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Decrees from the Roman Curia

Decrees from the Roman Curia (123)AuthorDateDescending
Granting of the Indulgence for World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)Apostolic Penitentiary2024.07.09
Declaration of excommunication of Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò Italiano (Italian)Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith2024.07.04
Rescript on the Transitional Norms of the Chapter of the Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican Italiano (Italian)Papal Basilica of Saint Peter2024.06.29
Indulgences conceded for the Ordinary Jubilee Year 2025 English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 jubilee 

Apostolic Penitentiary2024.05.13
Rescript on the Canons and Coadjutor Canons of Saint Mary Major Italiano (Italian)Secretariat of State2024.03.19
Indulgences conceded for the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage and the National Eucharistic Congress in USA English

 indulgence   USA 

Apostolic Penitentiary2024.03.04
Derogation from Articles 15 and 65 of Regolamento proprio Italiano (Italian)Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith2023.09.11
Indulgences conceded for World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 elderly   indulgence 

Apostolic Penitentiary2023.06.15
Rescript on the duties of the Office of the Auditor General Italiano (Italian)Secretariat of State2023.04.26
On readings for Mass ad postulandam continentiam Italiano (Italian)Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments2023.03.20
Rescript on the implementation of Traditionis custodes Italiano (Italian)

 Tridentine 

Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments2023.02.20
Rescript on the transfer of competence of the pastoral care of tourism English Italiano (Italian)

 Roman Curia   tourism 

Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development2022.09.30
Rescript on the regulation of the Control Commission for the project for the renewal of the barracks of the Pontifical Swiss Guard Italiano (Italian)Secretariat of State2022.09.02
Rescript on the administration and management of financial activities and liquidity Italiano (Italian)Secretariat of State2022.08.23
Rescript for the offices of adjunct secretaries in the Second Section of the Dicastery for Evangelisation English Italiano (Italian)Dicastery for Evangelisation2022.08.01
Rescript on the erection of public associations of the faithful Italiano (Italian)

 canon law   religious 

Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and for Societies of Apostolic Life2022.06.15
Indulgences conceded for World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 elderly   indulgence 

Apostolic Penitentiary2022.05.30
Rescript allowing the conferment of the office of Major Superior to a non-clerical member Italiano (Italian)

 canon law   religious 

Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and for Societies of Apostolic Life2022.05.18
On the office of the President and Vice-President of Episcopal Conferences

 episcopal conference 

Congregation for the Evangelisation of Peoples2022.04.08
Plenary Indulgences for the deceased faithful English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 indulgence   pandemic 

Apostolic Penitentiary2021.10.27
Giving effect to the dispositions of can. 838 of the Code of Canon Law English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 canon law   liturgy 

Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments2021.10.22
Requiring all visitors to the Vatican to have COVID Green Pass Italiano (Italian)

 pandemic 

Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State2021.09.18
On the regulations for the implementation of the Motu Proprio dated 2020.05.19 Italiano (Italian)Secretariat for the Economy2021.06.22
On international associations of the faithful English Italiano (Italian)

 canon law 

Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life2021.06.03
Indulgences conceded for World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 elderly   indulgence 

Apostolic Penitentiary2021.05.13
Restricting the private celebration of the Holy Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica Italiano (Italian)Secretariat of State2021.03.12
On the celebration of Saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus in the General Roman Calendar English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 calendar 

Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments2021.01.26
Inscribing the Optional Memorials of the Sts. Gregory of Narek, John de Avila, Hildegard of Bingen in the General Roman Calendar English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 calendar 

Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments2021.01.25
Permitting priests to say four masses on Christmas, the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God and Epiphany latine (Latin)

 pandemic 

Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments2020.12.16
Indulgences conceded for the Year of St. Joseph English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 indulgence   St. Joseph 

Apostolic Penitentiary2020.12.08
Extending plenary indulgences for the deceased for the entire month of November English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 indulgence   pandemic 

Apostolic Penitentiary2020.10.22
Modifying Law XVIII on transparency, supervision and financial information Italiano (Italian)

 finance 

Governorate of Vatican City State2020.10.09
Indulgences conceded for the Jubilee Year of Loreto English français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 indulgence 

Apostolic Penitentiary2020.07.16
Inscribing the Optional Memorial of St. Faustina Kowalska in the General Roman Calendar English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 calendar 

Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments2020.05.18
Response to dubia regarding the liturgical calendar in 2022 latine (Latin)

 calendar 

Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments2020.05.11
On the special intention to be added to the Solemn Intercessions during the Celebration of the Passion of the Lord for the year 2020 only

 pandemic 

Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments2020.03.30
Mass in time of pandemic latine (Latin)

 pandemic 

Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments2020.03.30
In time of Covid-19 (II) English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 pandemic 

Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments2020.03.25
For the celebration of Triduum in time of Covid-19 English Italiano (Italian)

 pandemic 

Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments2020.03.19
Granting of special Indulgences to the faithful in the current pandemic English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 indulgence   pandemic 

Apostolic Penitentiary2020.03.19
Cum sanctissima English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
On the liturgical celebration in honour of Saints in the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite

 calendar   Tridentine 

Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith2020.02.22
Quo magis English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
Approving seven Eucharistic Prefaces for the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite

 liturgy   Tridentine 

Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith2020.02.22
Inscribing the Optional Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Loreto in the General Roman Calendar English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 calendar 

Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments2019.10.07
Inscribing the Optional Memorial of St. Paul VI in the General Roman Calendar English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 calendar 

Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments2019.01.25
Indulgences conceded for the World Meeting of Families 2018 Italiano (Italian)

 indulgence 

Apostolic Penitentiary2018.05.21
Lætitiæ plena English español (Spanish) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin) français (French)
Inscribing the Memorial of Mary, Mother of the Church in the General Roman Calendar

 calendar 

Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments2018.02.11
Indulgences conceded for the Jubilee Year of St. Aloysius Gonzaga (2018.03.09–2019.03.09) latine (Latin)

 indulgence 

Apostolic Penitentiary2018.01.18
Allowing the celebration of a votive Mass of the Immaculate Heart on 2017.05.13 latine (Latin)

 Tridentine 

Pontifical Commission “Ecclesia Dei”2017.04.05
The Gift of the Priestly Vocation English français (French) Italiano (Italian)
Fundamental of the Formation of Priests

 priest 

Congregation for Clergy2016.12.08
Resurrectionis Dominicæ English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
Raising the Memorial of St. Mary Magdalene to the rank of Feast

 calendar 

Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments2016.06.03
Rescript on the changes to the statutes of Financial Security CommitteeSecretariat of State2016.04.04
Rite of Washing of Feet English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 liturgy   Triduum 

Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments2016.01.06
Rescript establishing the Pontifical Commission for the Activities of the Health Sector of Public Jurists of the Church Italiano (Italian)Secretariat of State2015.12.12
Indulgences conceded for the Year of Consecrated Life English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 indulgence   religious 

Apostolic Penitentiary2014.11.23
Inscribing the Optional Memorials of Sts. John XXIII and John Paul II in the General Roman Calendar English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 calendar 

Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments2014.05.29
Indulgences conceded for the 28ᵗʰ World Youth Day English español (Spanish) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 indulgence 

Apostolic Penitentiary2013.06.24
Paternas vices English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
Adding the name of St. Joseph to the Eucharistic Prayers II, III and IV in the Roman Missal

 Mass   St. Joseph 

Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments2013.05.01
Special Indulgences conceded for the 21ˢᵗ World Day of the Sick English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 indulgence   sick 

Apostolic Penitentiary2013.01.25
Indulgences for the Year of Faith English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 indulgence 

Apostolic Penitentiary2012.09.14
Granting a Plenary Indulgence for the 7ᵗʰ World Meeting of Families English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 family   indulgence 

Apostolic Penitentiary2012.05.17
Erection of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter English Italiano (Italian)

 Anglican Church 

Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith2012.01.01
Indulgences conceded for the 26ᵗʰ World Youth Day español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 indulgence   youth 

Apostolic Penitentiary2011.08.02
On the liturgical worship in honour of Blessed John Paul II English

 calendar 

Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments2011.04.02
On the Reform of Ecclesiastical Studies of Philosophy English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 philosophy   seminary 

Congregation for Catholic Education (for Seminaries and Educational Institutions)2011.01.28
Erection of the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham English

 Anglican Church 

Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith2011.01.15
Special Indulgences conceded for the Year for Priests in honour of St. John Vianney English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 indulgence   priest 

Apostolic Penitentiary2009.04.25
Remitting the latae sententiae excommunication pronounced on four bishops of the Fraternity of St. Pius X English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 SSPX   Tridentine 

Congregation for Bishops2009.01.21
Plenary indulgence conceded for the 6ᵗʰ World Meeting of Families, held in Mexico City English español (Spanish) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 family   indulgence 

Apostolic Penitentiary2008.12.28
Indulgences conceded for the 23ʳᵈ World Youth Day English español (Spanish) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 indulgence   youth 

Apostolic Penitentiary2008.06.28
Special Indulgences conceded for the 2000ᵗʰ year of the birth of St. Paul the Apostle English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 indulgence   St. Paul 

Apostolic Penitentiary2008.05.10
Granting a special faculty for the celebration of the Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle in the Jubilee Year bimillennium of his birth English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 St. Paul 

Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments2008.01.25
General Decree regarding the delict of attempted sacred ordination of a woman English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 woman 

Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith2007.12.19
Plenary Indulgences conceded for the 150ᵗʰ anniversary of the Marian apparitions in Lourdes English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 indulgence   Lourdes   Mary 

Apostolic Penitentiary2007.11.21
Special Indulgences conceded for the 15ᵗʰ World Day of the Sick English español (Spanish) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 indulgence   sick 

Apostolic Penitentiary2007.01.25
Plenary Indulgence conceded for the 5ᵗʰ World Meeting of Families, held in Valencia, Spain English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 family   indulgence 

Apostolic Penitentiary2006.06.15
Special Indulgences conceded for the 14ᵗʰ World Day of the Sick English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 indulgence   sick 

Apostolic Penitentiary2006.01.18
Plenary Indulgences conceded for the 40ᵗʰ Anniversary of the closing of the Second Vatican Council English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 indulgence   Vatican II 

Apostolic Penitentiary2005.11.18
Special Indulgences conceded for the 20ᵗʰ World Youth Day English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 indulgence   youth 

Apostolic Penitentiary2005.08.02
Entrusting the exercise and custody of all deeds and documents of the Supreme Pontiff and the Holy See to the Vatican Publishing House English Italiano (Italian)Secretariat of State2005.05.31
Grand Pardon of the Jubilee of Le Puy of 2005 English

 France   indulgence   jubilee 

Apostolic Penitentiary2005.05.23
Indulgences attached to particular acts of worship and veneration of the Most Blessed Sacrament during the Year of the Eucharist English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 Eucharist   indulgence 

Apostolic Penitentiary2004.12.25
Indulgences for the centenary of the crowning of the Patroness of Brazil

 Brazil   indulgence 

Apostolic Penitentiary2004.03.31
Approving the General Statutes of the Union of Catholic Apostolates Italiano (Italian)

 laity 

Pontifical Council for the Laity2003.10.28
On the attempted ordination of some Catholic women English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 doctrine 

Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith2002.12.20
Inscribing the Optional Memorial of Our Lady of Guadalupe into the General Roman Calendar

 calendar 

Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments2002.09.28
Inscribing the Optional Memorial of Saint Juan Diego into the General Roman Calendar

 calendar 

Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments2002.09.28
Revising the order of studies in the for the faculties and departments of canon law English español (Spanish) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 canon law 

Congregation for Catholic Education (for Seminaries and Educational Institutions)2002.09.02
Excommunication regarding the attempted priestly ordination of some Catholic women by a schismatic Bishop English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 doctrine 

Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith2002.08.05
Approving ad experimentum the Statutes of Neocatechumenal Way English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Neocatechumenal Way 

Pontifical Council for the Laity2002.06.29
Annual Plenary Indulgence in Co-Cathedrals English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 cathedral   indulgence 

Apostolic Penitentiary2002.06.29
Indulgences attached to devotions in honour of Divine Mercy English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 indulgence 

Apostolic Penitentiary2002.06.29
Inscribing the Memorial of Saint Pius of Pietrelcina into the General Roman Calendar

 calendar 

Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments2002.05.26
Additions to the liturgical books of celebrations recently inserted into the General Calendar

 calendar 

Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments2001.12.18
Concerning a recourse against diocesan norms on Priests Remuneration Fund English

 canon law 

Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts2000.04.29
Concerning a recourse against a general decree which establishes a diocesan tribute español (Spanish)

 canon law 

Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts2000.02.08
On the celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe español (Spanish) latine (Latin)

 calendar   Guadalupe 

Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments1999.03.25
On the doctrine and customs of the Association Opus Angelorum English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 doctrine 

Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith1992.06.06
On faculties regarding Mass stipends English Italiano (Italian)

 Mass 

Congregation for Clergy1991.02.22
Domus Ecclesiæ English latine (Latin)
On the title of minor basilica

 basilica 

Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments1989.11.09
Erecting the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter English

 Tridentine 

Pontifical Commission “Ecclesia Dei”1988.10.18
Regarding the excommunication of those who divulge confessions English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 penance 

Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith1988.09.23
On the use of the liturgical books in force in the year 1962 English

 Tridentine 

Pontifical Commission “Ecclesia Dei”1988.09.10
Declaring that Archbishop Lefebvre and the four bishops consecrated by him have incurred latae sententiae excommunication English

 SSPX   Tridentine 

Congregation for Bishops1988.07.01
Decree on ’Enchiridion Indulgentiarum’

 indulgence 

Apostolic Penitentiary1986.05.18
Law for the causes of the Servants of God whose judgment is presently pending English Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 saints 

Sacred Congregation for the Causes of Saints1983.02.07
On faculties and privileges of priests and faithful in the territory of China

 China 

Sacred Congregation for the Evangelisation of Peoples1978.06.27
On impotency which renders nullity to marriages

 marriage 

Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith1977.05.13
Promulgating the 2ⁿᵈ typical edition of ’Missale Romanum’ English

 Mass 

Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship1975.03.27
Promulgating the Rite of Penance

 penance 

Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship1973.12.02
Eucharistiæ sacramentum English
Promulgating the Rites for Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharist Outside Mass

 Eucharist   Holy Communion 

Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship1973.06.21
Promulgating the 1ˢᵗ typical edition of ’Missale Romanum’ English

 Mass 

Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship1970.03.26
On the interim adaptation of particular calendars English

 calendar 

Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship1969.06.29
Promulgating the ’Ordo Lectionum Missae’

 Mass 

Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship1969.05.25
Decree on ’Enchiridion Indulgentiarum’ English

 indulgence 

Sacred Apostolic Penitentiary1968.06.29
Domus Dei
On minor basilicas

 basilica 

Sacred Congregation of Rites1968.06.06
Ecclesiæ semper English
Promulgation of the Rites of Concelebration and of Communion Under Both Kinds

 Holy Communion   liturgy   Mass 

Sacred Congregation of Rites1965.03.07
On ’ad Limina’ visits of Military Vicars

 military 

Sacred Consistorial Congregation1959.02.28
Cum nostra English
On reducing rubrics to a simpler form

 calendar   Mass 

Sacred Congregation of Rites1955.03.23
Quam singulari English
Establishing that children can receive First Communion at the age of seven

 Holy Communion 

Sacred Congregation of the Sacraments1910.08.08
Lamentabili sane / Syllabus of Errors English

 doctrine 

Commission of Roman and Universal Inquisition1907.07.03
Sacra Tridentina English
On the Frequent and Daily Reception of Holy Communion

 Holy Communion   liturgy   Mass 

Sacred Congregation of the Council1905.12.20
Abolishing the Prefectures of the Apostolic Missions from the Oriental Churches between the confines of other Missions or Dioceses and not having in this way a proper territory

 diocese 

Sacred Congregation of the Propagation of the Faith1896.09.12
Quemadmodum Deus English
Declaring St. Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church

 St. Joseph 

Sacred Congregation of Rites1870.12.08

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