the morality of using some anti-Covid-19 vaccines21 December 2020Note on Anti-Covid-19 VaccinesRoman Curia
  5. Responsum ad dubium regarding the blessing of the unions of persons of the same sex22 February 2021Responsum on Blessing Same-sex UnionsRoman Curia
  6. Called to the Joy of Love: A National Pastoral Framework for Marriage and Family Life Ministry18 June 2021Called to the Joy of LoveBishops' Conferences
  7. A Catechesis on the Human Person and Gender Ideology12 August 2021A Catechesis on the Human Person and Gender IdeologyDiocesan Bishops
  8. Catechesis on St Joseph17 November 2021 – 16 February 2022Twelve catecheses on St Joseph in the year dedicated to him, 2021-2022Pope
  9. Catechesis on Old Age23 February 2022 – 24 August 2022Eighteen catecheses on the meaning and value of old age, 2022Pope
  10. Catechumenal Pathways for Married Life†15 June 2022Catechumenal Pathways for Married Life: Pastoral Guidelines for Local ChurchesRoman Curia
  11. Catechesis on Discernment31 August 2022 – 4 January 2023Fourteen catecheses on spiritual discernment, 2022-2023Pope
  12. Joint Statement on the Doctrine of Discovery30 March 2023Joint Statement on the 'Doctrine of Discovery'Roman Curia
  13. On the Unity of the Body and Soul: Accompanying Those Experiencing Gender Dysphoria†April 2023On the Unity of the Body and SoulDiocesan Bishops
  14. That They Might Have Life10 November 2023That They Might Have Life (on marijuana and drug culture)Diocesan Bishops
  15. Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship (new introductory note)†15 November 2023Faithful Citizenship (2023)Bishops' Conferences
  16. Fiducia supplicans18 December 2023Declaration on the Pastoral Meaning of BlessingsRoman Curia
  17. Dignitas infinita2 April 2024Declaration on Human DignityRoman Curia
  18. The Christian Family, In Vitro Fertilization, and Heroic Witness to True Love22 January 2025The Christian Family and IVFDiocesan Bishops
  19. Antiqua et nova28 January 2025Note on the Relationship between Artificial Intelligence and Human IntelligenceRoman Curia
  20. Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services (7th ed.)12 November 2025Ethical and Religious Directives (7th ed.)Bishops' Conferences
  21. Special Pastoral Message on Immigration12 November 2025Special Message on ImmigrationBishops' Conferences
  22. Una caro25 November 2025In Praise of Monogamy: Doctrinal Note on Marriage as Exclusive UnionRoman Curia
  23. 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
  24. The pastoral challenge of polygamy24 March 2026SECAM Commission report for the Synod: The pastoral challenge of polygamySynod of Bishops
  25. Magnifica humanitas15 May 2026On safeguarding the human person in the age of artificial intelligencePope
  26. 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