Praedicate Evangelium

On the Roman Curia and Its Service to the Church and to the World

Pope Francis2022-03-19Current

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Overview

Reorders the Roman Curia around evangelization, service, communion, decentralization, accountability, and participation in governance.

Why This Document Matters

It is the current constitutional framework for the Roman Curia and supersedes Pastor Bonus.

Historical Context

Issued by Pope Francis in 2022, this apostolic constitution 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 Constitution
Authority class: Papal apostolic constitution
Juridical force: Doctrinal, legislative, or governing according to its provisions
Current status: Current
Promulgated: 2022-03-19
Effective: 2022-06-05

A high-form papal act whose doctrinal, juridical, or governing force is determined by its contents and stated provisions.

Key Points

Canon Law & GovernanceEvangelization & MissionSynodality & Communion

Major Themes

Canon Law & GovernanceEvangelization & MissionSynodality & Communion

Document Relationships

Supersedes: Pastor Bonus
Affected law: Roman Curia governance
Related records: Pastor Bonus

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