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Fiducia Supplicans
Ad Resurgendum cum Christo
On the Doctrine of Discovery
For the Good of Catholics in China
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"
Redemptionis Sacramentum
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
In the Household of Bethany
Teachers of Wisdom
Decree, St. Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church
Note on the Morality of Using Some Anti-Covid-19 Vaccines
Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
In the Year of Saint Joseph the Gift of Indulgences
On McCarrick: The Search for Truth and a Glimpse of Hope
Let Us Return to the Eucharist with Joy
Doctrinal Note on the Modification of the Sacramental Formula of Baptism
Decree on Plenary Indulgences for the Deceased Faithful in the Current Pandemic
Letter, Samaritanus Bonus
Euthanasia Remains an Inadmissible Act
Moral Reflections On Vaccines Prepared From Cells Derived From Aborted Human Foetuses
Summary - Special Pandemic Indulgence
Decree on the granting of special Indulgences to the faithful in the current pandemic
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
Holy See's Pastoral Guidelines Concerning Civil Registration of Clergy in China
Complementary Norms for the Apostolic Constitution Anglicanorum Coetibus
Holy See on the Rights of Youth
To the U.N. General Assembly on Children
Interview With Prefect of Doctrinal Congregation
Holy See on Tolerance and Nondiscrimination
A ZENIT DAILY DISPATCH
Declaration On Bishops and Priests Ordained Secretly in the Czech Republic
Male and Female He Created Them
Reflection of the General Secretary of the Synod of Bishops
Statement on Gospel of Life
Unofficial Synthesis of the Encyclical Caritas in Veritate of His Holiness Benedict XVI
The Significance of the Norms Concerning the Most Serious Crimes
Ring of Pope Francis
Note on Personal Ordinariates for Anglicans Entering the Catholic Church
Presentation of Ordinatio Sacerdotalis
Declaration of the Holy See Press Office
Holy See Press Communiqué
Statement of Holy See Press Office Director at Habitat II June 12, 1996
Communique on Announced Cloning of Human Embryo in U.S.
TEILHARD DE CHARDIN
Summary: Doctrinal Note on Some Aspects of Evangelization
Vatican Opens German Material 1922-1939 in Secret Archives
Statement on Partial Birth Abortion
Observations on the Use of the Roman Liturgy Prior to the 1970 Reform
Vocations in the Pontificate of John Paul II
Canonical Status of the So-Called Bishops of Pidhirci
Modification to Rites for the Creation of New Cardinals
Cardinal Ratzinger and Revision of Canonical Penal Law
Publications of the Roman Curia and Holy See-Related Institutions
Plenary Indulgence for the Year of Faith
Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham
Note of Clarification
Holy Father Meets with Members of Neo-Catechumenal Way
Presentation of Instruction About Norms in Marriage Cases
CDF Guidelines on Sexual Abuse Allegations
A ZENIT DAILY DISPATCH
Homily at Mass for Families
The Family, the Heart of the Civilization of Love
Familiaris Consortio and the Family
Evangelium Vitae and the Pro-Life Movement
Article on: Truth and the Meaning of Human Sexuality
Transmitting the Christian Faith
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
Final Relatio of the Synod of Bishops to the Holy Father Francis, 24 October 2015
Instrumentum Laboris - XIV Ordinary General Assembly
The Vocation and the Mission of the Family
Address by Cardinal Erdő, Relator General of the Synod
Pastors Called to Prophetic Role
Encounter With the Living Jesus: Way to Conversion, Communion and Solidarity in America
Lineamenta - Synod on the Eucharist
Consecrated Life, A Sign of the Church's Vitality
The Final Report of the 1985 Extraordinary Synod
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
Eleventh World Synod of Bishops: On the Eucharist
The Gospel in the World
Simposium of the College of Cardinals: Index
Holy See's Statement to UN General Assembly
Statement on Women's Rights
Declaration to United Nations Millenium Summit
U.N. Intervention: Archibishop Giovanni Lajolo, 27 September
The Holy See Intervention at the United Nations
Holy See Not to Contribute to UNICEF in 1997
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
Economic sanctions must be used with great discernment
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
Some of the Many Facets of Holy See Relations with States
UN Conference Against Racism, Durban
Decree and Communiqu
To End the Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
Human Person: The Key Value for Development
International Community Must Fight Discrimination Against Christians
Secretary of State to the Nuncios in Countries of the Middle East
Nuclear energy must be used not only peacefully but safely
Note from the Secretariat of State
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
Holy See Statement on Religious Liberty
Jerusalem: Considerations of the Secretariat of State
Many Dimensions of Humanism
Fundamental Agreement Between the Holy See and the State of Israel
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
Address: Special Conference in Poland on the Religious Factor and the Future of Europe
Secretary of State's Message at Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples
Communiqué on New Legislation for the Prevention of Illegal Activities in Financial and Monetary Sectors
TAhe Family Undivided
On faculties delegated to Superior Generals and Abbot-Presidents
Sexual Exploitation of Children Results from Erosion of Values
A Responsibility to Protect
The Causes of Saints Are a Public Good
Statement by Apostolic Nuncio to U.N. on Disarmament
Drug trafficking must be combatted
Declaration of Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, Secretary of State
To Safeguard the Authenticity of the Magisterium
Intervention at the 54th Session of COPUOS
Declaration at the World Summit on Social Development in Copenhagen
U.N. Meeting on Excessive Conventional Weapons
Considerations on the Issue of Human Cloning
The Church's Freedom and Institutional Autonomy
To the UN Assembly on Children's Rights
Archbishop Renato Martino's Statement on Cairo
Archbishop Renato Martino's Address to the United Nations Conference On Population
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
Do Not Reduce African Aid
Under no guise can abortion be promoted
Five Key Points of Holy See on Holy Land
The Significance of the Apostolic Constitution
For the 40th Anniversary of Sacrosanctum Concilium
Mass for Election of the Roman Pontiff
Homily, Funeral Mass for Pope John Paul II
We Remember: A Reflection on the Shoah
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
Guidelines and Suggestions for Implementing Conciliar Declaration 'Nostra Aetate'
The Gifts of God Are Irrevocable
Implementing and Observing
Instruction on the Renewal of Religious Formation: In the Light of Vatican II Documents
Eucharistic Concelebration for the Repose of the Soul of Pope John Paul II
Instruction on the Renewal of Religious Formation: The Importance and Function of the Document
Letter from Cardinal Ottaviani to His Holiness Pope Paul VI Rome, September 25th, 1969
Pope Francis' Reform
Question of Truth Lies at Centre of Theology
Relativism: The Central Problem for Faith Today
Christ, Faith and the Challenge of Cultures
CONSCIENCE AND TRUTH
COMMENTS ON VERITATIS SPLENDOR
Presentation of Holy Thursday Letter to Priests 2002
Why Talk About Holiness?
Hope, Not Trepidation
Petrine Ministry and Communion in the Episcopate
A 25-Year Pontificate at the Service of Peace
Pornography and Violence in the Media
PORNOGRAPHY AND VIOLENCE IN THE MEDIA
At the Dawn of a New Era
Ethics in Internet
Ethics in Communications
Criteria for Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Cooperation in Communications
Communio et Progressio
The Church and Internet
Ethics in Advertising
Responses of the Catholic Church to the Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification
Statutes for the Protection of Minors
Charter for Health Care Workers
World Hunger
Guidelines for the Pastoral Care of Tourism
A Sustainable Tourism for the Protection of Biodiversity
Sport and Tourism
The Shrine: Memory, Presence and Prophecy of the Living God
Renewed Pastoral Presence Among Seafarers
For the Presentation of Erga Migrantes Caritas Christi
Second International Meeting: Final Document
16th Plenary Meeting: Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants
Erga migrantes caritas Christi
Ten Commandments for Drivers
Sixth World Congress for the Pastoral Care of Gypsies: Final Document
Final Document: Third International Meeting, Pastoral Care, People of the Street
Commentary on 25th World Day of Tourism
The Dignity of Older People
Approval of Statutes: Guarantee of Authenticity
Decree of Approval of Statutes of Neocatechumenal Way 'Ad Experimentum'
Morning Watchmen
Institutional and Charismatic Aspects: Quasi Coessential to the Church's Constitution
Priests Within Associations of the Faithful
Achieving Social Development for All
Service in Politics
The Fight Against Racism: the Hardest of Battles for Human Rights
The Church and Racism: Towards a More Fraternal Society
Holy See Statement in Tirana
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
At the Service of the Human Community
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
Dialogue Based on Respect for Spirit's Action in Others
Proclamation and Dialogue
Reflections on Pentecost 2000
Dialogue With Non-Believers
Presentation of Holy See's Document on New Age
Message to Muslims
Final Declaration
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
Final Statement to 26th Special Session of General Assembly
Holy See to U.N. General Assembly's Special Session on HIV/AIDS
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
Ethical and Pastoral Dimensions of Population Trends
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
Family, Marriage and De Facto Unions
Family, Marriage and De Facto Unions
The Family and Life in Europe
On Embryo Reduction
An Economy for the Family
Should 'Soft' Drugs Be Legalized?
Recommendations For Care of Divorced Catholics
Pastoral Care of the Family: Couples in Difficulty
Family and Demography in Europe
Conclusions of Theological-Pastoral Congress
On Human Cloning
A Call for Life and the Family
Conclusions of the Pontifical Council's 17 Plenary Assembly
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
DIALOGUE WITH REFORMED CHURCHES
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?
Dialogue With Pentecostals
PEACE IN THE WORLD:
Dialogue With the Orthodox Churches
Authentic Ecumenism Is a Grace of Truth
Dialogue With the Orthodox
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
JOINT DECLARATION ON THE DOCTRINE OF JUSTIFICATION
PRESENTATION OF THE JOINT STATEMENT
ANNEX TO COMMON STATEMENT
OFFICIAL COMMON STATEMENT
Joint Declaration on Justification
Ecumenical Celebration: Istanbul, Turkey
Dialogue Betweem Rome and Greek Orthodox
Greek and Latin Traditions Regarding the Procession of the Holy Spirit
Faith and Order and the Multilateral Dialogue on the Church
Report on World Evangelical Alliance-Catholic Church Relations
All Is Possible When We Rely on Christ
Directory ...[on] Ecumenism
Dialogue With Faith and Order Commission
Dialogue With Lutheran World Federation
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
Guidelines for Admission to the Eucharist Between the Chaldean Church and the Assyrian Church of the East
ANGLICAN COMMUNION—CATHOLIC CHURCH RELATIONS
DIALOGUE WITH THE ANGLICAN COMMUNION
Dialogue With Ancient Churches of the East
Report on Current Status of Anglican-Catholic Relations
40th Anniversary of Vatican II Decree Unitatis Redintegratio
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
Dialogue Between Cultures and Between Religions
A Path to Peace or a Source of Strife
Prospects for Xenotransplantation: Scientific Aspects and Ethical Considerations
The Subject in a Vegetative State: a Personalistic View
Declaration on the Production and the Scientific and Therapeutic Use of Human Embryonic Stem Cells
Examining Quality of Life, Ethics of Health
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
Respect for the Dignity of the Dying
Final Declaration: International Congress 2007
Final Communiqué: Ethics of Biomedical Research
Final Declaration of the 12th General Assembly
Contemplate the Face of Christ: Guiding Light for Consecrated Life
Josemaria Escriva de Balaguer
Liturgical-Pastoral Guidelines on the Fast and Prayer for Peace
Obitus, Depositum et Tumulatio
NORMS FOR THE TRANSLATION OF BIBLICAL TEXTS FOR USE IN THE LITURGY
Decree on Betrothal and Marriage
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
Magisterial Documents and Public Dissent
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
Communiqué of the Holy See on the Legionaries of Christ
A Deceptive Compromise On Anti-Personnel Landmines
At the Anglican Communion Lambeth Conference: Canterbury, 30 July 2008
Intervention by Cardinal Kasper to the College of Cardinals
Navigation
Great Jubilee A.D. 2000 Events
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
Clarification on ITC Study on the Diaconate
In the Communion of the Church
Interview with the Regent of the Apostolic Penitentiary
Introduction to the Compendium
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
'Humanae Vitae' 25 Years Later
Basic Agreement
Summary of Findings of the Apostolic Visitation in Ireland
Documents on the General Instruction of the Roman Missal
General Instruction of the Roman Missal (1975)
Homily of the Funeral Mass of Pope John Paul II
Instrument for a New Evangelization
The Family in the Pontificate of John Paul II
In
Eucharist: Light and Life of the New Millenium
The Eucharist and Freedom
Cause for Beatification and Canonization of John Paul II
Ecumenism in the Pontificate of John Paul II
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
Commentaries on the Instruction Redemptionis Sacramentum
Commentary on the Instruction
Commentary on the Instruction
Commentary on the Instruction
Commentary on the Instruction
On the Instruction
Commentary on
Commentary on the Instruction
Commentary on the Instruction
Commentary on the Instruction
Commentary on the Instruction
Message to Catholics in China
Commentary: 91st World Day of Migrants and Refugees
Cologne/Decree
Bishop Claverie: A Life Sacrificed for Love
Presentations of Dignitas Connubii
Presentation to the Press
Actus Formalis Defectionis ab Ecclesia Catholica
Contempt for the Eucharist
Declaration on Divorced and Remarried Persons
Humanae Vitae 25 Years Later: Church Can Interpret Natural Law
Ecclesiae Sponsae Imago
Starting Afresh From Christ
Renovationis Causam
Letter to Cloistered Religious on Praying for the Great Jubilee
Fraternal Life in Community
Cor Orans
Mutuae Relationes
The Service of Authority and Obedience
Charter of the Rights of the Family
Reasons for an Instruction
Instruction on the Sending Abroad and Sojourn of Diocesan Priests From Mission Territories
Reflection on Pentecost 2000
Address to Pontifical Mission Societies
Status of St. Pius X Society
Status of Society of St. Pius X Masses
Concerning the Apostolic Letter Ecclesia Dei
Instruction Universae Ecclesiae
Documents Related to Celebration of the Missal of 1962
Translations and the Consultation of the Nova Vulgata of the Latin Church
Letter to the Bishop's Conferences On the Name of God
Lectionary Tables
From
From
From
Eucharistiae Sacramentum
En reponse a la demande
Redemptionis Sacramentum
Whether a Priest Celebrant may Communicate after the Faithful
Presentations of the Directory on Popular Piety
Letter to Bishops on the Minimum Repertoire of Plain Chant
Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy
ON THE ORIENTATION OF THE PRIEST AT MASS
Norms for Communion Under Both Species in Latin Church
Instruction on Music in the Liturgy
Decree on Celebration of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of the Church
Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church
Concerning the Eucharistic Prayers
Presentation to the Press
Instruction on the Manner of Distributing Holy Communion
The First Witness of the Resurrection
The Liturgical Year
Liturgicae Instaurationes
Liturgiam Authenticam - On the Use of Vernacular Languages in the Publication of the Books of the Roman Liturgy
Institutio Generalis Missalis Romani (3rd edition)
General Introduction to the Lectionary (Second Edition)
Liturgiam Authenticam: Background and Overview
Must We Stand for Communion?
De cultu liturgico in honorem beati Ioannis Pauli ii, papae, tribuendo
The liturgical cult in honor of Blessed John Paul II
Decree on the Name of St Joseph in the Eucharistic Prayers II, III, and IV
Introducing Redemptionis Sacramentum
Inter Oecumenici - Instruction on Implementing the Constitution on Sacred Liturgy
In Missa Cena Domini
Instruction: Inculturation and the Roman Liturgy
Instruction on the Holy Eucharist
On Facilitating Reception of Communion in Certain Circumstances
Chant of the Passion for Holy Week
General Instruction of the Roman Missal (3rd)
General Instruction on the Liturgy of the Hours (2 February 1971)
Decree on Frequent & Daily Reception of Holy Communion
Rite of Reconciliation for Individual Penitents
Decree on First Communion
Instruction on Eucharistic Worship
Third Editio Typica of the Roman Missal
The Preparation and Celebration of the Easter Feasts
Circular Letter Concerning Preparation and Celebration of Easter Feasts
Dance in the Liturgy
Liturgical Norms on Cremation
Age of Confirmation: When Local and Universal Law Conflict
Concerts in Churches
Commentary on the Instruction
Vatican Communication on Female Altar Servers
The Colombo Statement
Posture of the Faithful following Communion
On the Bread and Wine for the Eucharist
Extending the Practice of Communion Under Both Kinds
Some Highlights of the Liturgical Renewal Initiated by Sacrosanctum Concilium
Responses to Questions
Quattuor Abhinc Annos: Indult for Use of Roman Missal of 1962
Note with Pastoral Recommendations for the Year of Faith
Worthiness to Receive Holy Communion: General Principles
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
Decree of Erection of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter
Some Aspects of the Use of Social Communication in Promoting the Doctrine of the Faith
Declaration 'Dominus Iesus'
Notification concerning the text 'Mary and Human Liberation' by Fr. Tissa Balasuriya, O.M.I.
Instruction on the Ecclesial Vocation of the Theologian
Monitum on the Writings of Fr. Teilhard de Chardin, SJ
Letter to the Society of Saint Pius X
Notification
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
Clarification on Vassula Ryden
Notification on Vassula Ryden
CDF Notices on Vassula Ryden
Note on the Force of the Doctrinal Decrees
Concerning the Teaching Contained in 'Ordinatio Sacerdotalis'
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
Declaration: Cum de fragmentis
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
Complementary Norms for the Apostolic Constitution Anglicanorum Coetibus
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
Declaration and Decree, "Ordination" of 7 Women
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
DECLARATION ON MASONIC ASSOCIATIONS
Declaration on Masonic Associations
Clarification Concerning Status of Catholics Becoming Freemasons
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
Introduction to Modifications to Normae de Gravioribus Delictis
Declaration on the Admission of Women to the Ministerial Priesthood
Instruction on Infant Baptism
Response to a Question on the Liceity of Hysterectomy in Certain Cases
Donum Vitae
Considerations Regarding Legal Recognition of Unions Between Homosexual Persons
CONSIDERATIONS REGARDING PROPOSALS
CONSIDERATIONS REGARDING PROPOSALS TO GIVE LEGAL RECOGNITION TO UNIONS BETWEEN HOMOSEXUAL PERSONS
Letter to the Bishops of the Catholic Church on the Pastoral Care of Homosexual Persons
Legislative Proposals on the Non-Discrimination of Homosexual Persons
Historical Introduction to the Norms of Sacramentorum Sanctitatis Tutela
Instruction on Prayers for Healing
Declaration in Case of the Hawaii Five
Letter to the Archbishop of Boston
Explanatory Note on the Works of Father Jon Sobrino, S.J.
On the Current Norms Governing Exorcisms
Declaration on Euthanasia
Letter on Certain Questions Concerning Eschatology
Message of the Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
On the Ecumenical Movement
The Ecclesiology of Vatican II
The Ecclesiology of the Constitution on the Church, Vatican II, 'Lumen Gentium'
Notification on the Book 'Toward a Christian Theology of Religious Pluralism'
Concerning the Reception of Holy Communion by Divorced and Remarried Members of the Faithful
Regulations for Doctrinal Examination
Dignitas Personae (The Dignity of a Person)
Notification on the Diaconal Ordination of Women
Notification concerning the Writings of Fr. Anthony de Mello, SJ
Declaration of the Commission of Cardinals on the "New Catechism"
On the Correct Formula for Baptism
On the Correct Formula for Baptism
Commentary on Responses to Some Questions Regarding Certain Aspects of the Doctrine on the Church
Some Aspects of the Church Understood As Communion
Some Comments on the Notifications
Circular Letter to Assist Episcopal Conferences in Developing Guidelines
Declaration on Certain Questions Concerning Sexual Ethics
On the Death Penalty
Warning of the Holy Office concerning the Promises of St. Bridget
Notification to Fr. Leonardo Boff
Reply on Baptismal Formulae
Letter to Bishop Gilbert Aubry
General Decree Regarding the Delict of Attempted Sacred Ordination of a Woman
Decree on Attempted Ordination of Some Catholic Women
The Message of Fatima
Doctrinal Note on Some Aspects of Evangelization
Doctrinal Assessment of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious
Normae De Modo Procendi in Diudicandis Praesumptis Apparitionibus Ac Revelationibus (1978)
Norms Regarding the Manner of Proceeding in the Discernment of Presumed Apparitions or Revelations
Responses and Commentary Concerning Artificial Alimentation
Letter of Cardinal Ratzinger on Aids
Doctrinal Commentary on concluding formula of 'Professio fidei'
To Rise with Christ
Declaration on Procured Abortion
New Procedures in the Rite of Beatification
Note on the Beatification of John Paul II
Decrees related to the Servants of God
St Josemaria: God's Instrument for The Work
Index by Name
Index by Name
Decree on the Cause of Canonization of Josemaria Escriva
DECREES PROMULGATED FOR SERVANTS OF GOD
DECREES PROMULGATED FOR SERVANTS OF GOD
DECREES PROMULGATED FOR SERVANTS OF GOD
A Fourth Path to Sainthood
World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests
Decree On Mass Stipends
Verbi Sponsa
Letter: World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests
Declaration on First Confession and First Communion
For the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, 30 May 2008
Presentation: Priest, Pastor and Leader of the Parish Community
The Priest, Pastor and Leader of the Parish Community
Presentation: Priest, Pastor and Leader of Parish Community
Message to the World's Priests
Priest of God, You Embody the Mystery of Mercy
Statement on Father Nicholas Gruner
Declaration on Suspended Priest
General Catechetical Directory and Addendum
Eucharistic Adoration for the Sanctification of Priests and Spiritual Maternity
Directory on the Ministry and Life of Priests
The Priest and the Third Christian Millennium: Teacher of the Word, Minister of Sacraments and Leader of the Community
Religiosorum Institutio
The Apostolic Visitation of Seminaries in the U.S.A.
The Presence of the Church in the University and in University Culture
Spiritual Formation in Seminaries
Instruction on Liturgical Formation in Seminaries
Mission of Consecrated Persons in the School
Guidelines for the Use of Psychology in the Admission and Formation of Candidates for the Priesthood
Circular Letter Concerning Studies of the Oriental Churches
Mission of Catholic Schools for Evangelization Today
The Catholic School on the Verge of the Third Millennium
Male and Female He Created Them
Instruction Concerning the Criteria for the Discernment of Vocations with Regard to Persons with Homosexual Tendencies
Educational Guidance in Human Love
Guide to the Training of Future Priests Concerning the Instruments of Social Communication
Final Report on Apostolic Visitation to U.S. Centers of Priestly Formation
Permanent Deacons
The Catholic School
Consecrated Persons and Their Mission in Schools
Educating Together in Catholic Schools
Decree: Reordering Curriculum for Study of Canon Law
Instruction on Admitting Candidates Coming From Other Seminaries or Religious Communities
The Erection of Opus Dei As A Personal Prelature
Decree Remitting the Excommunication of the Bishops of the Society of St Pius X
Decree of Excomunication of Archbishop Lefebvre
Evangelii nuntiandi: Paul VI's Pastoral Testament to the Church
Doctrinal Declarations of Episcopal Conferences
On Better Care for Catechetical Teaching
Seminar of Catholic-Muslim Forum: Final Declaration
Final Document: Catholic-Jewish Bilateral Commission Meeting
Introduction to the Symposium of the College of Cardinals
A Legacy: The Pope of Peace
Closing of the National Eucharistic Congress: 30 August 2007
Indulgence for the Year of Faith
Decree Granting Special Indulgences on the Occasion of the 28th World Youth Day
Plenary Indulgence for World Youth Day 2008
Apostolic Penitentiary: Pauline Year Indulgences
The Apostle and the Missionary - Communion in Diversity
Decree Honoring the 800th Anniversary of the Poor Clare Nuns
Plenary Indulgence Decree
Special Indulgence for the Year for Priests
DECREE Fourth Edition of the Enchiridion Indulgentiarum
The Gift of Indulgence
Decree on the Indulgence for the Year of the Eucharist
Indulgences Attached to Divine Mercy Devotions
Norm of Confession for Gaining a Plenary Indulgence
Annual Plenary Indulgence in Co-Cathedrals
Decrees of Plenary Indulgences for Pilgrimages to the Cathedral
Decrees of Indulgences for the Opening, and for the Closing of the Pauline Year