Documents

Issued in a.d. 2001

Apostolic Letter
Novo millennio ineunte
At the Beginning of the New Millennium

At the close of the Great Jubilee of the Year 2000

(Holy Year of the Great Jubilee 2000)

by Saint Pope John Paul II Details (2001.01.06)

 jubilee 

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Message

For Lent 2001

(Lent 2001)

by Saint Pope John Paul II Details (2001.01.07)

 Lent 

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Message

For the 35ᵗʰ World Communications Day (2001)

(World Communications Day 2001)

by Saint Pope John Paul II Details (2001.01.24)

 communication 

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Document

Notification on the book ’Toward a Christian Theology of Religious Pluralism’ by Fr. Jacques Dupuis, S.J.

by Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith Details (2001.01.24)

 inter-religious dialogue 

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Message

For the 87ᵗʰ World Migration Day (2001)

by Saint Pope John Paul II Details (2001.02.02)

 migrant 

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Message

For the 5ᵗʰ Day of Consecrated Life (2001)

(World Day for Consecrated Life 2001)

by Saint Pope John Paul II Details (2001.02.02)

 religious 

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Message

For the 16ᵗʰ World Youth Day (2001)

(World Youth Day 2001)

by Saint Pope John Paul II Details (2001.02.14)

 youth 

English Deutsch (German) español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) Português (Portuguese)

Apostolic Letter

On the 1700ᵗʰ anniversary of the ’Baptism of Armenia’

by Saint Pope John Paul II Details (2001.02.17)

 Armenia 

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Document

Notification regarding certain writings of Fr. Marciano Vidal, C.Ss.R.

by Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith Details (2001.02.22)

 moral 

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Note

Commentary on the Notification regarding the book ’Toward a Christian Theology of Religious Pluralism’ by Fr. Jacques Dupuis, S.J.

by Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith Details (2001.03.12)

 inter-religious dialogue 

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Letter
Letter to Priests (2001)

by Saint Pope John Paul II Details (2001.03.25)

 priest 

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Instruction
Liturgiam authenticam
Authentic Liturgy

Fifth Instruction for the Right Implementation of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy of the Second Vatican Council

by Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments Details (2001.03.28)

 Bible   liturgy   Mass 

English latine (Latin)

Message

Urbi et Orbi Message for Easter Sunday 2001

(Triduum 2001)

by Saint Pope John Paul II Details (2001.04.15)

 Easter 

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Motu Proprio
Sacramentorum sanctitatis tutela

Concerning the More Grave Delicts Reserved to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith

by Saint Pope John Paul II Details (2001.04.30)

(related to Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith)

 doctrine   sexual abuse 

English Deutsch (German) Italiano (Italian) Português (Portuguese) latine (Latin)

Norms

On the preparation of the process for the dissolution of the marriage bond in favour of the faith

by Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith Details (2001.04.30)

 marriage 

English español (Spanish) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

Message

To the Buddhists for the Feast of Vesakh 2001

by Pontifical Council for Inter-Religious Dialogue Details (2001.04.30)

 Buddhists 

English français (French) Italiano (Italian)

Joint Declaration

Joint declaration of Pope John Paul II and the Archbishop of Athens and All Greece, Christodoulos

by Saint Pope John Paul II Details (2001.05.04)

 ecumenism   Greek Orthodox Church 

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Joint Declaration
Protecting Religious Freedom and Holy Sites

Declaration of the International Catholic-Jewish Liaison Committee

by Commission for Religious Relations with the Jews Details (2001.05.04)

 Jews 

English français (French)

Instruction

On the conferment of papal honours

by Secretariat of State Details (2001.05.13)

 papal honour 

Italiano (Italian)

Note

Comments on the Notification regarding certain writings of Fr. Marciano Vidal, C.Ss.R.

by Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith Details (2001.05.15)

 moral 

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Curial Letter

On the more serious offenses («graviora delicta») reserved to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith

by Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith Details (2001.05.18)

 doctrine   sexual abuse 

English latine (Latin)

Document
The Jewish People and Their Sacred Scriptures in the Christian Bible

by Pontifical Biblical Commission Details (2001.05.24)

 Bible   Jews 

English Deutsch (German) español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

Instrumentum laboris
The Bishop: Servant of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for the Hope of the World

10ᵗʰ Ordinary General Assembly – 2001

(10ᵗʰ Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops)

by General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops Details (2001.06.01)

 bishop   synod 

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Message

For World Day for Missions 2001

(World Mission Sunday 2001)

by Saint Pope John Paul II Details (2001.06.03)

 mission 

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Document

Response to a ‘Dubium’ on the validity of Baptism conferred by ’The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints’

by Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith Details (2001.06.05)

 Mormonism 

English español (Spanish) Italiano (Italian) latine (Latin)

Message

For the 22ⁿᵈ World Day of Tourism (2001)

(World Tourism Day 2001)

by Saint Pope John Paul II Details (2001.06.09)

 tourism 

English Deutsch (German) español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) Português (Portuguese)

Instruction

On the sending abroad and sojourn of diocesan priests from mission territories

by Congregation for the Evangelisation of Peoples Details (2001.06.12)

 mission 

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Liturgical Book
Martyrologium Romanum (2001)

editio typica

by Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments Details (2001.06.29)

 liturgy   saints 

Document
Guidelines for the Pastoral Care of Tourism

by Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People Details (2001.06.29)

 tourism 

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Note

Note on the force of the Doctrinal Decrees concerning the thought and work of Fr Antonio Rosmini Serbati

by Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith Details (2001.07.01)

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Document

Guidelines for admission to the Eucharist between the Chaldean Church and the Assyrian Church of the East

by Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity Details (2001.07.20)

 Assyrian Church   Chaldean Church   ecumenism   Holy Communion 

English français (French) Italiano (Italian) Português (Portuguese)

Apostolic Letter

To the Catholic People of Hungary for the conclusion of the ’Hungarian Millennium’

by Saint Pope John Paul II Details (2001.07.25)

 Hungary 

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Message

For the 88ᵗʰ World Migration Day (2002)

by Saint Pope John Paul II Details (2001.07.25)

 migrant 

English Deutsch (German) español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) Português (Portuguese) 正體中文 (Traditional Chinese)

Message

For the 17ᵗʰ World Youth Day (2002, Toronto)

(World Youth Day 2002 (Toronto))

by Saint Pope John Paul II Details (2001.07.25)

 youth 

English Deutsch (German) español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) polski (Polish) Português (Portuguese) 正體中文 (Traditional Chinese)

Document

On the Use of Female Altar Servers

by Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments Details (2001.07.27)

 altar server   liturgy 

English

Message

For the 10ᵗʰ World Day of the Sick (2002)

(World Day of the Sick 2002)

by Saint Pope John Paul II Details (2001.08.06)

 sick 

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Circular Letter

On the pastoral function of the ecclesiastical museums

by Pontifical Commission for the Cultural Heritage of the Church Details (2001.08.15)

 heritage   museum 

English español (Spanish) Italiano (Italian) Português (Portuguese)

Message

For the 39ᵗʰ World Day for Vocations (2002)

(World Day of Prayer for Vocations 2002)

by Saint Pope John Paul II Details (2001.09.08)

 vocation 

English Deutsch (German) español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) Português (Portuguese)

Document
The Reproductive Health of Refugees

by Pontifical Council for Pastoral Assistance to Health Care Workers Details, Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People Details, Pontifical Council for the Family Details (2001.09.14)

 refugee 

English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

Document

Prospects for Xenotransplantation - Scientific Aspects and Ethical Considerations

by Pontifical Academy for Life Details (2001.09.26)

 bioethics   organ 

English Italiano (Italian)

Joint Declaration

Common declaration of Pope John Paul II and Armenian Patriarch Karekin II (Holy Etchmiadzin, Armenia)

by Saint Pope John Paul II Details (2001.09.27)

 Armenian Church   ecumenism 

English Deutsch (German) español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) Português (Portuguese)

Curial Letter

On hearing confessions during Mass

by Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments Details (2001.10)

 Mass   penance 

English

Message

For Lent 2002

(Lent 2002)

by Saint Pope John Paul II Details (2001.10.04)

 Lent 

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Message

For the 21ˢᵗ World Food Day (2001)

(World Food Day 2001)

by Saint Pope John Paul II Details (2001.10.16)

 food 

English Deutsch (German) español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) Português (Portuguese)

Message

To the Participants in the International Conference commemorating the 4ᵗʰ centenary of the arrival in Beijing of Fr. Matteo Ricci

by Saint Pope John Paul II Details (2001.10.24)

 China 

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Document
Church: Drugs and Drug Addiction

by Pontifical Council for Pastoral Assistance to Health Care Workers Details (2001.11.01)

 health 

English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian)

Message

To the Hindus on the Feast of Diwali 2001

by Pontifical Council for Inter-Religious Dialogue Details (2001.11.03)

 Hindus 

English français (French) Italiano (Italian)

Curial Letter

On translation and the use of the Neo-Vulgate

by Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments Details (2001.11.05)

 Bible 

English

Message

To the Muslims for the Feast of ’Id al-Fitr 2001

by Pontifical Council for Inter-Religious Dialogue Details (2001.11.16)

 Muslims 

English

Apostolic Exhortation
Ecclesia in Oceania
The Church in Oceania

On Jesus Christ and the peoples of Oceania: Walking his way, telling his truth, living his life

(Special Assembly for Oceania of the Synod of Bishops)

by Saint Pope John Paul II Details (2001.11.22)

 Oceania   synod 

English español (Spanish) français (French) Italiano (Italian) Português (Portuguese)

Message

To the Muslims for the Feast of Ramadan 2001

by Pontifical Council for Inter-Religious Dialogue Details (2001.11.29)

 Muslims 

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Message

For the celebration of World Day of Peace 2002

(World Day of Peace 2002)

by Saint Pope John Paul II Details (2001.12.08)

 peace   social 

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Decree

Additions to the liturgical books of celebrations recently inserted into the General Calendar

by Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments Details (2001.12.18)

 calendar 

Message

Urbi et Orbi Message for Christmas 2001

(Christmas Octave 2001)

by Saint Pope John Paul II Details (2001.12.25)

 Christmas 

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