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Pope Francis transforms the Nativity scene, an often overlooked part of Christmas, into the very focal point of our Christmas devotion in this Apos...

Recognizing the work of catechists around the world,Pope Francis’s Apostolic Letter establishes the lay ministry of catechist. Pope Francis’s Apost...

In this motu proprio, Pope Francis established the Sunday of the Word of God, a day of reflection on the Word for all Christians, offering practica...

By providing pastoral guidelines for clergy, couples, and those involved in marriage preparation or family ministry, this document is intended to o...

Revolutionary document on the role of the lay faithful in the Church. The first comprehensive statement on the calling and mission of lay people, t...

Pope Francis shares some reflections on the liturgy for all Catholics, focusing on the tensions present around the celebration of the liturgy and e...

This new Directory for Catechesis reflects the most up-to-date expertise on the necessary elements of teaching and personal formation for catecheti...

This essay is an attempt to contribute effective strategies to engage our own time and culture once more with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to awa...

The third encyclical from Pope Francis is inspired by St Francis of Assisi's love for the poorest and his openness to all, and tackles the theme of...

Pope Francis gives a very personal reflection on the importance of St Joseph as the husband of Mary, the foster father of Our Saviour and protector...

Following the Amazon Synod held in Rome, October 2019, Pope Francis offers his own response to the process of dialogue and discernment in this Exho...

This Letter from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith deals with the thorny issues surrounding care for the critically ill and those appr...

In this Apostolic Letter, Pope Francis commemorates the life and works of the great Doctor of the Church and translator of the Sacred Scriptures, S...

A practical guide for educators in understanding the essence and mission of Catholic schools in the life of the Church and society, offering insigh...

In the Service of the Evangelising Mission of the ChurchOutlines for the renewal of parish structures in a more dynamic and missionary direction. T...

The sacraments are at the very centre of the Christian life, yet many today receive them without a clear understanding of the graces they signify a...

To help parishes embrace the exciting opportunity presented by the Sunday of the Word of God to get to know the Bible better, the Pontifical Counci...

Pope Francis honours the legacy of St Francis de Sales on the 400th anniversary of his death by calling on the Church to be outward looking, praisi...

"Towards a Full Presence" is a thought-provoking guide that explores the impact of social media on our relationships with others. The Vatican's Dic...

A succinct and masterly summary of what Catholics believe and the reasons for their belief, offering a very accessible introduction to Catholicism ...