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Notes from the Roman Curia

Notes from the Roman Curia (92)AuthorDateDescending
The Queen of Peace: About the Spiritual Experience connected with Medjugorje English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Mary   Medjugorje 

Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith2024.09.19
On Holy Doors in local Churches for Jubilee 2025 Italiano (Italian)Dicastery for Evangelisation2024.08.01
About alleged apparitions in Amsterdam from 1945 to 1959 English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Mary 

Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith2024.07.11
On the conclusion of the extrajudicial penal process against Most Rev. Carlo Maria Viganò English Italiano (Italian)Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith2024.07.05
On the alleged apparitions and revelations reported by Mrs. Gisella Cardia (born Maria Giuseppa Scarpulla) and by Mr. Gianni Cardia Italiano (Italian)

 Mary 

Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith2024.06.27
Gestis Verbisque Italiano (Italian)
On the validity of sacraments

 sacrament 

Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith2024.02.02
Clarification on vulnerable adults Italiano (Italian)Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith2024.01.30
Press release concerning the reception of Fiducia supplicans English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 blessing   homosexuality 

Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith2024.01.04
On the preservation of the ashes of the deceased following cremation English Italiano (Italian)

 funeral 

Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith2023.12.09
On the best pastoral approach to membership in Freemasonry by the Catholic faithful English Italiano (Italian)

 freemasonry 

Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith2023.11.13
On the participation in the Sacraments of Baptism and Matrimony by transgender persons and homosexual persons English Italiano (Italian)

 homosexuality   transgender 

Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith2023.11.03
On the administration of the Eucharist to divorcees living in a new union Italiano (Italian)

 divorce 

Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith2023.09.25
On the celebration of Holy Week 2022 English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 covid 

Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments2022.03.25
Responsa ad dubia on certain provisions of Traditionis custodes English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Tridentine 

Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments2021.12.04
On the organization of the Eucharistic Celebrations in St. Peter’s Basilica Italiano (Italian)Papal Basilica of Saint Peter2021.06.22
Explanatory note on the decree on international associations of the faithful English Italiano (Italian)Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life2021.06.03
On the 16ᵗʰ Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops2021.05.21
Commentary on the Responsum ad dubium English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 homosexuality 

Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith2021.02.22
On the celebration of Holy Week 2021 English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 pandemic 

Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments2021.02.17
On distribution of ashes in time of pandemic English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 Lent   pandemic 

Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments2021.01.12
On the morality of using some anti-Covid-19 vaccines English español (Spanish) Italiano (Italian)

 pandemic   vaccine 

Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith2020.12.21
On the Sunday of the Word of God English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Bible 

Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments2020.12.17
On the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the current pandemic English español (Spanish) Italiano (Italian)

 pandemic 

Apostolic Penitentiary2020.03.19
Approving seven Eucharistic Prefaces for the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 liturgy   Tridentine 

Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith2020.02.22
On the liturgical celebration in honour of Saints in the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 calendar   Tridentine 

Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith2020.02.22
On the importance of the internal forum and the inviolability of the sacramental seal English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 confession 

Apostolic Penitentiary2019.06.29
Notification on the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church English español (Spanish) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 calendar 

Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments2018.03.24
On the worship for the pilgrimage of relics of the Blesseds Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 saint 

Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments2016.01.27
Pastoral recommendations for the Year of Faith English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith2012.01.06
Christian Witness in a Multi-Religious World: Recommendations for Conduct English français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 inter-religious dialogue 

Pontifical Council for Inter-Religious Dialogue2011.11.10
Towards reforming the international financial and monetary systems in the context of global public authority English English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 bank   finance 

Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace2011.10.24
On the banalization of sexuality and certain interpretations of ’Light of the World’ English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith2010.12.20
On the 8ᵗʰ Assembly of Chinese Catholic Representatives English

 China 

Secretariat of State2010.12.17
A brief introduction to the modifications made in the Normae de gravioribus delictis English español (Spanish) Italiano (Italian)

 doctrine 

Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith2010.05.21
The norms of the Motu Proprio “Sacramentorum sanctitatis tutela”: Historical introduction English Italiano (Italian)

 doctrine 

Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith2010.05.21
Statement on the ’Murphy Case’ in response to a New York Times article English

 USA 

Press Office of the Holy See2010.03.25
On personal ordinariates for Anglicans entering the Catholic Church Italiano (Italian)

 Anglican Church 

Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith2009.10.20
Clarification on procured abortion English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 abortion 

Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith2009.07.11
Concerning the four prelates of the Society of Saint Pius X English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 SSPX 

Secretariat of State2009.02.04
On poverty, trade and development to the member States of the UN Conference on Trade and Development English

 trade 

Secretariat of State2008.04.20
On the prayer used on Good Friday English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Triduum 

Secretariat of State2008.02.04
Explanatory note to help the increase in the dioceses of the practice of continual Eucharistic adoration to the benefit of all priests and priestly vocations English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 priest   vocation 

Congregation for Clergy2007.12.08
Doctrinal note on some aspects of evangelization English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 evangelization 

Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith2007.12.03
Commentary on the responses to questions on artificial nutrition and hydration English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 bioethics   euthanasia   USA 

Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith2007.08.01
Commentary on ’Responses to Some Questions Regarding Certain Aspects of the Doctrine on the Church’ English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 ecclesiology   ecumenism 

Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith2007.06.29
On cluster munitions français (French)

 war 

Secretariat of State2007.06.19
Notification on the Insertion of Saints in the General Roman Calendar Italiano (Italian)

 calendar 

Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments2006.12.25
On the liturgy of the beginning of the Petrine ministry of the Bishop of Rome English Italiano (Italian)

 pope 

Office for the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff2006.12.21
Explanatory Note on the Notification on the works of Father Jon Sobrino, S.J. English español (Spanish) Italiano (Italian)

 liberation theology 

Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith2006.11.26
On pontifical master of papal ceremonies, custodians and promoters of Roman liturgy English Italiano (Italian)

 liturgy 

Office for the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff2006.10.31
On the international trade in conventional weapons English

 war 

Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace2006.10.10
The juridical nature and extension of the recognitio of the Holy See Italiano (Italian)

 canon law 

Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts2006.04.28
Actus formalis defectionis ab Ecclesia catholica English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)
Formal act of defection from the Catholic Church

 defection 

Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts2006.03.13
Adhesion of the Holy See to the protocol on explosive remnants of war English

 war 

Secretariat of State2005.12.13
Communique on new procedures in the rite of Beatification English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 saints 

Congregation for the Causes of Saints2005.09.29
On the rites of the Vacant See English Italiano (Italian)

 conclave   pope 

Office for the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff2005.04.05
Answer to 3 questions concerning the interpretation of the clause de consensum partium of canon 1681 CIC Italiano (Italian)

 canon law 

Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts2005.03.02
Note regarding the Minister of the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 anointing 

Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith2005.02.11
On iconography and liturgy English Italiano (Italian)

 liturgy 

Office for the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff2005.01.20
Introductive note to Apostolorum Successores Italiano (Italian)

 bishop 

Congregation for Bishops2004.03.09
Elements to establish the area of canonical responsibility of the diocesan Bishop on clerics incardinated within the diocese and exercise their ministry within it English Italiano (Italian)

 bishop 

Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts2004.02.12
The function of ecclesiastical authority on temporal goods Italiano (Italian)Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts2004.02.12
Doctrinal note on some questions regarding the participation of Catholics in political life English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 politics   social 

Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith2002.11.24
Regarding certain aspects of the Ecclesiastical Lectionaries proper to the Liturgy of the Hours Italiano (Italian)

 divine office 

Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments2002.06.27
Note on the force of the Doctrinal Decrees concerning the thought and work of Fr Antonio Rosmini Serbati English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith2001.07.01
Comments on the Notification regarding certain writings of Fr. Marciano Vidal, C.Ss.R. English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 moral 

Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith2001.05.15
Commentary on the Notification regarding the book ’Toward a Christian Theology of Religious Pluralism’ by Fr. Jacques Dupuis, S.J. English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 inter-religious dialogue 

Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith2001.03.12
On the opening of the Holy Door of the Great Jubilee 2000 English Italiano (Italian)

 jubilee 

Office for the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff2000.12.20
Note on the expression ’Sister Churches’ English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 ecclesiology   Orthodox Church 

Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith2000.06.30
Ecumenical commemoration of witnesses of the faith in the 20ᵗʰ century English Italiano (Italian)

 ecumenism 

Office for the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff2000.05.07
On the opening of the Holy Door of the Great Jubilee 2000 English français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 jubilee 

Office for the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff1999.12.01
On the occurrence of the obligatory memorial of the Immaculate Heart of Mary latine (Latin)

 calendar 

Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments1998.12.08
Concerning Cases in which the Pastoral Care of More than One Parish is Entrusted to a Single Pastor Italiano (Italian)

 parish 

Pontifical Council for the Interpretation of Legislative Texts1997.11.13
On certain aspects of the Calendar and Liturgical Texts Italiano (Italian)

 calendar 

Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments1997.09.20
Notification concerning the text Mary and Human Liberation by Father Tissa Balasuriya English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 doctrine 

Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith1997.01.02
Permanent participation of Superiors of religious orders at the Episcopal Conference Italiano (Italian)

 episcopal conference   religious 

Pontifical Council for the Interpretation of Legislative Texts1996.11.30
General absolution, without prior individual confession Italiano (Italian)

 penance 

Pontifical Council for the Interpretation of Legislative Texts1996.11.08
Concerning Canon 395: A diocesan bishop is bound by the law of personal residence within his diocese Italiano (Italian)

 canon law 

Pontifical Council for the Interpretation of Legislative Texts1996.09.12
On the excommunication for schism which the adherents to the movement of Bishop Marcel Lefebvre incur Italiano (Italian)

 SSPX 

Pontifical Council for the Interpretation of Legislative Texts1996.08.24
Responsum ad propositum dubium concerning the teaching contained in Ordinatio Sacerdotalis English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 doctrine 

Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith1995.10.28
Notification on the writings and activities of Mrs. Vassula Ryden English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 doctrine 

Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith1995.10.06
Clarifications concerning the value binding of Art. 66 of the Directory on the Ministry and Life of Priests Italiano (Italian)

 priest 

Pontifical Council for the Interpretation of Legislative Texts1994.10.22
Notification on the validity of Baptism conferred in the The New Church español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 doctrine 

Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith1992.11.20
Note on the book ’The Sexual Creators, An Ethical proposal for Concerned Christians’ by Fr. André Guindon, O.M.I. English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 doctrine 

Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith1992.01.31
Notification on the validity of Baptism conferred in the Christian Community of Rudolf Steiner español (Spanish) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 doctrine 

Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith1991.03.09
Regarding ’The moral norm of Humanae vitae and pastoral duty’ English Italiano (Italian)

 doctrine 

Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith1989.02.16
Notification on the book ’Pleidooi voor mensen in de kerk: Christelijke identiteit en ambten in de kerk’ by Professor Edward Schillebeeckx, O.P. English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 doctrine 

Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith1986.09.15
Notification on the Book ’Church: Charism and Power. Essay on Militant Ecclesiology’ by Father Leonardo Boff, O.F.M. English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 doctrine 

Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith1985.03.11
Notification regarding Rev. Georges de Nantes español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 doctrine 

Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith1983.05.13
Notification regarding the canonical penalties incurred by Archbishop Pierre Martin Ngô-dinh-Thuc and other completely illicit ordinations English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 doctrine   Vietnam 

Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith1983.03.12
Dope le Publicazione English
Note Interpreting ’In Quibus Rerum Circumstantiis’

 ecumenism   Holy Communion 

Secretariat for Christian Unity1973.10.17
Syllabus errorum English
Syllabus of Errors

 heresy 

Blessed Pope Pius IX1864.12.08

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