Sacramentum Caritatis

On the Eucharist as the Source and Summit of the Church’s Life and Mission

Benedict XVI2007-02-22Current

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Overview

Treats the Eucharist as mystery believed, celebrated, and lived, with guidance on liturgy, participation, mission, and social responsibility.

Why This Document Matters

It unites Eucharistic doctrine, ars celebrandi, spiritual life, and Christian witness.

Historical Context

Issued by Benedict XVI in 2007, this apostolic exhortation addresses the pastoral, doctrinal, or governing needs of its period while remaining part of the Church's continuing documentary tradition.

Authority and Status

Genre: Apostolic Exhortation
Authority class: Papal apostolic exhortation
Juridical force: Doctrinal and pastoral
Current status: Current
Promulgated: 2007-02-22

Authoritative papal pastoral and magisterial guidance; any cited definitive teaching retains its own proper authority.

Key Points

Sacraments & LiturgyEucharistEcclesiology

Major Themes

Sacraments & LiturgyEucharistEcclesiology

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