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Motu Proprio

Motu Proprio (224)AuthorDateDescending
Statutes of the Pontifical Committee for World Children’s Day Italiano (Italian)Pope Francis2024.11.20
On the distribution of the territory of the Diocese of Rome Italiano (Italian)Pope Francis2024.10.01
Statutes of the “Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network” Vatican Foundation English Italiano (Italian)Pope Francis2024.07.01
Fratello Sole English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)
For the construction of an agrivoltaic plant in the zone of Santa Maria di Galeria

 ecology 

Pope Francis2024.06.21
Granting the liturgical cult of Brother Guy de Montpellier English Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 saint 

Pope Francis2024.05.18
Amending the law on the judicial order, to the law on provisions for the professional dignity and economic treatment of Ordinary Magistrates of the Court and the office of the Promoter of Justice and the General Regulations of the Pension Fund Italiano (Italian)Pope Francis2024.03.27
Munus Tribunalis Italiano (Italian)
Amending the law on Apostolic Signatura
Pope Francis2024.02.28
Decree on the publication of regulatory measures in the Vatican City State English Italiano (Italian)

 Vatican City 

Pope Francis2024.01.16
On the limits and modalities of ordinary administration English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2024.01.16
Modifying the Motu Proprio “On transparency, control and competition in the procedures for awarding public contracts of the Holy See and Vatican City State” of 19 May 2020, and the related “Rules” and “Jurisdictional Protection” Italiano (Italian)Pope Francis2023.11.27
Ad theologiam promovendam Italiano (Italian)
Approving new statutes of the Pontifical Academy of Theology
Pope Francis2023.11.01
Decree appointing the Pontifical Delegate to the Pontifical Urbanian University in Rome English Italiano (Italian)Pope Francis2023.09.14
Modifying Canons 295-296 regarding Personal Prelatures Italiano (Italian)

 canon law 

Pope Francis2023.08.08
Decree of Appointment of the members of the Higher Coordination Council of the Pontifical Lateran University English Italiano (Italian)Pope Francis2023.08.01
On the entities for formation to the Priesthood in the territory of the Diocese of Rome and appointment of Rector of the Pontifical Roman Major Seminary English Italiano (Italian)Pope Francis2023.07.04
Iam Pridem Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
Modifying norms of the Eastern Churches on Bishops who have reached eighty years of age

 canon law   Eastern Churches 

Pope Francis2023.04.16
Amending the penal law and judicial system of the Vatican City State Italiano (Italian)

 canon law   Vatican City 

Pope Francis2023.04.12
Modifying the terms of recourse of a member dismissed from an Institute of Consecrated Life English Italiano (Italian)

 canon law   religious 

Pope Francis2023.04.02
Vos estis lux mundi Italiano (Italian)
On measures to prevent and fight sexual abuse (updated)

 canon law   sexual abuse 

Pope Francis2023.03.25
Vocare peccatores latine (Latin)
On the reform of the penal law of the Eastern Churches

 canon law 

Pope Francis2023.03.20
Il Diritto Nativo Italiano (Italian)
On the patrimony of the Apostolic See
Pope Francis2023.02.20
Regulation of the Independent Supervisory Commission of the Vicariate of Rome English Italiano (Italian)Pope Francis2023.02.14
Decree for the assignment of sectors, areas and pastoral services to the Auxiliary Bishops of the Diocese of Rome English Italiano (Italian)Pope Francis2023.01.06
On the instrumental juridical persons of the Roman Curia Italiano (Italian)

 Roman Curia 

Pope Francis2022.12.05
On Caritas Internationalis English français (French) Italiano (Italian)Pope Francis2022.11.21
Decree for the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta English Italiano (Italian)Pope Francis2022.09.03
Decree on the full legal representation of the Second Section of the Dicastery for Evangelisation English Italiano (Italian)Pope Francis2022.08.01
Ad charisma tuendum Italiano (Italian)
On Opus Dei
Pope Francis2022.07.14
Recognitum Librum VI Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
Modifying canon 695 §1 of the Code of Canon Law

 canon law 

Pope Francis2022.04.26
Assegnare alcune competenze Italiano (Italian)
Modifying some rules in the Code of Canon Law and the Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches

 canon law   Mass 

Pope Francis2022.02.11
Fidem servare English Italiano (Italian)
Modifying the internal structure of the Congregation of the Doctrine of Faith

 Roman Curia 

Pope Francis2022.02.11
Establishing the Pontifical Commission for the Verification and Application of Mitis Iudex in the Churches of Italy English Italiano (Italian)Pope Francis2021.11.17
Traditionis custodes English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)
On the use of the Roman Liturgy prior to the Reform of 1970

 Tridentine 

Pope Francis2021.07.16
Antiquum ministerium English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)
Instituting the ministry of the Catechist

 catechist 

Pope Francis2021.05.10
Amending the jurisdiction of the judicial bodies of Vatican City State English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Vatican City 

Pope Francis2021.04.30
On provisions on transparency in the management of public finances English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Roman Curia   Vatican City 

Pope Francis2021.04.26
On the containment of expenditures for employees of the Holy See, the Governorate of Vatican City State, and other connected Entities English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2021.03.23
On amendments in matters of justice English Italiano (Italian)

 Vatican City 

Pope Francis2021.02.08
Spiritus Domini English français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin) español (Spanish)
Modifying Canon 230 §1 of the Code of Canon Law regarding access of women to the ministries of Lector and Acolyte

 acolyte   canon law   lector 

Pope Francis2021.01.10
On certain competencies in economic-financial matters English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Roman Curia 

Pope Francis2020.12.26
Ab initio English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)
Modifying Canon 435 §1 and 506 §1 of the Code of Canon of the Eastern Churches

 canon law   Eastern Churches   religious 

Pope Francis2020.11.21
Authenticum charismatis English français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin) español (Spanish)
Modifying Canon 579 of the Code of Canon Law

 canon law   religious 

Pope Francis2020.11.01
On transparency, control and competition in the procedures for awarding public contracts of the Holy See and Vatican City State English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 Vatican City 

Pope Francis2020.05.19
Law CCCLI on the Judicial System of Vatican City State Italiano (Italian)

 Vatican City 

Pope Francis2020.03.13
Regarding the Office of Dean of the College of Cardinals English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 cardinal 

Pope Francis2019.12.21
L’esperienza storica English Italiano (Italian)
Changing the name of the Vatican Secret Archive to the Vatican Apostolic Archive
Pope Francis2019.10.22
Aperuit illis English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)
Instituting the Sunday of the Word of God

 Bible 

Pope Francis2019.09.30
Vos estis lux mundi English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)
On new measures to prevent and fight sexual abuse

 sexual abuse 

Pope Francis2019.05.07
On the protection of minors and vulnerable persons English Italiano (Italian)

 sexual abuse   Vatican City 

Pope Francis2019.03.26
Communis Vita English Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin) español (Spanish)
On the dismissal of religious

 canon law   religious 

Pope Francis2019.03.19
New Statute of the Auditor General Italiano (Italian)Pope Francis2019.01.21
Regarding the Pontifical Commission Ecclesia Dei English Italiano (Italian)

 Roman Curia 

Pope Francis2019.01.17
Law CCLXXIV on the government of the Vatican City State Italiano (Italian)

 Vatican City 

Pope Francis2018.11.25
Imparare a congedarsi English Italiano (Italian)
Governing the resignation, for reasons of age, of holders of certain offices subject to Papal appointment

 canon law   Roman Curia 

Pope Francis2018.02.12
Magnum Principium English Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
On modifying Canon 838 in the Code of Canon Law

 canon law   liturgy 

Pope Francis2017.09.03
Maiorem hac dilectionem English français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin) español (Spanish)
On the Offer of Life in the Causes of Beatification and Canonisation

 saints 

Pope Francis2017.07.11
Sanctuarium in Ecclesia English Italiano (Italian)
Transferring the competence for shrines to the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization

 pilgrimage 

Pope Francis2017.02.11
Statutes of the Pontifical Academy for Life English français (French) Italiano (Italian)Pope Francis2016.10.18
Statutes of the Secretariat for Communication English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)Pope Francis2016.09.06
Statutes of the Dicastery for promoting Integral Human Development English français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Roman Curia 

Pope Francis2016.08.17
Humanam progressionem English français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin) español (Spanish)
Establishing the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development

 migrant   prison   Roman Curia   sick 

Pope Francis2016.08.17
Sedula mater English français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
Establishing the Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life

 family   laity   pro-life   Roman Curia 

Pope Francis2016.08.15
I beni temporali English Italiano (Italian)
On certain competencies in economic-financial matters

 Roman Curia 

Pope Francis2016.07.04
Statutes of the Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life English français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 family   laity   pro-life   Roman Curia 

Pope Francis2016.06.04
Come una madre amorevole English Italiano (Italian)
Removal of a Bishop or Superior General on account of negligence in cases of sexual abuse

 bishop   canon law   sexual abuse 

Pope Francis2016.06.04
De concordia inter Codices Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin) español (Spanish)
Modifying some norms of the Code of Canon Law

 canon law 

Pope Francis2016.05.31
Mitis et misericors Iesus English Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
On the reform of canonical procedure for the annulment of marriage in the Code of Canons of the Oriental Churches

 canon law   marriage 

Pope Francis2015.08.15
Mitis Iudex Dominus Iesus English français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin) español (Spanish)
On the reform of canonical procedure for the annulment of marriage in the Code of Canon Law

 canon law   marriage 

Pope Francis2015.08.15
Establishing the Secretariat for Communications English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 communication   Roman Curia 

Pope Francis2015.06.27
On the revisions of the Statutes of the Vatican Pension Fund Italiano (Italian)

 Roman Curia 

Pope Francis2015.05.28
Statutes of the new Economic Organisms Italiano (Italian)

 Roman Curia 

Pope Francis2015.02.22
Transferral of the Ordinary Section of the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See to the Secretariat for the Economy English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 economy 

Pope Francis2014.07.08
Fidelis dispensator et prudens English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)
Establishing a new coordination structure for economic and administrative affairs of the Holy See and the Vatican City State

 economy   Roman Curia   Vatican City 

Pope Francis2014.02.24
Approving the new statutes of the Financial Information Authority English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 bank   Roman Curia 

Pope Francis2013.11.15
For the prevention and contrast of laundering activities, financing of terrorism and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction English français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Roman Curia   terrorism 

Pope Francis2013.08.08
On the Jurisdiction of Judicial Authorities of Vatican City State in Criminal Matters English français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 Vatican City 

Pope Francis2013.07.11
Normas nonnullas English français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin) español (Spanish)
On some modifications of the norms concerning the election of the Roman Pontiff

 conclave   pope 

Pope Benedict XVI2013.02.22
Ministrorum institutio English français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin) español (Spanish)
Transferring the governance of seminaries from the Congregation for Catholic Education to the Congregation for the Clergy

 Roman Curia   seminary 

Pope Benedict XVI2013.01.16
Fides per doctrinam English français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin) español (Spanish)
Transferring the competence of catechesis from the Congregation for Clergy to the Pontifical Council for Promoting New Evangelization

 catechist   new evangelization   Roman Curia 

Pope Benedict XVI2013.01.16
Intima Ecclesiæ natura / The Church’s deepest nature English français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin) español (Spanish)
On the service of charity

 charity 

Pope Benedict XVI2012.11.11
Latina lingua English français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin) español (Spanish)
Establishing the Pontifical Academy for Latin

 Latin 

Pope Benedict XVI2012.11.10
Porta fidei English français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin) español (Spanish)
For the Indiction of the Year of Faith
Pope Benedict XVI2011.10.11
Quærit semper English français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin) español (Spanish)
On dispensation from a ratified and non-consummated marriage and the causes of the nullity of sacred ordination

 canon law   marriage   ordination 

Pope Benedict XVI2011.08.30
For the prevention and countering of illegal activities in the area of monetary and financial dealings English Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 finance 

Pope Benedict XVI2010.12.30
Ubicumque et semper English français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin) español (Spanish)
Establishing the Pontifical Council for Promoting New Evangelization

 new evangelization   Roman Curia 

Pope Benedict XVI2010.09.21
Omnium in mentem English français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin) español (Spanish)
Modifying some canons of the Code of Canon Law

 canon law   marriage 

Pope Benedict XVI2009.10.26
Approving the new Statute of the Labour Office of the Holy See Italiano (Italian)Pope Benedict XVI2009.07.07
Ecclesiæ unitatem English français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin) español (Spanish)
On the Society of St. Pius X

 SSPX 

Pope Benedict XVI2009.07.02
Antiqua ordinatione latine (Latin)
Promulgating proper law for the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura
Pope Benedict XVI2008.06.21
Summorum Pontificum English français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin) español (Spanish)
On the Roman liturgy prior to the reform of 1970

 Latin   Mass   Tridentine 

Pope Benedict XVI2007.07.07
Reinstating the traditional norms for the two-thirds majority required to elect the Supreme Pontiff latine (Latin)

 conclave   pope 

Pope Benedict XVI2007.06.11
Totius orbis English français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin) español (Spanish)
For the coordination of pastoral activities and initiatives at the Basilicas of Saint Francis and of Saint Mary of the Angels in Assisi

 Assisi 

Pope Benedict XVI2005.11.09
For the approval and publication of the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 catechism 

Pope Benedict XVI2005.06.28
For the Basilica of St. Paul Outside-the-Walls and for its extra-territorial complex English français (French) Italiano (Italian) español (Spanish)

 basilica   Rome 

Pope Benedict XVI2005.05.31
Entrustng to the Congregation of the Legion of Christ the management of the Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem Centre in Jerusalem español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)Saint Pope John Paul II2004.11.26
For the Regulation of the Pension Plan Italiano (Italian)

 Roman Curia 

Saint Pope John Paul II2003.12.15
Misericordia Dei / The Mercy of God English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
On certain aspects of the celebration of the Sacrament of Penance

 penance 

Saint Pope John Paul II2002.04.07
Sacramentorum sanctitatis tutela English Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
Concerning the More Grave Delicts Reserved to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith

 doctrine   sexual abuse 

Saint Pope John Paul II2001.04.30
Proclaiming St. Thomas More as patron of statesmen and politicians English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 politics   saint 

Saint Pope John Paul II2000.10.31
Spes ædificandi English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
Proclaiming St. Bridget of Sweden, St. Catherine of Siena and St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross co-Patronesses of Europe

 saint 

Saint Pope John Paul II1999.10.01
Inter munera academiarum / Among the Tasks of the Academies English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
Renewing the Statutes of Pontifical Academies

 academy 

Saint Pope John Paul II1999.01.28
Apostolos suos English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
On the theological and juridical nature of episcopal conferences

 episcopal conference 

Saint Pope John Paul II1998.05.21
Ad tuendam fidem / To Protect the Faith English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
Certain Norms Inserted into the Code of Canon Law and into the Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches

 canon law   Eastern Churches 

Saint Pope John Paul II1998.05.18
Stella Maris / Star of the Sea English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
On the Maritime Apostolate

 sea 

Saint Pope John Paul II1997.01.31
Promulgation of the definitive Statute establishing the Labour Office of the Holy See Italiano (Italian)Saint Pope John Paul II1994.09.30
Vitæ mysterium / The Mystery of Life español (Spanish) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
Establishing the Pontifical Academy for Life

 pro-life 

Saint Pope John Paul II1994.02.11
Socialium scientiarum / Social Science español (Spanish) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
Establishing the Pontifical Academy for Social Science

 social 

Saint Pope John Paul II1994.01.01
Inde a Pontificatus / Since the Beginning of Pontificate English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
Uniting the Pontifical Council for Culture and the Pontifical Council for Dialogue with Non-Believers

 inter-religious dialogue   non-believers   Roman Curia 

Saint Pope John Paul II1993.03.25
Europæ Orientalis / Eastern Europe español (Spanish) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
Replacing the Commission for Russia with the Permanent Interdicasterial Commission for the Church of Eastern Europe

 Roman Curia   Russia 

Saint Pope John Paul II1993.01.15
For the Regulation of the Pension Plan Italiano (Italian)

 Roman Curia 

Saint Pope John Paul II1992.09.08
For the institution of the Labour Office of the Holy See Italiano (Italian)

 Roman Curia 

Saint Pope John Paul II1989.01.01
Ecclesia Dei / The Church of God English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)
Establishing the Ecclesia Dei Commission

 Latin   Roman Curia   SSPX   Tridentine 

Saint Pope John Paul II1988.07.02
Iusti iudicis / The Just Judge Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 canon law 

Saint Pope John Paul II1988.06.28
Decessores nostri / Our Predecessors español (Spanish) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
Reorganizing the Pontifical Commission for Latin Ameria

 Roman Curia   South America 

Saint Pope John Paul II1988.06.18
Sollicita cura Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 Rome 

Saint Pope John Paul II1987.12.26
Quo civium iura Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 Vatican City 

Saint Pope John Paul II1987.11.21
Dolentium hominum / The World of Sufferings English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
Establishing the Pontifical Commission for the Apostolate of Health Care Workers

 Roman Curia 

Saint Pope John Paul II1985.02.11
Recognito Iuris Canonici Codice Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
Establishing the Pontifical Comission for the Authentic Interpretation of the Code of Canon Law

 canon law   Roman Curia 

Saint Pope John Paul II1984.01.02
Tredecim Anni / Thirteen Years English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
Definitive approval of the statutes of the International Theological Commission

 Roman Curia 

Saint Pope John Paul II1982.08.06
Familia a Deo instituta / Families Instituted by God español (Spanish) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
Establishing the Pontifical Council for the Family

 family   Roman Curia 

Saint Pope John Paul II1981.05.09
Establishing the Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center français (French)Saint Pope John Paul II1978.12.13
Inter eximia episcopalis français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin) español (Spanish)
Revising the Privilege Regarding the Concession of the Pallium

 vesture 

Saint Pope Paul VI1978.05.11
Catholica ecclesia Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
Reordering the Abbacies nullius

 diocese 

Saint Pope Paul VI1976.10.23
Apostolatus peragendi Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
Establishing the Pontifical Council for the Laity

 Roman Curia 

Saint Pope Paul VI1976.10.10
Iustitiam et pacem Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
Establishing the Pontifical Commission of Justice and Peace

 Roman Curia   social 

Saint Pope Paul VI1976.10.10
Firma in traditione Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
On Mass stipends

 Mass 

Saint Pope Paul VI1974.06.13
Con matrimonialium causarum Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
Regarding Matrimonial Processes in the Eastern Churches

 Eastern Churches   marriage 

Saint Pope Paul VI1973.09.08
Quo aptius Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
Transferring the Apostolic Chancery to the Secretariate of State

 Roman Curia 

Saint Pope Paul VI1973.02.27
Ministeria quædam Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin) español (Spanish)
On the First Tonsure, Minor Orders and Subdiaconate

 acolyte   lector   priest 

Saint Pope Paul VI1972.08.15
Ad pascendum Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
On the order of Deacons

 deacon 

Saint Pope Paul VI1972.08.15
Sedula cura Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
Reordering the Pontifical Biblical Commission

 Bible   Roman Curia 

Saint Pope Paul VI1971.06.27
Causas matrimoniales English Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
Determining Norms for Expediting Marriage Cases

 marriage 

Saint Pope Paul VI1971.03.28
Ingravescentem Ætatem Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
Decreeing that cardinals older than eighty years were deprived of their right to elect the pope and to participate in the conclave

 cardinal   conclave   pope 

Saint Pope Paul VI1970.11.21
Matrimonia mixta English Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
On Mixed Marriages

 marriage 

Saint Pope Paul VI1970.03.31
Apostolicæ caritatis Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
Establishing the Pontifical Commission for Pastoral Care for Migrants and Tourism

 Roman Curia 

Saint Pope Paul VI1970.03.19
Pastoralis migratorum cura Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
New Norms for the Pastoral Care of Migrants

 Roman Curia 

Saint Pope Paul VI1969.08.15
Inclita toto latine (Latin)
Assigning a Cardinal Legate to the Patriarchal Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
Saint Pope Paul VI1969.08.08
Sollicitudo omnium Ecclesiarum Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
On Legates of the Roman Pontiff

 legate 

Saint Pope Paul VI1969.06.24
Ad hoc usque tempus Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
On the Titles and Deaconries of Cardinals in Rome

 cardinal 

Saint Pope Paul VI1969.04.15
Sanctitas clarior Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
Reordering the Processes for the Cause of Beatification and Canonisation

 saints 

Saint Pope Paul VI1969.03.19
Mysterii paschalis English Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
Approving the General Norms for the Liturgical Year and the New General Roman Calendar

 calendar   liturgy 

Saint Pope Paul VI1969.02.14
Romanæ diœcesis Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

 Rome 

Saint Pope Paul VI1968.06.30
Solemni hac liturgia English Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin) español (Spanish)
Credo of the People of God

 doctrine 

Saint Pope Paul VI1968.06.30
Pontificalia Insignia / Pontifical Insignia Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
On the use of pontifical insignia

 bishop 

Saint Pope Paul VI1968.06.21
Pontificalis Domus Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
Reorganizing the Pontifical Household

 Roman Curia   vesture 

Saint Pope Paul VI1968.03.28
Africæ Terrarum Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
On Africa

 Africa 

Saint Pope Paul VI1967.10.29
Pro comperto sane Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
On Diocesan Bishops as Members of Congregations of the Roman Curia

 Roman Curia 

Saint Pope Paul VI1967.08.06
Sacrum diaconatus ordinem English Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
General Norms for Restoring the Permanent Diaconate in the Latin Church

 deacon 

Saint Pope Paul VI1967.06.18
Episcopalis potestatis Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
Regarding Bishops of the Eastern Churches

 Eastern Churches 

Saint Pope Paul VI1967.05.02
Catholicam Christi Ecclesiam Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
Establishing the Council of Laity and the Pontifical Commission of Justice and Peace

 Roman Curia 

Saint Pope Paul VI1967.01.06
Ecclesiæ Sanctæ English Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
Implementing four council decrees

 bishop   religious   Vatican II 

Saint Pope Paul VI1966.08.06
De episcoporum muneribus Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
Norms regarding bishops to dispense

 bishop 

Saint Pope Paul VI1966.06.15
Munus apostolicum Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
Regarding decrees of the Second Vatican Council

 Vatican II 

Saint Pope Paul VI1966.06.10
Summi Dei beneficio Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
Extending the Extraordinary Jubilee of 1966 to the end of the year

 jubilee 

Saint Pope Paul VI1966.05.03
Equestres Ordines latine (Latin)
On the Equestrian Order
Saint Pope Paul VI1966.04.15
Peculiare ius latine (Latin)
On the pontifical altars in patriarchal basilicas in Rome

 basilica 

Saint Pope Paul VI1966.02.08
Romanæ Urbis latine (Latin)
On the Diocese of Rome
Saint Pope Paul VI1966.02.02
Verbi Dei
On the Basilica of St. Mary Major
Saint Pope Paul VI1966.01.25
Finis Concilio Œcumenico Vaticano II / Conclusion of the Second Vatican Council latine (Latin)
Establishing some postconciliar commissions

 Roman Curia   Vatican II 

Saint Pope Paul VI1966.01.03
Integræ servandæ latine (Latin)
Reorganizing the Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith

 Roman Curia 

Saint Pope Paul VI1965.12.07
Apostolica sollicitudo English français (French) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin) español (Spanish)
Establishing the Synod of Bishops for the Universal Church

 synod 

Saint Pope Paul VI1965.09.15
Sacro Cardinalium Consilio Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
Establishing that the dean and sub-dean of the Sacred College of Cardinals should be elected to their posts by and from among the cardinal bishops

 cardinal 

Saint Pope Paul VI1965.02.26
Ad purpuratorum Patrum Collegium Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
Eastern Patriarchs in the College of Cardinals

 cardinal   Eastern Churches   patriarch 

Saint Pope Paul VI1965.02.11
Pastorale Munus Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin) español (Spanish)
On the faculty and privileges granted to bishops

 bishop 

Saint Pope Paul VI1964.11.28
Ad futuram rei memoriam Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
Establishing the Secretariat for Non-Christians

 Roman Curia 

Saint Pope Paul VI1964.05.19
In Fructibus Multis Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin) español (Spanish)
Establishing the Pontifical Commission for Social Communications

 communication 

Saint Pope Paul VI1964.04.02
Studia latinitatis Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin) español (Spanish)
Establishing a Pontifical Institute for the advanced study of Latin

 Latin 

Saint Pope Paul VI1964.02.22
Sacram Liturgiam English Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin) español (Spanish)
Putting into effect some prescriptions of the Constitution on the Liturgy

 liturgy 

Saint Pope Paul VI1964.01.25
Pastorales munus English Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
On the powers and privileges granted to bishops

 bishop 

Saint Pope Paul VI1963.11.30
Fidei propagandæ latine (Latin)
Honouring the Pontifical Urbaniana Athenaeum with the title of University
Saint Pope John XXIII1962.10.01
Templorum Decus latine (Latin)
On honorary canons of major basilicas

 basilica 

Saint Pope John XXIII1962.09.11
Summi Pontificis electio latine (Latin)
Decreeing that the majority required for the election of a new pope was to be two-thirds plus one only if the number of cardinals could not be divided by three

 cardinal   conclave   pope 

Saint Pope John XXIII1962.09.05
Appropinquante Concilio latine (Latin)
Promulgating the rules governing the procedure for the Second Vatican Council

 Vatican II 

Saint Pope John XXIII1962.08.06
Cum gravissima latine (Latin)
Decreeing that all cardinals should receive episcopal consecration

 cardinal 

Saint Pope John XXIII1962.04.15
Suburbicariis sedibus latine (Latin)
Decreeing that the 6 cardinal bishops would have no ordinary jurisdiction over the suburbicurian sees

 cardinal   diocese 

Saint Pope John XXIII1962.04.11
Consilium Italiano (Italian)
Defining the day of opening of the Second Vatican Council

 Vatican II 

Saint Pope John XXIII1962.02.02
Ad suburbicarias diœceses latine (Latin)
Reserving for the pope the right to make the appointment to suburbicarian sees

 cardinal 

Saint Pope John XXIII1961.03.10
Rubicarium instructum
Approving the new Roman Breviary

 calendar   divine office   liturgy 

Saint Pope John XXIII1960.07.25
Superno Dei español (Spanish) latine (Latin)
Establishing Preparatory Commissions for the Second Vatican Council

 ecumenism   Vatican II 

Saint Pope John XXIII1960.06.05
De Pontificio Consilio Ecclesiasticis Italiæ Tabularis curandis Italiano (Italian)
Establishing the organization of the Ecclesiastical Archives in Italy and issuing the Statute of their Pontifical Commission
Saint Pope John XXIII1960.02.29
Maiora in Dies español (Spanish) latine (Latin)
Honouring the International Marian Academy with the title of Pontifical
Saint Pope John XXIII1959.12.08
Cum inde latine (Latin)
Honouring the Pontifical Lateran Athenaeum with the title of University
Saint Pope John XXIII1959.05.17
Boni Pastoris / Good Shepherd English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)
Establishing the Pontifical Commission for Motion Pictures, Radio and Television

 communication   radio   Roman Curia   television 

Saint Pope John XXIII1959.02.22
Sacram Communionem / Holy Communion English
Extending permissions granted by the Apostolic Constitution ’Christus Dominus’

 Mass 

Pope Pius XII1957.03.19
Valde solliciti latine (Latin)
Modified the cardinals’ vestments

 cardinal   vesture 

Pope Pius XII1952.11.30
Primo feliciter English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

 association 

Pope Pius XII1948.03.12
Animarum studio Italiano (Italian)
Granting priests the faculty to confess during air travel

 penance   priest 

Pope Pius XII1947.12.16
Con la legge
Law for the Tribunal of the Vatican City State

 Vatican City 

Pope Pius XII1946.05.01
In cotidianis precibus

 divine office   liturgy 

Pope Pius XII1945.03.24
Norunt profecto Italiano (Italian)
Inviting all people to apply a Mass for world peace on November 24

 war 

Pope Pius XII1940.10.27
In multis solaciis Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
For the re-organization of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences

 science 

Pope Pius XI1936.10.28
Al fine
Law for the Tribunal of the Vatican City State

 Vatican City 

Pope Pius XI1932.09.21
Già da qualche tempo latine (Latin)
For the establishment of the Historical Section in the Sacred Congregation of Rites
Pope Pius XI1930.02.06
Vix ad summi Pontificatus latine (Latin)
On indigeneous clergy

 priest 

Pope Pius XI1929.06.24
Decessor Noster latine (Latin)
On the Pontifical Missionary Work

 mission 

Pope Pius XI1929.06.24
Di nostro moto proprio Italiano (Italian)
Fundamental Law of the Vatican City

 Vatican City 

Pope Pius XI1929.06.07
I primitivi cemeteri latine (Latin)
On the work of the Pontifical Institute for Sacred Archaeology

 archaeology 

Pope Pius XI1925.12.11
Latinarum litterarum latine (Latin)

 Latin 

Pope Pius XI1924.10.20
Orbem catholicum latine (Latin)
On Christian doctrine
Pope Pius XI1923.06.29
Post datam latine (Latin)
On the quinquennial faculties of residential bishops

 bishop 

Pope Pius XI1923.04.20
Ad Musicæ Sacræ latine (Latin)
Statutes of the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music

 music 

Pope Pius XI1922.11.22
Romanorum Pontificum latine (Latin)
Statutes of the Propaganda Fidei
Pope Pius XI1922.05.03
Romani Pontificis latine (Latin)
On the clergy in conclave

 conclave 

Pope Pius XI1922.03.12
Cum proxime Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
On the new norms for the Conclave of Cardinals

 cardinal   conclave   pope 

Pope Pius XI1922.03.01
Bonum sane Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
On the devotion to St. Joseph

 St. Joseph 

Pope Benedict XV1920.07.25
Quartus iam annus Italiano (Italian)
Appealing for the end of war

 peace 

Pope Benedict XV1918.05.09
Orientis Catholici Italiano (Italian)
Establishing a papal institute for the studies of oriental churches

 Eastern Churches 

Pope Benedict XV1917.10.15
Cum Iuris Canonici Italiano (Italian)
Establishing the Pontifical Commission for the Authentic Interpretation of the Code of Canon Law

 canon law   Roman Curia 

Pope Benedict XV1917.09.15
Dei Providentis Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
Establishing the Sacred Congregation for the Oriental Churches

 Eastern Churches   Roman Curia 

Pope Benedict XV1917.05.01
Nobilissimam sacrarum Italiano (Italian)
On the Basilica of Mary Major

 basilica 

Pope Benedict XV1917.04.08
Alloquentes proxime Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
Supressing the Congregation of the Index and transferring its function to the Holy Office, and transferring the section Indulgences from the Holy Office to the Apostolic Penitentiary

 Roman Curia 

Pope Benedict XV1917.03.25
Seminaria clericorum Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)
Establishing the Sacred Congregation of Seminaries and Universities

 Roman Curia   seminary 

Pope Benedict XV1915.11.04
Quandoquidem in iis Italiano (Italian)
Requiring Documents on Indulgences Examined by the Holy Office

 indulgence 

Pope Benedict XV1915.09.16
Non multo post Italiano (Italian)
New Regulations on the Studies at the Academy of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome
Pope Benedict XV1914.12.31
Consilium a decessore Italiano (Italian)
Establishing the Pontifical Commission for the Revision and Emendation of the Vulgate

 Bible   Roman Curia 

Pope Benedict XV1914.11.23
Edita a nobis latine (Latin)
Separating the suburbicarian dioceses of Ostia and Velletri and decreeing that the Dean of the Sacred College would unite to him the see of Ostia

 cardinal   diocese 

Saint Pope Pius X1914.05.05
Abhinc duos annos
Calling for a more general liturgical reform

 liturgy 

Saint Pope Pius X1913.10.23
Apostolicæ Romanorum Pontificum latine (Latin)
Decreeing that all the suburbicarian diocese should have suffragan bishops to carry the day-to-day administrative functions

 cardinal   diocese 

Saint Pope Pius X1910.04.15
Præstantia Scripturæ Sacræ English
On the Decisions of the Biblical Commission

 Bible 

Saint Pope Pius X1907.11.18
Crux pectoralis
Granting non-bishop cardinals the use of the pectoral cross

 cardinal   vesture 

Saint Pope Pius X1905.05.24
Tra le sollecitudini español (Spanish) Italiano (Italian)
On Sacred Music

 music 

Saint Pope Pius X1903.11.22
I gloriosi Nostri Italiano (Italian)Pope Leo XII1826.11.14
L’olio oggetto Italiano (Italian)
Regulating the use of oil during Lent

 Lent 

Pope Leo XII1826.06.21
Le più colte Italiano (Italian)Pope Pius VII1801.03.11

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