Pastores gregis
On the Bishop, Servant of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for the Hope of the World
The Apostolic Exhortation Pastores Gregis was promulgated by Saint John Paul II on October 16, 2003, as a...
Ecclesiology
Ecclesia in Europa
About Jesus Christ, alive in his Church and source of hope for Europe.
The Apostolic Exhortation Ecclesia in Europa was promulgated by Saint John Paul II on June 28, 2003, as a result of the...
Ecclesia in Oceania
The Apostolic Exhortation Ecclesia in Oceania, promulgated by Saint John Paul II on November 22, 2001, was the result of the Special Assembly of the Synod of Bishops for Oceania, held in 1998. In...
Ecclesia in Asia
On Jesus Christ the Savior and his mission of love and service in Asia: "that they may have life, and have it to the full" (Jn 10:10).
The Apostolic Exhortation Ecclesia in Asia was...
Ecclesia in America
On the encounter with the living Jesus Christ, a path to conversion, communion, and solidarity in the Americas.
The Apostolic Exhortation Ecclesia in America was promulgated by Saint John...
Vita Consecrata
On Consecrated Life and its Mission in the Church and in the World
The Apostolic Exhortation Vita Consecrata, promulgated by Saint John Paul II on March 25, 1996, is a key document on...
Pastores Dabo Vobis
On the formation of priests in the current situation.
The Apostolic Exhortation Pastores Dabo Vobis, promulgated by Pope John Paul II on March 25, 1992, addresses the formation of priests in...
Christifideles Laici
On the Vocation and Mission of the Laity in the Church and in the World
The Apostolic Exhortation Christifideles Laici, promulgated by Pope John Paul II on December 30, 1988, addresses the...
Ut Unum Sint
On the Ecumenical Endeavour.
The encyclical Ut Unum Sint (That All May Be One) was promulgated by Saint John Paul II on May 25, 1995. This document addresses the theme of Christian unity,...
Redemptoris Missio
On the continuing validity of the missionary mandate.
The encyclical Redemptoris Missio (The Mission of the Redeemer) was promulgated by Saint John Paul II on December 7, 1990, on the...