Christus Vivit

To Young People and to the Entire People of God

Pope Francis2019-03-25Current

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Overview

Speaks to young people about Christ, vocation, discernment, accompaniment, digital culture, community, and missionary life.

Why This Document Matters

It is the Church’s major recent post-synodal guide to youth ministry and vocational accompaniment.

Historical Context

Issued by Pope Francis in 2019, 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: 2019-03-25

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

Key Points

Education & FormationEvangelization & MissionSpirituality & Prayer

Major Themes

Education & FormationEvangelization & MissionSpirituality & Prayer

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Official Text

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