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Mater Populi Fidelis
Note on Baptism
The Bishop of Rome
Jubilee Indulgence 2025
On the Doctrine of Discovery
Plenary Indulgence on the Occasion of the World Day for Grandparents and Elderly
Towards Full Presence
Jewish - Catholic Joint Statement on Caring for the Terminally Ill 2023
Responses to Question Regarding Baptism with Formula Using "We Baptize"
Professio Fidei
Plenary Indulgence for the First World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
Regarding the Blessing of the Unions of Persons of the Same Sex
Note on the Morality of Using Some Anti-Covid-19 Vaccines
On McCarrick: The Search for Truth and a Glimpse of Hope
Let Us Return to the Eucharist with Joy
Letter, Samaritanus Bonus
Moral Reflections On Vaccines Prepared From Cells Derived From Aborted Human Foetuses
Summary - Special Pandemic Indulgence
The Death Penalty Is Inadmissable
List of Participants - General Assembly of the Ordinary Synod of Bishops (4-25 October 2015)
Lineamenta:
Letter to the Bishops of the Catholic Church Concerning the Reception of Holy Communion by the Divorced and Remarried Members of the Faithful
Norms De Gravioribis Delictis (Concerning the More Grave Crimes)
Vocation and Conversion
To the U.N. General Assembly on Children
Reflection of the General Secretary of the Synod of Bishops
The Significance of the Norms Concerning the Most Serious Crimes
TEILHARD DE CHARDIN
Vatican Opens German Material 1922-1939 in Secret Archives
Observations on the Use of the Roman Liturgy Prior to the 1970 Reform
Vocations in the Pontificate of John Paul II
Note of Clarification
The Present and Future of the Church in the Middle East
The Consecrated Life and Its Role in the Church and in the World
Relazione finale del Sinodo dei Vescovi
Instrumentum Laboris - XIV Ordinary General Assembly
The Vocation and the Mission of the Family
Pastors Called to Prophetic Role
Synod of Bishops: Special Assembly for the Middle East
Instrumentum Laboris: Pastoral Challenges of the Family in the Context of Evangelization
Synod of Bishops, Special Assembly for the Middle East: Instrumentum Laboris
Report of the General Secretary of the Synod of Bishops
XIII Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
Twelfth World Synod of Bishops: The Word of God
The Gospel in the World
Simposium of the College of Cardinals: Index
Statement on Women's Rights
U.N. Intervention: Archibishop Giovanni Lajolo, 27 September
The Holy See Intervention at the United Nations
To the UN Disarmament Committee
International Businesses and the Protection of Human Rights
Sexual Health Can never Mean Abortion
Solidarity Is Not an Option but Duty
OPENING ADDRESS TO U.S. CARDINALS AND BISHOPS
The Human Rights of Migrants
Response to the Irish Government Concerning the Cloyne Report
Rescriptum Ex Audientia Sanctissimi
Religious Freedom
Religious Freedom, Cornerstone of Human Dignity
UN Conference Against Racism, Durban
To End the Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
Human Person: The Key Value for Development
International Community Must Fight Discrimination Against Christians
Nuclear energy must be used not only peacefully but safely
Intervention by Cardinal Tarciscio Bertone on Multilateralism
Intervention at the Moscow Conference on Discrimination Against Christians
To the United Nations on the Moral-Cultural Dimension of Development
To the UN Commission on Human Rights
Statement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights
Many Dimensions of Humanism
The Holy See's Presence in International Organizations
International Criminal Court must safeguard human dignity
The Holy See and the Holy Land: Justice and Charity
TAhe Family Undivided
On faculties delegated to Superior Generals and Abbot-Presidents
Sexual Exploitation of Children Results from Erosion of Values
The Causes of Saints Are a Public Good
Statement by Apostolic Nuncio to U.N. on Disarmament
To Safeguard the Authenticity of the Magisterium
Intervention at the 54th Session of COPUOS
U.N. Meeting on Excessive Conventional Weapons
The Church's Freedom and Institutional Autonomy
To the UN Assembly on Children's Rights
TO UN General Assembly
Opening Address of Mary Ann Glendon
On Illicit Trade in Small Arms
The Holy See's Statement at the United Nations on Terrorism
Under no guise can abortion be promoted
The Significance of the Apostolic Constitution
Mass for Election of the Roman Pontiff
WE REMEMBER: A REFLECTION ON THE SHOAH
Notes on the Correct Way to Present the Jews and Judaism in Preaching and Catechesis in the Roman Catholic Church
The Gifts of God Are Irrevocable
Instruction on the Renewal of Religious Formation: In the Light of Vatican II Documents
Instruction on the Renewal of Religious Formation: The Importance and Function of the Document
Pope Francis' Reform
Question of Truth Lies at Centre of Theology
Relativism: The Central Problem for Faith Today
Presentation of Holy Thursday Letter to Priests 2002
Why Talk About Holiness?
Petrine Ministry and Communion in the Episcopate
Pornography and Violence in the Media
PORNOGRAPHY AND VIOLENCE IN THE MEDIA
The Church and Internet
Responses of the Catholic Church to the Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification
Statutes for the Protection of Minors
World Hunger
Sport and Tourism
The Shrine: Memory, Presence and Prophecy of the Living God
Renewed Pastoral Presence Among Seafarers
Second International Meeting: Final Document
Ten Commandments for Drivers
Sixth World Congress for the Pastoral Care of Gypsies: Final Document
The Dignity of Older People
Morning Watchmen
Institutional and Charismatic Aspects: Quasi Coessential to the Church's Constitution
Priests Within Associations of the Faithful
Service in Politics
The Fight Against Racism: the Hardest of Battles for Human Rights
The Church and Racism: Towards a More Fraternal Society
International Year of Shelter for the Homeless
Intervention of Msgr. Martin at Habitat II Conference June 13, 1996
THE FORCE OF LAW AGAINST THE LAW OF FORCE
Note on Use of the Environment
Peace and Everyday Life
The Church and Racism: an Introductory Update
Peace as a Radical Challenge
Speech To The Population Conference Planning Session
Towards a better distribution of land
Proclamation and Dialogue
Reflections on Pentecost 2000
Presentation of Holy See's Document on New Age
Message to Muslims
Message for Diwali
Ten Years After the Publication of 'Dialogue and Proclamation' (1991-2001)
Reflections on the Day of Prayer at Assisi, 24 January
The Reproductive Health of Refugees
Our Vision of Health Must Be Holistic
Vademecum for Confessors concerning some Aspects of the Morality of Congugal Life, 12 February 1997
President of the Pontifical Council for the Family to the UN
Proclaiming the Splendid Truth of the Family
The Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality
On the 25th Anniversary of the Puebla Conference
Preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage
Preface to the Lexicon
Stopping the Spread of HIV/AIDS
The Family and Life in Europe
On Embryo Reduction
Should 'Soft' Drugs Be Legalized?
Recommendations For Care of Divorced Catholics
Pastoral Care of the Family: Couples in Difficulty
On Human Cloning
Witnesses of Love
Report on Anglican-Catholic Relations
Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity: 2004 Survey Results
Joint Statement of Common Commemoration of the Reformation
Report on Russian Orthodox Church-Catholic Church Relations
REFORMED-CATHOLIC RELATIONS IN 2001
Report on World Alliance of Reformed Churches-Catholic Church Relations
Unitatis Redintegratio: A New Interpretation After 40 Years
Statement for the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity and a Delegation of the Presbyterian Church (USA)
So Who Really Are the Pentecostals?
PEACE IN THE WORLD:
Mennonite-Catholic Relations in 2001
METHODIST-CATHOLIC RELATIONS IN 2001
Mennonite-Catholic Dialogue
Report on Catholic-Reformed Relations
Report on Current Status of Methodist-Catholic Relations
Report on the Lutheran-Catholic Relations
Report on World Evangelical Alliance-Catholic Church Relations
On Admitting other Christians to Eucharistic Communion (cont..)
IN QUIBUS RERUM CIRCUMSTANTIIS
On admitting Other Christians to Eucharistic Communion in the Catholic Church
Report on Catholic-Orthodox Relations
Relations Between the Catholic Church and Ancient Churches of the East
Report on Catholic-Eastern Churches Relations
REPORT ON THE WORK OF THE FAITH AND ORDER COMMISSION
REPORT ON DIALOGUE WITH BAPTIST WORLD ALLIANCE
Results of Baptist-Catholic Meeting in Rome
Report on Current Status of Anglican-Catholic Relations
Report of Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Council for Culture
Jesus Christ the Bearer of the Water of Life
Presentation of Holy See's Document on New Age
The Martyr as Figure of Christian Humanism
The Pastoral Function of Ecclesiastical Museums
Presentation of Holy See's Document on New Age
Pastoral Approach to Culture
The Jewish People and Their Sacred Scriptures in the Christian Bible
The Interpretation of the Bible in the Church
The Historicity of the Gospels
Prospects for Xenotransplantation: Scientific Aspects and Ethical Considerations
The Subject in a Vegetative State: a Personalistic View
Press Release on Nature of Human Person as Foundation for the Right to Life
The Dignity of Human Procreation and Reproductive Technologies
Legalizing Euthanasia for Children in the Netherlands
Liturgical-Pastoral Guidelines on the Fast and Prayer for Peace
Obitus, Depositum et Tumulatio
The Crucial Factor
Relations of the Patriarchate of Moscow With the Holy See
Missions in the Pontificate of John Paul II
Misericordia Dei: Its Presentation to the Press
Promoting Human Development for All
The power of the Pope and the marriage of the baptized
Reflections on Humanae Vitae: Love and Offspring
The Joint Declaration Between the Catholic Church and the Lutheran World Federation on the Doctrine of Justification
Humanae Vitae: Understanding the Encyclical
Intervention on Doctrinal Note on Some Aspects of Evangelization
Intervention by Cardinal Kasper to the College of Cardinals
Navigation
Jubilee Year 2000 Calendar
Statement on Year of Faith
Sensus Fidei in the Life of the Church
Memory and Reconciliation: the Church and the Faults of the Past
The Hope of Salvation for Infants Who Die Without Being Baptized
Interview with the Regent of the Apostolic Penitentiary
The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church
The Eucharist: Source and Summit of the Life and Mission of the Church
Summary of Findings of the Apostolic Visitation in Ireland
Instrument for a New Evangelization
The Family in the Pontificate of John Paul II
The Eucharist and Freedom
Instruction for Applying the Liturgical Prescriptions of the Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches
To Give the Best of Oneself: Christian Perspective on Sport
On the Translation of Liturgical Texts for Celebrations with a Congregation
On the Instruction
Message to Catholics in China
Presentations of Dignitas Connubii
Presentation to the Press
Humanae Vitae 25 Years Later: Church Can Interpret Natural Law
Letter to Cloistered Religious on Praying for the Great Jubilee
Reasons for an Instruction
Instruction on the Sending Abroad and Sojourn of Diocesan Priests From Mission Territories
Reflection on Pentecost 2000
Status of St. Pius X Society
Status of Society of St. Pius X Masses
Instruction Universae Ecclesiae
Letter to the Bishop's Conferences On the Name of God
Lectionary Tables
Whether a Priest Celebrant may Communicate after the Faithful
Presentations of the Directory on Popular Piety
ON THE ORIENTATION OF THE PRIEST AT MASS
Norms for Communion Under Both Species in Latin Church
Presentation to the Press
Institutio Generalis Missalis Romani (3rd edition)
Liturgiam Authenticam: Background and Overview
Must We Stand for Communion?
The liturgical cult in honor of Blessed John Paul II
In Missa Cena Domini
Instruction on the Holy Eucharist
Rite of Reconciliation for Individual Penitents
Liturgical Norms on Cremation
Vatican Communication on Female Altar Servers
Posture of the Faithful following Communion
Some Highlights of the Liturgical Renewal Initiated by Sacrosanctum Concilium
Responses to Questions
Note with Pastoral Recommendations for the Year of Faith
Notification Regarding Certain Writings of Fr. Marciano Vidal, C.Ss.R.
Importance and Current Validity of the Document, Doctrinal Note on the Participation of Catholics in Political Life
Responses to Questions Proposed Concerning 'Uterine Isolation' and Related Matters
Notification concerning the text 'Mary and Human Liberation' by Fr. Tissa Balasuriya, O.M.I.
Monitum on the Writings of Fr. Teilhard de Chardin, SJ
Letter to the Society of Saint Pius X
Note on the Expression 'Sister Churches'
Note on the Force of the Doctrinal Decrees Concerning the Thought and Work of Fr Antonio Rosmini Serbati
Letter to Presidents of Episcopal Conferences (25 January 2007)
Letter on Vassula Ryden
Notification on Vassula Ryden
Notices on Vassula Ryden
Note on the Force of the Doctrinal Decrees
Responses to Some Questions Regarding Certain Aspects of the Doctrine of the Church
Vatican Reflections on the Teaching of 'Ordinatio Sacerdotalis'
Presentation of Redemptoris Mater
Testimony to the Power of Grace
The Church Protects Minors
The Primacy of the Successor of Peter in the Mystery of the Church
Presentation of Misericordia Dei
Participation of Catholics in Political Life
Placuit Deo. Letter to the Bishops of the Catholic Church
On Opus Angelorum
Oeconomicae et Pecuniariae Quaestiones
Profession of Faith and Oath of Fidelity
PROFESSION OF FAITH and THE OATH OF FIDELITY
Notification Regarding Sister Jeannine Gramick, SSND, and Father Robert Nugent, SDS
Notification on the Book, Jesus Symbol of God
Norms for the Translation of Biblical Texts for Use in the Liturgy
Normae de Gravioribus Delictis
Norms for Use of Low-Gluten Bread and Mustum, Follow-Up
Norms for Use of Low-Gluten Bread and
Norms for Use of Low-Gluten Bread and 'Mustum'
The Sexual Abuse of Minors: A Multi-faceted Response to the Challenge
Response to a 'Dubium': On the Validity of Baptism in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Note: On the Minister of the Anointing of the Sick
On Collaboration of Men and Women in the Church and in the World
The Scapular Medal
Letter to the Bishops on Some Aspects of Christian Meditation
Meeting With Sr Maria Lucia
Note Regarding Certain Interpretations of Light of the World
Instruction on Christian Freedom and Liberation
Instruction on Certain Aspects of the 'Theology of Liberation'
The Protocol Agreement of the Vatican and Archbishop Lefebvre
Syllabus of Pope St. Pius X Condemning the Errors of the Modernists
On Certain Questions Regarding the Collaboration of the Non-Ordained Faithful in the Sacred Ministry of Priest
The Definitive Character of the Doctrine of Ordinatio Sacerdotalis
St Josemaria: God Is Very Much at Work in Our World Today
Notification on Certain Writings of Father Jon Sobrino, S.J.
Iuvenescit Ecclesia
Instruction on Infant Baptism
Response to a Question on the Liceity of Hysterectomy in Certain Cases
Legislative Proposals on the Non-Discrimination of Homosexual Persons
Instruction on Prayers for Healing
On the Ecumenical Movement
The Ecclesiology of Vatican II
Notification on the Diaconal Ordination of Women
On the Correct Formula for Baptism
Some Comments on the Notifications
The Message of Fatima
Normae De Modo Procendi in Diudicandis Praesumptis Apparitionibus Ac Revelationibus (1978)
Letter of Cardinal Ratzinger on Aids
To Rise with Christ
New Procedures in the Rite of Beatification
Note on the Beatification of John Paul II
St Josemaria: God's Instrument for The Work
Index by Name
Message to the World's Priests
The Apostolic Visitation of Seminaries in the U.S.A.
Mission of Consecrated Persons in the School
Mission of Catholic Schools for Evangelization Today
The Erection of Opus Dei As A Personal Prelature
On Better Care for Catechetical Teaching
Seminar of Catholic-Muslim Forum: Final Declaration
Introduction to the Symposium of the College of Cardinals
Indulgence for the Year of Faith
Plenary Indulgence for World Youth Day 2008
The Apostle and the Missionary - Communion in Diversity
Plenary Indulgence Decree
The Gift of Indulgence
Indulgences Attached to Divine Mercy Devotions
Secretariat of State
Dicastery for Evangelization
Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith
Dicastery for the Eastern Churches
Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments
Dicastery for the Causes of the Saints
Dicastery for Bishops
Dicastery for the Clergy
Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life
Dicastery for the Laity, the Family and Life
Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity
Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue
Dicastery for Culture and Education
Dicastery for Integral Human Development
Dicastery for Legislative Texts
Dicastery for Communications
Apostolic Penitentiary
Decree on Betrothal and Marriage (1907)
Dialogue With Non-Believers (1968)
Pastoral Instruction "Communio et Progressio"
Inde Ab Aliquot Annis / On the Current Norms Governing Exorcisms (1985)
Decree of Excomunication of Archbishop Lefebvre (1988)
Criteria for Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Cooperation in Communications (1989)
Decree on the Cause of Canonization of Josemaria Escriva (1990)
Conscience and Truth. Address to the 10th Workshop for Bishops, Dallas, Texas (1991)
At the Dawn of a New Era, Aetatis Novae, Pastoral Instruction on Social Communications (1992)
Address: Christ, Faith, and the Challenge of Culturesrinal Commission (1993)
Decrees Promulgated for the Servants of God (1993-2000)
'Humanae Vitae' 25 Years Later (1993)
Comments on the Encyclical Veritatis Splendor (1993)
The Family, the Heart of the Civilization of Love
Presentation of Ordinatio Sacerdotalis (1994)
Address to the United Nations Conference On Population (1994)
Consecrated Life, A Sign of the Church's Vitality (1994)
Summary of Encyclical "Evangelium Vitae", the Gospel of Life (1995)
Declaration at the World Summit on Social Development in Copenhagen (1995)
Greek and Latin Traditions Regarding the Procession of the Holy Spirit (1995)
Publications of the Holy See and Related Institutions
Concerning the Teaching Contained in 'Ordinatio Sacerdotalis' (1995)
Truth and the Meaning of Human Sexuality
Homily at Mass for Families
UK Visit: Familiaris Consortio and the Family (1996)
UK Visit: Evangelium Vitae and the Pro-Life Movement (1996)
Statement on Partial Birth Abortion (1996)
A Deceptive Compromise On Anti-Personnel Landmines (1996)
Statement of Holy See Press Office Director at Habitat II (1996)
Bishop Claverie: A Life Sacrificed for Love (1996)
Do Not Reduce African Aid (1996)
Ethics in Advertising (1997)
Press Rease: Holy See Not to Contribute to UNICEF (1997)
Economic sanctions must be used with great discernment (1998)
Doctrinal Declarations of Episcopal Conferences (1999)
Contempt for the Eucharist (1999)
Great Jubilee A.D. 2000 Events (2000)
All Is Possible When We Rely on Christ (2000)
Basic Agreement Holy See & the PLO (2002)
Address to Pontifical Mission Societies (2000)
Ethics in Communications (2000)
Declaration: On Divorced and Remarried Persons (2000)
Family, Marriage and De Facto Unions (2000)
Declaration on the Production and the Scientific and Therapeutic Use of Human Embryonic Stem Cells (2000)
Declaration to United Nations Millenium Summit (2000)
Respect for the Dignity of the Dying
Evangelii nuntiandi: Paul VI's Pastoral Testament to the Church (2001)
Guidelines for the Pastoral Care of Tourism (2001)
Communique on Announced Cloning of Human Embryo in U.S. (2001)
Ethics in Internet (2002)
Five Key Points of Holy See on Holy Land (2002)
Neo-Catechumenal Way, Decree of Approval
Decree of Approval of Statutes of Neocatechumenal Way 'Ad Experimentum' (2002)
Biography, Josemaria Escriva de Balaguer (2002)
Final Communiqué: Ethics of Biomedical Research (2003)
Ecumenism in the Pontificate of John Paul II (2003)
A Legacy: The Pope of Peace (2003)
Interview, Cardinal Ratzinger on Communion and Episcopal Collegiality(2004)
40th Anniversary of Vatican II Decree 'Unitatis Redintegratio' (2004)
Presentation: Erga Migrantes Caritas Christi (2004)
Worthiness to Receive Holy Communion: General Principles (2004)
Commentary on 25th World Day of Tourism (2004)
Eucharistic Congress 2004: Eucharist, Light and Life of the New Millenium (2004)
Ecumenical Celebration: Istanbul, Turkey (2004)
Commentary: 91st World Day of Migrants and Refugees (2005)
Presentation: Instruction About Norms in Marriage Cases (2005)
The Commission on Faith and Order of the World Council of Churches
Eucharistic Concelebration for the Repose of the Soul of Pope John Paul II (2005)
Homily of the Funeral Mass of Pope John Paul II (2005)
Edict: Cause for Beatification and Canonization of John Paul II (2005)
Decree & Communique: The Papal and Pre-papal Writings of P. Benedict XVI (2005)
Instrumentum Laboris: The Eucharist: Source and Summit of the Life and Mission of the Church (2005)
Index: 11th World Synod of Bishops: On the Eucharist
Actus Formalis Defectionis ab Ecclesia Catholica (2006)
Final Declaration: International Congress (2007)
Achieving Social Development for All (2007)
Closing of the National Eucharistic Congress: 30 August 2007
Holy See on Tolerance and Nondiscrimination (2007)
Address: Special Conference in Poland on the Religious Factor and the Future of Europe (2007)
Final Document: Third International Meeting, Pastoral Care, People of the Street (2007)
Summary: Doctrinal Note on Some Aspects of Evangelization (2007)
Index of Documents Related to the Missal of 1962
Apostolic Penitentiary: Pauline Year Indulgences (2008)
Decrees of Plenary Indulgences for Pilgrimages to the Cathedral (2008)
Address: Anglican Communion's Lambeth Conference: Canterbury, 30 July 2008
Final Report on Apostolic Visitation to U.S. Centers of Priestly Formation (2008)
Decree Remitting the Excommunication of the Bishops of the Society of St Pius X (2009)
Unofficial Synthesis: Encyclical "Caritas in Veritate" of His Holiness Benedict XVI (2009)
Note on Personal Ordinariates for Anglicans Entering the Catholic Church (2009)
Communiqué on Archbishop Emmanuel Milingo (2009)
Final Declaration (2002)
Cardinal Ratzinger and Revision of Canonical Penal Law (2010)
Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham (2011)
Modification to Rites for the Creation of New Cardinals (2012)
Holy Father Meets with Members of Neo-Catechumenal Way (2012)
Doctrinal Assessment of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (2012)
A Path to Peace or a Source of Strife (2012)
Summary: Instrumentum Laboris of the 13th Ordinary Assembly on "Transmitting the Christian Faith" (2012)
In the Communion of the Church (2012)
Plenary Indulgence for the Year of Faith (2012)
Ring of Pope Francis (2013)
A Responsibility to Protect (2014)
Interview: On the new procedural matrmonial norms (2015)
Address by Cardinal Erdo, Relator General, Synod on the Family (2015)
Implementing and Observing the Reform of Nullity Procedures (2015)
A Fourth Path to Sainthood (2017)
Holy See's Pastoral Guidelines Concerning Civil Registration of Clergy in China (2019)
Interview: For the Good of Catholics in China (2023)