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To the people of God on a pilgrimage from Nicaragua on the occasion of the celebration of the Novena of the Immaculate Conception English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Nicaragua 

Pope Francis2024.12.02
For the 2ⁿᵈ International Congress of “Hermandades y Piedad Popular” latine (Latin)Pope Francis2024.11.21
On the renewal of the study of Church history English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2024.11.21
Chirograph on the establishment of the Pontifical Committee for World Children’s Day Italiano (Italian)

 Roman Curia 

Pope Francis2024.11.20
To the College of Cardinals and to the Prefects and Heads of Curial Institutions, to Offices of the Roman Curia, and Institutions associated with the Holy See English Italiano (Italian)Pope Francis2024.11.19
For the 1000ᵗʰ day anniversary of the war in Ukraine Italiano (Italian)Pope Francis2024.11.19
For the remembrance in the particular Churches of their own Saints, Blesseds, Venerables and Servants of God English français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 saints 

Pope Francis2024.11.09
For the Jubilee to parish priests, religious and clergy English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2024.11.08
For the 100ᵗʰ anniversary of the erection of the Apostolic Administration of Estonia English Italiano (Italian)Pope Francis2024.11.01
Chirograph on the relocation of part of the Vatican Archives and Library to the Pontifical Roman Major Seminary English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2024.10.29
To the Special Envoy to the 6ᵗʰ American Missionary Congress (CAM 6) latine (Latin)Pope Francis2024.10.22
To the Catholics of the Middle East English français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Holy Land   peace 

Pope Francis2024.10.07
To the new Cardinals English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 cardinal 

Pope Francis2024.10.06
To the College of Cardinals English français (French) Italiano (Italian)Pope Francis2024.09.16
For the 350ᵗʰ anniversary of the Erection of the Archdiocese of Québec latine (Latin)Pope Francis2024.09.03
For the 53ʳᵈ International Eucharistic Congress on the 150ᵗʰ anniversary of the consecration of Ecuador to the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Quito) latine (Latin)

 Eucharistic Congress 

Pope Francis2024.08.15
For the Mass at the Sanctuary of the Madonna dell’Arco of Sant’Anastasia (Naples) latine (Latin)Pope Francis2024.08.15
On the Role of Literature in Formation English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 seminary 

Pope Francis2024.07.17
Chirograph on the Statute and Regulation of the Chapter of Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican Italiano (Italian)Pope Francis2024.06.29
For the 80ᵗʰ anniversary of the Vow to Mary Salus Populi Romani English français (French) Italiano (Italian)Pope Francis2024.06.04
For the celebration of the 5ᵗʰ National Eucharistic Congress in Portugal (Braga) latine (Latin)

 Eucharistic Congress 

Pope Francis2024.05.22
To parish priests English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 priest 

Pope Francis2024.05.02
For the celebration of the closing of the Virginian Jubilee Year at the Abbey of Saint Mary in Montevergine latine (Latin)Pope Francis2024.04.30
To the Catholics of the Holy Land English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2024.03.27
To a group of migrants gathered in Lajas Blancas, Panama English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2024.03.21
For the 30ᵗʰ anniversary of the killing of Don Giuseppe Diana English Italiano (Italian)Pope Francis2024.03.19
Chirograph for the approval of the statutes and Regulations of the Chapter of the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2024.03.19
To the participants in the 6ᵗʰ Semana Social Brasileira English Italiano (Italian)Pope Francis2024.03.02
To the Secretary General of the Synod of Bishops English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2024.02.22
Chirograph on the collaboration between the Dicasteries of the Roman Curia and the General Secretariat of the Synod English Italiano (Italian)Pope Francis2024.02.16
To Jewish brothers and sisters in Israel English français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Jews 

Pope Francis2024.02.02
Confirming the election of the Major Archbishop of Ernakulam-Angamaly of the Syro-Malabars English Italiano (Italian)

 Syro-Malabar Church 

Pope Francis2024.01.09
For the 70ᵗʰ anniversary of the Weeping Madonna of Syracuse English Italiano (Italian)Pope Francis2023.12.07
To Patriarch George Cardinal Alencherry of the Syro-Malabar Church English Italiano (Italian)

 malabar   syro 

Pope Francis2023.11.29
For the double Jubilee of the diocese of Augsburg in honour of the Patron Saint Ulrich, on the 1050ᵗʰ anniversary of his death and on the 1100ᵗʰ of his episcopal ordination latine (Latin)Pope Francis2023.11.17
For the 8ᵗʰ Centenary of the approval of the Regola Bullata français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2023.11.09
For the 550ᵗʰ anniversary of the founding of the Diocese of Casale latine (Latin)Pope Francis2023.10.18
For the 12ᵗʰ centenary of the dedication of the Collégiale Saint Ursme (Lobbes, Belgium) latine (Latin)Pope Francis2023.09.14
For the adoption of the Agreement on the Status of the Resident Papal Representative and the Office of the Resident Papal Representative of the Holy See in Vietnam English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Vietnam 

Pope Francis2023.09.08
Chirograph to institute the Pan-American Committee of Judges for Social Rights and Franciscan Doctrine as a Private Association of the Faithful with international character English español (Spanish)Pope Francis2023.08.15
For the concluding Mass of the IV Forum Europeu de Irmanades e Confrarias with the canonical coronation of Our Lady of Sorrows (Basilica of Mafra) latine (Latin)Pope Francis2023.08.08
To the priests of the Diocese of Rome English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2023.08.05
To the new Magnificent Rector of the Pontifical Lateran University English Italiano (Italian)Pope Francis2023.08.01
For the 30ᵗʰ anniversary of the death of Blessed Pino Puglisi English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2023.07.31
For the 30ᵗʰ anniversary of the attacks on the Papal Basilica of Saint John Lateran and the Church of San Giorgio in Velabro English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2023.07.25
For the 3ʳᵈ Centenary of the Coronation of the Image of Our Lady, Queen of Podlasie-Mother of Unity (Shrine of Kodeń, Siedlce, Poland) latine (Latin)Pope Francis2023.07.17
Response to dubia of two cardinals español (Spanish)Pope Francis2023.07.11
Constituting the Commission of the New Martyrs - Witnesses of the Faith English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 saints 

Pope Francis2023.07.03
For the 700ᵗʰ anniversary of the canonization of Saint Thomas Aquinas (Fossanova Abbey) latine (Latin)Pope Francis2023.06.30
For the 10ᵗʰ anniversary of the visit to Lampedusa English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 refugee 

Pope Francis2023.06.20
For the celebration of the 140ᵗʰ anniversary of the evangelisation of the Congo latine (Latin)

 Congo [Brazzaville] 

Pope Francis2023.05.30
For the 25ᵗʰ anniversary of the coronation of the Icon of Our Lady of Budslav (National Shrine of Budslav) latine (Latin)Pope Francis2023.05.27
For the G7 Summit English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2023.05.19
For the opening of the Virginian Jubilee Year, proclaimed in the ninth centenary of the foundation of the Abbey of Santa Maria in Montevergine latine (Latin)Pope Francis2023.05.11
For the National Eucharistic Congress in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Lubumbashi) latine (Latin)

 Eucharistic Congress 

Pope Francis2023.04.25
To the Grand Ayatollah Ali Al-Sistani Italiano (Italian)

 Muslims 

Pope Francis2023.02.28
Chirograph for the new Statutes of the Institute for the Works of Religion English Italiano (Italian)Pope Francis2023.01.30
To the people of Ukraine 9 months after the outbreak of the war English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Ukraine 

Pope Francis2022.11.24
For the celebration of the 18ᵗʰ National Eucharistic Congress of Brazil latine (Latin)

 Eucharistic Congress 

Pope Francis2022.11.07
For the 50ᵗʰ General Conference of FABC latine (Latin)Pope Francis2022.10.22
For the 5ᵗʰ Centenary of the conversion of Saint Ignatius of Loyola English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2022.09.12
For the 70ᵗʰ anniversary of the coronation of Our Lady of Remedies, Patroness of Oristano, Italy latine (Latin)Pope Francis2022.08.31
To the closing celebrations of the centenary of the coronation of Our Lady of Altagracia (Dominican Republic) latine (Latin)Pope Francis2022.07.31
For the closing celebrations of Peregrinación Europea de Jóvenes (Santiago de Compostela) latine (Latin)Pope Francis2022.07.15
To the Bishops of the Synod of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2022.06.30
For the inauguration of the new CELAM headquarters in Colombia English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2022.06.24
For the 8ᵗʰ centenary of the dedication of the Cathedral of Cosenza latine (Latin)Pope Francis2022.06.10
To the participants in the Santarém Meeting (IV Encontro da Igreja Católica na Amazônia Legal) français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2022.05.31
For the 850ᵗʰ anniversary of the dedication of the Cathedral of Notre Dame of Tournai latine (Latin)Pope Francis2022.05.12
Chirograph for the creation of Domus Vaticanae Italiano (Italian)

 Roman Curia 

Pope Francis2022.05.05
Chirograph for the institution of the Interdicasterial Commission for the Revision of the General Regulations of the Roman Curia English Italiano (Italian)

 Roman Curia 

Pope Francis2022.04.12
To the Bishops for the Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Russia   Ukraine 

Pope Francis2022.03.21
To the Father General of the Congregation of Saint Joseph on the 150ᵗʰ anniversary of its founding English Italiano (Italian)Pope Francis2022.03.02
To the President of the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization for the Jubilee 2025 English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 jubilee 

Pope Francis2022.02.11
For the 75ᵗʰ anniversary of the Apostolic Constitution Provida Mater Ecclesia English Italiano (Italian)

 association   religious 

Pope Francis2022.02.02
For the 25ᵗʰ Public Session of the Pontifical Academies Italiano (Italian)

 academy 

Pope Francis2022.02.01
To married couples for the Amoris Laetitia Family Year English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 marriage 

Pope Francis2021.12.26
On the institution of the “Fratelli tutti Foundation” English Italiano (Italian)Pope Francis2021.12.08
For the 30ᵗʰ anniversary of the International Forum of Catholic Action Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2021.11.09
To the Catholics of Scotland English français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Scotland 

Pope Francis2021.11.09
For the 150ᵗʰ anniversary of the founding of the Pro Petri Association (Brussels) latine (Latin)Pope Francis2021.10.29
To the Special Delegate to the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2021.10.25
For the 30ᵗʰ anniversary of his election as Archbishop of Constantinople and Ecumenical Patriarch English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Ecumenical Patriarchate 

Pope Francis2021.10.22
To the Grand Chancellor of the Lateran Pontifical University, establishing studies in ecology and the environment English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 ecology 

Pope Francis2021.10.07
For the 50ᵗʰ anniversary of the German weekly edition of L’Osservatore Romano Italiano (Italian)Pope Francis2021.09.30
Chirograph establishing the Foundation for Catholic Health Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 health 

Pope Francis2021.09.29
Concession of the Ecclesiastica Communio to the new Patriarch of Cilicia of the Armenians English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Armenian Church 

Pope Francis2021.09.23
For the 5ᵗʰ Centenary of the Coronation of the Black Madonna of Oropa latine (Latin)Pope Francis2021.08.05
On the Apostolic Letter Motu Proprio Traditionis custodes English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Tridentine 

Pope Francis2021.07.16
To the major archbishop and bishops of the Synod of the Syro-Malabar Church English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Syro-Malabar Church 

Pope Francis2021.07.03
To the Catholic Patriarchs of twhe Middle East English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2021.06.27
For the 1300ᵗʰ anniversary of the death of Saint Odilia (Sainte Odile), patroness of Alsace latine (Latin)Pope Francis2021.06.21
To Cardinal Reinhard Marx English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2021.06.10
For the Jubilee proclaimed to mark 900 years since the foundation of the abbey of Premontré English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2021.06.06
For the VIII Centenary of the death of Saint Dominic of Caleruega English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2021.05.24
For the online Conference Building Fraternity, Defending Justice. Challenges and Opportunities for Insular Peoples English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2021.05.21
Chirograph on the provision that José Gregorio Hernández Cisneros be Co-Patron of the Peace Sciences Study Cycle at the Pontifical Lateran University English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 saint 

Pope Francis2021.04.26
For the Ibero-American Conference of Heads of State and Governments Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2021.04.21
To the participants in the 2021 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2021.04.04
For the cultural valorisation of the Lateran Palace English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2021.02.20
To the Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith regarding access of women to the ministries of Lector and Acolyte English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 acolyte   lector 

Pope Francis2021.01.10
To Lebanese people English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Lebanon 

Pope Francis2020.12.24
Chirograph for the Statute of the Supervisory and Financial Information Authority English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2020.12.05
For the centenary of the Archdiocese of Łódź latine (Latin)Pope Francis2020.11.26
Chirograph for the establishment in canonical and Vatican juridical person of the “Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network” Foundation English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2020.11.17
For the 500ᵗʰ anniversary of the celebration of the first Mass in Chile English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Chile 

Pope Francis2020.11.09
For the appointment of special delegate to the Sovereign Military Order of Malta English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2020.11.01
On Europe English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Europe 

Pope Francis2020.10.22
To the Superior General of the Congregation of St. Michael the Archangel français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2020.07.29
To Pope emeritus Benedict XVI on the passing of Msgr. Georg Ratzinger English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2020.07.02
To the Doctors, Nurses and Healthcare workers from the Lombardy Region English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2020.06.20
To the President of the Republic of Colombia to mark the World Environment Day English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Colombia 

Pope Francis2020.06.05
To the priests of the Diocese of Rome English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2020.05.31
For the 25ᵗʰ anniversary of Ut Unum Sint English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2020.05.24
For the inauguration of the Saint John Paul II Institute of Culture of Angelicum English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2020.05.18
For the Feast of Our Lady of Luján español (Spanish)Pope Francis2020.04.28
For the month of May English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Mary 

Pope Francis2020.04.25
To the world of street newspapers English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2020.04.21
To the Popular Movements English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 movement 

Pope Francis2020.04.12
For the extraordinary exposition of the Holy Shroud English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2020.04.09
To the President of the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2020.02.11
For the closing ceremony of the 4ᵗʰ Pan-African Congress on Divine Mercy (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso) latine (Latin)Pope Francis2019.10.30
For the Enthronement Ceremony of the Emperor of Japan, His Imperial Highness Naruhito latine (Latin)

 Japan 

Pope Francis2019.09.23
For the 12ᵗʰ National Pilgrimage of Families Italiano (Italian)

 family 

Pope Francis2019.09.11
To the Archbishop of Constantinople, accompanying the gift of some relics of Saint Peter English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2019.08.30
For the “Pope Francis Hospital Ship” which arrived in the Archdiocese of Belém do Pará in Brazil Italiano (Italian)Pope Francis2019.08.10
Chirograph for the new Statute of the Institute for Works of Religion English français (French) Italiano (Italian)Pope Francis2019.08.08
For the 160ᵗʰ anniversary of the death of St. John Vianney English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 priest 

Pope Francis2019.08.04
To faithful of Germany Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Germany 

Pope Francis2019.06.29
For the celebration of the 100ᵗʰ anniversary of the coronation of the Virgen de Chiquinquirá as Queen and Patron of Colombia latine (Latin)

 Colombia 

Pope Francis2019.06.25
For the General Assembly of National Directors of the Pontifical Mission Societies Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2019.05.29
For the celebration of the 880ᵗʰ anniversary of the death of Saint John of Matera latine (Latin)Pope Francis2019.05.24
For the celebration of the bicentenary of the erection of the diocese of Cerignola latine (Latin)Pope Francis2019.05.15
For the concluding celebration of the sixth centenary of the death of Saint Vincent Ferrer latine (Latin)Pope Francis2019.05.13
For the event “Economy of Francesco” (Assisi) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2019.05.01
For the 10ᵗʰ anniversary of the earthquake in Abruzzo English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2019.04.04
For the 8ᵗʰ centenary of the encounter between Saint Francis of Assisi and the Sultan Al-Malik Al-Kamel latine (Latin)

 Muslims 

Pope Francis2019.02.26
For the concluding celebration of the 4ᵗʰ National Eucharistic Congress of Taiwan latine (Latin)

 Eucharistic Congress   Taiwan 

Pope Francis2019.02.14
For the celebrations of the 27ᵗʰ World Day of the Sick latine (Latin)

 sick 

Pope Francis2019.01.16
For the 25ᵗʰ Anniversary of the Establishment of the Pontifical Academy for Life English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2019.01.06
To the Bishops of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2019.01.01
To Prof. Giovanni Maria Vian on concluding his term as Director of L’Osservatore Romano English Italiano (Italian)Pope Francis2018.12.22
For the 525ᵗʰ anniversary of the Celebration of the First Eucharist in the American Continent (Isabela, diocese of Puerto Plata) latine (Latin)Pope Francis2018.12.12
For the beatification of the martyrs Bishop Pierre Claverie, O.P., bishop of Oran, and 18 companions in Algeria latine (Latin)

 Algeria   saint 

Pope Francis2018.12.03
For the centenary of the death of Blessed Giuseppe Toniolo English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2018.11.24
For the 50ᵗʰ anniversary of the elevation of the Basilica of Saint Nicholas of Bari to “Pontifical Basilica” English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2018.11.24
For the 60ᵗʰ anniversary of the reconstruction and consecration of the Cathedral of Manila latine (Latin)Pope Francis2018.11.15
For the inauguration of the Academic Year of the Pontifical Lateran University English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2018.11.12
For the 50ᵗʰ anniversary of the founding of the Monastic Community of Bose English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2018.11.11
For the celebrations of the 150ᵗʰ Anniversary of the Evangelization of Tanzania (Bagamoyo) latine (Latin)Pope Francis2018.10.26
To Cardinal Donald William Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2018.10.12
To the People of God English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 sexual abuse 

Pope Francis2018.08.20
For the 200ᵗʰ Anniversary Celebration of the evangelization of North-West Canada following the arrival of Fr Norbert Provencher and his missionary companions to the present-day Archdiocese of Saint-Boniface latine (Latin)

 Canada 

Pope Francis2018.06.21
For the celebration of the Fifth American Missionary Congress (CAM5) latine (Latin)Pope Francis2018.06.20
To the Prefect of the Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life to mark the publication of the new document of the Dicastery: Giving the best of yourself. The Christian perspective on sport and the human person English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 sports 

Pope Francis2018.06.01
To the People of God in Chile español (Spanish)

 Chile 

Pope Francis2018.05.31
For the 1050ᵗʰ anniversary of the first episcopal see in Poland latine (Latin)Pope Francis2018.05.18
To the Bishops of Chile English español (Spanish)

 Chile 

Pope Francis2018.05.17
For the millennial celebration of the founding of Buckfast Abbey latine (Latin)Pope Francis2018.05.07
To the Special Delegate at the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta Italiano (Italian)Pope Francis2018.05.02
For the 7ᵗʰ centenary of the consecration of the Shrine of “Our Lady of Social Justice and Love” (Piekary Śląskie) latine (Latin)Pope Francis2018.04.23
For the 94ᵗʰ National Day for the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2018.04.15
For the 6ᵗʰ centenary of the primatial institution in Poland latine (Latin)Pope Francis2018.04.08
To the Bishops of Chile following the report of Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Chile 

Pope Francis2018.04.08
For the 5ᵗʰ centenary of the ReformationPope Francis2018.01.31
For the inauguration of the “Gaudium et spes” Chair of the Pontifical John Paul II Theological Institute for Marriage and Family Sciences English Italiano (Italian)Pope Francis2018.01.25
For the International Conference in support of Jerusalem English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2018.01.10
For the 9ᵗʰ centenary of the arrival of the Icon of Our Lady of Madia in Monopoli latine (Latin)Pope Francis2017.11.21
For the inauguration of the dome dedicated to the Most Holy Trinity in the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (USA) latine (Latin)Pope Francis2017.11.14
For the 1ˢᵗ centenary of the promulgation of the Apostolic Letter Maximum Illud English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 mission 

Pope Francis2017.10.22
For the 8ᵗʰ centenary of the Franciscan presence in the Holy Land Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2017.10.17
For the 6ᵗʰ centenary of the Council of Constance latine (Latin)Pope Francis2017.10.11
To the Bishops of India English français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 India 

Pope Francis2017.10.09
To the participants in the 4ᵗʰ High Level Conference on ’Our Ocean, an Ocean for Life’ (Malta) English Italiano (Italian)

 sea 

Pope Francis2017.09.27
To the Bishops of Japan français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Japan 

Pope Francis2017.09.14
For the 3ʳᵈ centenary of the discovery of the statue of Our Lady of Aparecida latine (Latin)

 Brazil 

Pope Francis2017.09.12
To the participants in the General Assembly of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on the centenary of the death of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, patroness of Migrants English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 saint 

Pope Francis2017.08.29
To the annual Synod of the Italian Methodist and Waldensian Churches Italiano (Italian)

 ecumenism 

Pope Francis2017.08.10
For the consecration of the new Church dedicated to Mother Teresa of Calcutta in the city of Pristina latine (Latin)Pope Francis2017.08.01
For the concluding celebration of the Archdiocesan Jubilee of Lima latine (Latin)Pope Francis2017.07.28
For the centenary of the birth of Blessed Oscar Romero (San Salvador) latine (Latin)Pope Francis2017.07.18
For the G20 Summit English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2017.06.29
To the new Greek-Melkite Patriarch of Antioch English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Greek-Melkite Church 

Pope Francis2017.06.22
For the 2ⁿᵈ centenary of the founding of the Diocese of Cuneo latine (Latin)Pope Francis2017.06.16
For the departure of Cardinal Lubomyr Husar English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2017.06.05
For the 650ᵗʰ anniversary of the arrival in the Shrine of Trsat, Croatia, of the image of the Blessed Virgin Mary donated by Pope Urban V to Croat pilgrims in Loreto in 1367 latine (Latin)Pope Francis2017.06.03
To the President of the United Mexican States, President of the 2017 Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction English Italiano (Italian)

 Mexico 

Pope Francis2017.05.25
For the 7ᵗʰ centenary of the enclave of the Popes in Avignon, France latine (Latin)Pope Francis2017.05.18
For the first National Eucharistic Congress of Angola (Huambo) latine (Latin)

 Eucharistic Congress 

Pope Francis2017.05.17
To the Patriarch of Antioch for Melkite Greek Catholics English français (French) Italiano (Italian)Pope Francis2017.05.06
For the concluding celebration of the Marian Congress of Kazakhstan and centenary of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fátima latine (Latin)Pope Francis2017.04.26
For the 5ᵗʰ “World ULTREIA” of the “Cursillos de Cristiandad” (MCC) latine (Latin)Pope Francis2017.04.24
For the 550ᵗʰ anniversary of the Madonna of Shkodra’s arrival in the Church of Genazzano (National Shrine of Shkodra, Albania) latine (Latin)Pope Francis2017.04.22
Marking the inauguration of the Shrine of Renunciation français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2017.04.16
To the 10ᵗʰ Forum for the Future of Agriculture (Brussels) English Italiano (Italian)

 agriculture 

Pope Francis2017.03.28
For the 9ᵗʰ World Meeting of Families (Dublin) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 family 

Pope Francis2017.03.25
Appointment of Special Delegate to the Sovereign Military Order of Malta français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2017.02.02
For the 25ᵗʰ World Day of the Sick in Lourdes latine (Latin)

 sick 

Pope Francis2017.01.19
To young people on the occasion of the presentation of the Preparatory Document of the XV Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 youth 

Pope Francis2017.01.13
For the 2ⁿᵈ centenary celebrations of the Diocese of Caltagirone latine (Latin)Pope Francis2017.01.07
To bishops on the Feast of the Holy Innocents English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 children 

Pope Francis2016.12.28
For the consecration of the Cathedral of Karonga, Malawi latine (Latin)Pope Francis2016.10.27
For the closing celebrations for the 50ᵗʰ anniversary of the Diocese of Caacupé (Paraguay) latine (Latin)Pope Francis2016.10.15
To the 11ᵗʰ Plenary Assembly of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC) latine (Latin)Pope Francis2016.10.10
For the 90ᵗʰ anniversary of Sankt Georgen Faculty of Theology and PhilosophyPope Francis2016.10.04
For the re-opening of the Memorial Shrine of Moses on Mount Nebo in Jordan latine (Latin)Pope Francis2016.10.03
For the day of thanksgiving for the canonisation of Mother Teresa of Calcutta (Skopje) latine (Latin)Pope Francis2016.08.22
Chirograph naming the Grand Chancellor of the Pontifical Institute “John Paul II” for Studies on Marriage and Family and President of the Pontifical Academy for Life English Italiano (Italian)Pope Francis2016.08.15
For the 3ʳᵈ Africa/Madagascar Congress on Divine Mercy (Kigali) latine (Latin)Pope Francis2016.08.06
For the Feast of San Cayetano in Argentina Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2016.08.01
For the 24ᵗʰ Mariological Marian International Congress (Fatima) latine (Latin)Pope Francis2016.07.16
For the XVII National Eucharistic Congress in Brazil (Belém) latine (Latin)

 Eucharistic Congress 

Pope Francis2016.07.15
For the bicentenary of the Independence of the Argentine Republic English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Argentina 

Pope Francis2016.07.08
For the 25ᵗʰ anniversary of the Minsk-Mohilev Archdiocese français (French) latine (Latin)Pope Francis2016.06.01
For the 4ᵗʰ National Eucharistic Congress of Portugal (Fatima) latine (Latin)

 Eucharistic Congress   Portugal 

Pope Francis2016.05.26
For the concluding celebrations of the bicentenary of the consecration of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago de Guatemala, to be held in conjunction with the Archdiocesan Eucharistic Congress (Guatemala City) latine (Latin)Pope Francis2016.05.24
For the Day of Friendship between Copts and Catholics English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Coptic Church 

Pope Francis2016.05.10
For the 350ᵗʰ anniversary of her election as Patroness of the City of Luxembourg latine (Latin)

 Luxembourg 

Pope Francis2016.04.18
For the 92ⁿᵈ Day for the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Italy Italiano (Italian)Pope Francis2016.04.10
For the 1050ᵗʰ anniversary of the baptism of Poland (Gniezno, Poznań) latine (Latin)Pope Francis2016.04.04
For the concluding celebration of the Innocentian Year latine (Latin)Pope Francis2016.02.25
For the celebrations of the 24ᵗʰ World Day of the Sick (Nazareth) latine (Latin)

 sick 

Pope Francis2016.01.12
Rescript on the implementation and compliance of new law for marriage annulment procedures Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 marriage 

Pope Francis2015.12.07
For the celebration of the 5ᵗʰ centenary of the city of Cumana (Venezuela), where the evangelization of South America began latine (Latin)

 South America 

Pope Francis2015.11.09
For the erection of the “Gravissimum educationis” Foundation English français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 education 

Pope Francis2015.10.28
On the reform of certain structures of the Roman Curia English Italiano (Italian)

 Roman Curia 

Pope Francis2015.10.14
For the 5ᵗʰ centenary of the arrival from Rome of the Sacred Image of the Madonna of Łask in the Shrine of the Archdiocese of Łodź latine (Latin)Pope Francis2015.10.12
For the 60ᵗʰ anniversary of the Latin American Episcopal Council English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2015.10.12
For the closing celebrations of the First National Eucharistic Congress of the Czech Republic (Brno) latine (Latin)

 Czech Republic   Eucharistic Congress 

Pope Francis2015.09.17
Indulgences conceded for the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 indulgence   jubilee 

Pope Francis2015.09.01
For the 14ᵗʰ centenary of the death of St. Columban Italiano (Italian)Pope Francis2015.08.30
For the 6ᵗʰ National Eucharistic Congress of Mexico (Monterrey) latine (Latin)

 Eucharistic Congress 

Pope Francis2015.08.15
For the 5ᵗʰ National Eucharistic Congress of Bolivia latine (Latin)

 Bolivia   Eucharistic Congress 

Pope Francis2015.08.13
For the closing celebrations for the 1500ᵗʰ anniversary of the founding of the Abbey of Saint-Maurice latine (Latin)Pope Francis2015.08.13
For the dedication of the new Cathedral of Créteil latine (Latin)Pope Francis2015.08.11
For the 1ˢᵗ anniversary of the arrival in Jordan of Iraqi refugees English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Jordan   refugee 

Pope Francis2015.08.06
Establishing the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 ecology 

Pope Francis2015.08.06
For the 5ᵗʰ centenary of evangelization of Timor-Leste latine (Latin)

 Timor-Leste 

Pope Francis2015.07.23
For the first millennium of foundation of the Cathedral of Strasbourg latine (Latin)Pope Francis2015.06.02
For the Beatification of Óscar Arnulfo Romero Galdámez English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 saint 

Pope Francis2015.05.23
For the 10ᵗʰ National Eucharistic Congress of Peru latine (Latin)

 Eucharistic Congress   Peru 

Pope Francis2015.05.21
the inauguration ceremony of the recently-restored “conventual complex” of the Shrine of Maria-Radna latine (Latin)Pope Francis2015.05.20
For the 3ʳᵈ Centenary of the Shrine of Our Miraculous Lady of Sinj latine (Latin)Pope Francis2015.05.20
For 2ⁿᵈ centenary of the Coronation of Our Lady of Mercy English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2015.05.10
For the death of Professor Elio Toaff, Chief Rabbi emeritus of Rome English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Jews 

Pope Francis2015.04.20
For the 91ˢᵗ National Day of the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart Italiano (Italian)Pope Francis2015.03.30
For the 5ᵗʰ centenary of the birth of Saint Teresa of Jesus English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 saint 

Pope Francis2015.03.28
Chirograph for the institution of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors English Italiano (Italian)Pope Francis2015.03.22
To the President of the International Commission against the Death Penalty English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 bioethics 

Pope Francis2015.03.20
For the centenary of the founding of the Faculty of Theology English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2015.03.03
To the Bishops of Nigeria English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2015.03.02
For the 150ᵗʰ anniversary of the discovery of the hidden Christians of Japan latine (Latin)Pope Francis2015.02.15
For the 4ᵗʰ centenary of the martyrdom of St. John Ogilvie, S.J. latine (Latin)

 saint 

Pope Francis2015.02.15
To the Presidents of Episcopal Conferences and Superiors of Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life concerning the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 sexual abuse 

Pope Francis2015.02.02
To those who will be created Cardinals at the upcoming Consistory English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2015.01.04
To the Christians in the Middle East English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Eastern Churches   Iraq 

Pope Francis2014.12.21
For the 8ᵗʰ World Meeting of Families (Philadelphia) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 family 

Pope Francis2014.12.09
To participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish) VideoPope Francis2014.11.20
For the 25ᵗʰ anniversary of the liberation of the Greek-Catholic Church in Ukraine latine (Latin)

 Ukraine   Ukrainian Church 

Pope Francis2014.11.18
To participants in the Extraordinary General Assembly of the Italian Episcopal Conference English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2014.11.08
To the Prime Minister of Australia for the G20 Summit (Brisbane) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2014.11.06
For the 5ᵗʰ centenary of the evangelization of Myanmar latine (Latin)

 Myanmar 

Pope Francis2014.10.16
For the beatification of Álvaro del Portillo Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2014.09.27
For the centenary of the foundation of the Schönstatt Apostolic Movement (Vallendar, Germany) latine (Latin)Pope Francis2014.09.08
To the Secretary General of the United Nations Organization concerning the dramatic situation in Northern Iraq English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Iraq   United Nations 

Pope Francis2014.08.09
For the 850ᵗʰ anniversary of the translation of the relics of the Magi from Milan to Cologne latine (Latin)Pope Francis2014.08.06
For the consecration of the new shrine of San Gabriele dell’Addolorata latine (Latin)Pope Francis2014.07.29
For the 350ᵗʰ anniversary of the celebration of the foundation of Notre-Dame de Québec Parish latine (Latin)Pope Francis2014.07.25
For the 250ᵗʰ anniversary of the foundation of Saint Louis latine (Latin)Pope Francis2014.07.20
For the 3ʳᵈ World Apostolic Congress on Mercy (WACOM III) latine (Latin)Pope Francis2014.07.14
For the 25ᵗʰ anniversary of the restoration of religious liberty for the Greek Catholic Eparchy of Mukachevo (Major Seminary of Uzhhorod, Ukraine) latine (Latin)

 Ukraine 

Pope Francis2014.06.09
To participants in the 19ᵗʰ International Congress of the International Association of Penal Law and of the 3ʳᵈ Congress of the Latin American Association of Penal Law and Criminology English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 lawyer 

Pope Francis2014.05.30
For the 5ᵗʰ centenary celebrations for the foundation of the Diocese of Funchal latine (Latin)Pope Francis2014.05.28
To tye Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of Saint Mark English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Coptic Church 

Pope Francis2014.05.05
For the 50ᵗʰ anniversary of priesthood and 25ᵗʰ anniversary of episcopal ordination of Cardinal Vicar of Rome English Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)Pope Francis2014.04.13
Raising the Undersecretary of the Synod to the dignity of bishop English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2014.04.01
For the consecration of the recently restored Shrine of St Augustine of Hippo on the 100ᵗʰ anniversary of its elevation to a Basilica latine (Latin)Pope Francis2014.03.21
For the commemorative celebration of the 70ᵗʰ anniversary of the destruction and reconstruction of the Abbey of Montecassino latine (Latin)Pope Francis2014.03.19
For the 650ᵗʰ anniversary of the consecration of the Cathedral of Krakow latine (Latin)Pope Francis2014.02.26
To families English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 family 

Pope Francis2014.02.02
For the closing ceremony of the Jubilee Year on the occasion of the 5ᵗʰ centenary of the erection of the first diocese (Santa María la Antigua) on dry land in the American Continent latine (Latin)

 Panama 

Pope Francis2014.01.16
To Cardinals who will be created at the Consistory of 22 February English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2014.01.12
To participants in the 13ᵗʰ Meeting of the Basic Ecclesial Communities in Brazil English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Brazil 

Pope Francis2013.12.17
To the Minister General of the Trinitarian Order on the 800ᵗʰ anniversary of the death of their founder St. Juan de Mata English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2013.12.17
To the new Special Envoy to the closing celebrations for the 1ˢᵗ centenary of the institution of the Ecclesiastical Province of Managua latine (Latin)

 Nicaragua 

Pope Francis2013.11.29
For the 450ᵗʰ anniversary of the closing of the Ecumenical Council of Trent latine (Latin)Pope Francis2013.11.19
For the 1ˢᵗ centenary of the institution of the Ecclesiastical Province of Managua latine (Latin)

 Nicaragua 

Pope Francis2013.11.12
Preface to the book of Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone on papal diplomacy English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 diplomacy 

Pope Francis2013.11.10
For the farewell ceremony of Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone from the office as Secretary of State English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2013.10.15
For the celebrations of the 4ᵗʰ American Missionary Congress and of the 9ᵗʰ Latin American Missionary Congress (Maracaibo, Venezuela) latine (Latin)

 South America   Venezuela 

Pope Francis2013.10.14
For the closing celebrations of the national pilgrimage to the relics of St. Roque Gonzalez de Santa Cruz and his companion martyrs, on the twenty-fifth anniversary of their canonization latine (Latin)

 Paraguay 

Pope Francis2013.10.10
For the celebrations for the 1ˢᵗ centenary of the Sophia University of Tokyo latine (Latin)Pope Francis2013.10.07
Tra i suggerimenti English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)
Chirograph by which a Council of Cardinals is established to assist the Holy Father in the governance of the universal Church and to study possible revisions of the Apostolic Constitution Pastor Bonus on the Roman Curia

 Roman Curia 

Pope Francis2013.09.28
For the celebrations of the 100ᵗʰ anniversary of the Archdiocese of Lille (France) latine (Latin)Pope Francis2013.09.16
For the beatification of Father José Gabriel Brochero English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Argentina   saint 

Pope Francis2013.09.14
To the Italian journalist Mr Eugenio Scalfari English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 non-believers 

Pope Francis2013.09.11
To the President of the Russian Federation, on the occasion of the G20 St. Petersburg summit English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Russia 

Pope Francis2013.09.04
For the 750ᵗʰ anniversary of the laying of the foundation stone of the Cathedral of Xanten latine (Latin)Pope Francis2013.09.03
For the 700ᵗʰ anniversary of the death of St. NotburgaPope Francis2013.09.03
To the atheist Professor Piergiorgio Odifreddi English Italiano (Italian)

 non-believers 

Pope Benedict XVI2013.09
Chirograph establishing the Pontifical Commission for Reference on the Organisation of the economic-administrative structure of the Holy See English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Roman Curia 

Pope Francis2013.07.18
For the closing celebrations of the 1ˢᵗ centenary of the elevation of the metropolitan Archdiocese of San Salvador and of the erection of the Dioceses of Santa Ana and San Miguel as well as the closing ceremony of the National Eucharistic Congress latine (Latin)

 El Salvador   Eucharistic Congress 

Pope Francis2013.06.27
For the 600ᵗʰ anniversary of the Baptism of Samogizia latine (Latin)

 Lithuania 

Pope Francis2013.06.27
Chirograph establishing the Pontifical Commission for Reference on the Institute for Works of Religion English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 bank   Roman Curia 

Pope Francis2013.06.24
To the British Prime Minister for the G8 Meeting English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2013.06.15
For the 1150ᵗʰ anniversary of the arrival of Sts. Cyril and Methodius to the Slovak territory latine (Latin)

 Slovakia 

Pope Francis2013.05.31
For the closing celebration of the 4ᵗʰ centenary of the arrival of the icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Budslau, Belarus latine (Latin)

 Belarus 

Pope Francis2013.05.29
For the 1150ᵗʰ anniversary of the arrival of Sts. Cyril and Methodius to the Czech territory latine (Latin)

 Czech Republic 

Pope Francis2013.05.29
For the closing celebration of the 600ᵗʰ anniversary of the discovery of the statue of the Madonna della Libera latine (Latin)Pope Francis2013.05.28
Confirming the Vicar General of the Diocese of Rome latine (Latin)

 Rome 

Pope Francis2013.05.18
For the 600ᵗʰ anniversary of the Cathedral of Kaunas latine (Latin)Pope Francis2013.04.05
To participants in the 105ᵗʰ Plenary Assembly of the Episcopal Conference of Argentina español (Spanish)Pope Francis2013.03.25
To the President of the Supreme Court of Argentina español (Spanish)

 Argentina 

Pope Francis2013.03.23
To the Superior General of the Society of Jesus English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Jesuits 

Pope Francis2013.03.16
To Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi, preacher of the Spiritual Exercises English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Benedict XVI2013.02.23
For the public confirm of the ecclesiastical communion to the new Patriarch of the Chaldean Church latine (Latin)

 Chaldean Church 

Pope Benedict XVI2013.02.03
To the new Patriarch of Babylon of the Chaldeans for the concession of the Ecclesiastical Communion English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Chaldean Church 

Pope Benedict XVI2013.02.01
To the newly elected Coptic Catholic Patriarch of Alexandria for the concession of the ecclesiastical communion English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Coptic Church 

Pope Benedict XVI2013.01.18
For the 21ˢᵗ World Day of the Sick (Shrine of Our Lady of Altötting, Germany) latine (Latin)

 sick 

Pope Benedict XVI2013.01.10
For the 50ᵗʰ anniversary of the Shrine of Our Lady of Health in Vailankanni and for the 25ᵗʰ anniversary of the institution of the Episcopal Conference latine (Latin)

 India 

Pope Benedict XVI2013.01.10
For the death of Greek-Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Greek Orthodox Church 

Pope Benedict XVI2012.12.06
For the jubilee year dedicated to the Venerable Servant of God Pauline Jaricot latine (Latin)Pope Benedict XVI2012.12.01
For the closing celebrations of the 550ᵗʰ anniversary of the Archdiocese of Ljubljana latine (Latin)Pope Benedict XVI2012.11.09
For the 10ᵗʰ Plenary Assembly of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (Vietnam) latine (Latin)Pope Benedict XVI2012.10.24
For the 125ᵗʰ anniversary of the Archdiocese of Dhaka (Bangladesh) and for the 400ᵗʰ anniversary of the Bengal region latine (Latin)

 Bangladesh 

Pope Benedict XVI2012.10.12
For the 500ᵗʰ anniversary of the arrival in Puerto Rico of the first bishop (San Juan de Porto Rico) latine (Latin)

 Puerto Rico 

Pope Benedict XVI2012.10.10
For the 475ᵗʰ anniversary of the first diocese of Peru and South America and of the International Marian Eucharistic Congress latine (Latin)

 Eucharistic Congress   Peru 

Pope Benedict XVI2012.10.03
For the celebration of the 950ᵗʰ anniversary of the diocese of Sapë latine (Latin)Pope Benedict XVI2012.08.21
To the Secretary of State English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Benedict XVI2012.07.02
For the 100ᵗʰ anniversary of the birth of Blessed Peter ToRot, catechist and martyr of Papua New Guinea latine (Latin)

 Papua New Guinea 

Pope Benedict XVI2012.06.08
For the 50ᵗʰ International Eucharistic Congress latine (Latin)

 Eucharistic Congress 

Pope Benedict XVI2012.05.14
For the millennium celebrations of the Holy Hermitage of Camaldoli latine (Latin)Pope Benedict XVI2012.05.10
For the millennium of the Imperial Cathedral of Bamberg English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Benedict XVI2012.05.03
For the Closing Celebrations of the National Eucharistic Congress of Ukraine latine (Latin)

 Eucharistic Congress   Ukraine 

Pope Benedict XVI2012.04.17
To the President of the German Episcopal Conference English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Germany 

Pope Benedict XVI2012.04.14
For the Year of St. Clare English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 saint 

Pope Benedict XVI2012.04.01
For the 450ᵗʰ anniversary of the formal re-establishment of the Prague archbishopric latine (Latin)Pope Benedict XVI2012.03.30
For the 500ᵗʰ anniversary of the public display of the Sacred Tunic (Cathedral of Trier) latine (Latin)Pope Benedict XVI2012.03.07
To Cardinal Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya, Preacher of the Lenten Spiritual Exercises English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Benedict XVI2012.03.03
For the 100ᵗʰ anniversary of the Cathedral of Yangon latine (Latin)Pope Benedict XVI2011.11.04
For the 800ᵗʰ anniversary of the birth of St. Agnes of Bohemia latine (Latin)

 Germany 

Pope Benedict XVI2011.10.20
For the 400ᵗʰ anniversary of the foundation of the Congregatio JesuPope Benedict XVI2011.10.03
For the 100ᵗʰ anniversary of the consecration of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Moscow latine (Latin)Pope Benedict XVI2011.09.25
For the 950ᵗʰ anniversary of the dedication of the Cathedral of Speyer latine (Latin)Pope Benedict XVI2011.09.21
For the 10ᵗʰ anniversary of the somber events of 11 September 2001 English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 USA 

Pope Benedict XVI2011.09.11
For the International Prayer Meeting for peace ’Bound to Live Together’ - Religions and Cultures in dialogue, organized by the Community of Sant’Egidio English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Benedict XVI2011.09.01
For the 12ᵗʰ Inter-Christian Symposium (Thessalonica) English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 ecumenism 

Pope Benedict XVI2011.08.06
For the millennium celebrations of the Abbey of the Most Holy Trinity of Cava latine (Latin)Pope Benedict XVI2011.08.04
For the 25ᵗʰ Italian National Eucharistic Congress latine (Latin)

 Eucharistic Congress 

Pope Benedict XVI2011.07.22
For the closing jubilee celebrations on the occasion of the 375ᵗʰ anniversary of the discovery of the venerable image of Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles, Patron Saint of Costa Rica latine (Latin)

 Costa Rica 

Pope Benedict XVI2011.07.12
For the closing jubilee celebrations of the 500ᵗʰ anniversary of the first canonical institution of the ecclesiastical districts of America: Santo Domingo and La Vega (Dominican Republic) and San Juan de Puerto Rico latine (Latin)

 Dominican Republic   Puerto Rico 

Pope Benedict XVI2011.07.11
For the closing celebrations of the 600ᵗʰ Jubilee Year of the ’Eucharistic Miracle of Ludbreg’ latine (Latin)Pope Benedict XVI2011.07.02
For the 150ᵗʰ anniversary of foundation of L’Osservatore Romano English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Benedict XVI2011.06.24
For the celebrations for the 350ᵗʰ anniversary of the Marian Shrine of Werl latine (Latin)Pope Benedict XVI2011.06.17
To the Grand Chancellor of the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music for the 100ᵗʰ anniversary of its foundation English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Benedict XVI2011.05.13
For the celebration of the 4ᵗʰ centenary of the dedication of the Cathedral of Włocławek latine (Latin)Pope Benedict XVI2011.05.11
For the bicentennial celebration of the birth of St. John Nepomuceno Neumann latine (Latin)Pope Benedict XVI2011.05.08
For the closing celebration of the Diocesan Pauline Jubilee Year of Pozzuoli on the 1950ᵗʰ anniversary of the landing and the preaching of the Apostle St. Paul latine (Latin)

 St. Paul 

Pope Benedict XVI2011.04.15
Granting Ecclesiastical Communion to new Patriarch of Antioch for Maronites latine (Latin)

 Maronite Church 

Pope Benedict XVI2011.04.08
To Patriarch Béchara Boutros Raï of Antioch for Maronites, accepting his request for ecclesiastical communion English français (French) español (Spanish)

 Maronite Church 

Pope Benedict XVI2011.03.24
To Fr. François-Marie Lethel, O.C.D., preacher of the Lenten Spiritual Exercises English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Benedict XVI2011.03.19
For the 150ᵗʰ anniversary of the political unity of Italy English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Italy 

Pope Benedict XVI2011.03.17
For the resignation of the patriarch of Antioch of the Maronites English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Benedict XVI2011.02.26
Preface for YouCat, aide to the Catechism of the Catholic Church for youth français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 catechism 

Pope Benedict XVI2011.02.02
For the closing ceremony of the Jubilee Year of the Church of Vietnam latine (Latin)

 Vietnam 

Pope Benedict XVI2010.12.21
For the closing ceremony of the Compostela Holy Year 2010 English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Benedict XVI2010.12.18
To the Ecumenical Patriarch for the Feast of Saint Andrew the Apostle English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Ecumenical Patriarchate 

Pope Benedict XVI2010.11.30
For the Symposium organized by The International Centre of Newman Friends English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Benedict XVI2010.11.18
For the re-opening of the Vatican Library English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Benedict XVI2010.11.09
For the G20 Summit in Seoul English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Benedict XVI2010.11.08
For the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Benedict XVI2010.11.03
Lumen caritatis English Italiano (Italian)
For the 400ᵗʰ anniversary of the canonisation of St. Charles Borromeo
Pope Benedict XVI2010.11.01
To seminarians English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 seminary 

Pope Benedict XVI2010.10.18
To the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran English

 Iran 

Pope Benedict XVI2010.10.03
For the 50ᵗʰ anniversary of independence of the Republic of Nigeria English

 Nigeria 

Pope Benedict XVI2010.09.21
For the millennium of the Abbey of Saint-Pierre de Solesmes latine (Latin)

 France 

Pope Benedict XVI2010.09.13
For the 2ⁿᵈ World Congress on the Pastoral Care of Pilgrimages and Shrines English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 pilgrimage 

Pope Benedict XVI2010.09.08
For the 100ᵗʰ anniversary of the birth of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 India   saint 

Pope Benedict XVI2010.08.26
For the 7ᵗʰ World Meeting of Families English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 family 

Pope Benedict XVI2010.08.23
For the Congress of Asian Catholic Laity English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 laity 

Pope Benedict XVI2010.08.10
For the 15ᵗʰ centenary of the Shrine of Holy Mary of the Graces ’Our Lady of Mentorella’ latine (Latin)

 Italy 

Pope Benedict XVI2010.07.27
For the 5ᵗʰ anniversary of the death of Br. Roger of Taizé English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 ecumenism   Taizé 

Pope Benedict XVI2010.07.09
For the National Eucharistic Congress of Slovenia latine (Latin)

 Eucharistic Congress   Slovenia 

Pope Benedict XVI2010.05.03
For the 10ᵗʰ National Eucharistic Congress of Spain latine (Latin)

 Eucharistic Congress   Spain 

Pope Benedict XVI2010.04.21
For the celebrations for the 16ᵗʰ National Eucharistic Congress of Brazil latine (Latin)

 Brazil   Eucharistic Congress 

Pope Benedict XVI2010.04.19
For the 86ᵗʰ National Day for the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart Italiano (Italian)

 Italy 

Pope Benedict XVI2010.04.15
For the 10ᵗʰ International Youth Forum English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 youth 

Pope Benedict XVI2010.03.20
Pastoral Letter to the Catholics of Ireland English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Ireland   sexual abuse 

Pope Benedict XVI2010.03.19
To the newly-elected Patriarch Irinej of the Serbian Orthodox Church English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Serbian Orthodox Church 

Pope Benedict XVI2010.01.22
To the Archbishop of Cap-Haïtien and President of the Episcopal Conference of Haiti, following the earthquake which devasted the country English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Haiti 

Pope Benedict XVI2010.01.16
To the President of Haiti, following the earthquake which devasted the country English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Haiti 

Pope Benedict XVI2010.01.16
For the 21ˢᵗ Winter Olympic Games and the 10ᵗʰ Winter Paralymic Games English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Canada   sports 

Pope Benedict XVI2009.12.30
For the millennium of the Cathedral of Mainz

 Germany 

Pope Benedict XVI2009.11.01
For the 1200ᵗʰ anniversary of the death of St. Ludgerus

 Germany   saint 

Pope Benedict XVI2009.09.03
For the millennium of the Archdiocese of Alba Iulia latine (Latin)

 Romania 

Pope Benedict XVI2009.08.24
For the celebrations for the 12ᵗʰ centenary of the death of St. Ludgerus, first Bishop of Münster and ’Apostle of the Saxons and Frisians’ latine (Latin)

 Germany 

Pope Benedict XVI2009.08.20
For the celebrations of the millennium of the Diocese of Pécs, Hungary latine (Latin)

 Hungary 

Pope Benedict XVI2009.08.05
To the President of the Italian Council of Ministers for the G8 Summit English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Italy 

Pope Benedict XVI2009.07.01
For the 9ᵗʰ Plenary Assembly of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences latine (Latin)

 Asia 

Pope Benedict XVI2009.06.24
For the millennium anniversary celebration of Lithuania latine (Latin)

 Lithuania 

Pope Benedict XVI2009.06.23
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