Evangelii Gaudium

On the Proclamation of the Gospel in Today’s World

Pope Francis2013-11-24Current

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Overview

Calls the Church to missionary conversion, joyful proclamation, pastoral reform, inclusion of the poor, social dialogue, and Spirit-filled evangelization.

Why This Document Matters

It is the programmatic pastoral document of Francis’s pontificate and a key guide to contemporary evangelization.

Historical Context

Issued by Pope Francis in 2013, 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: 2013-11-24

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

Key Points

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Major Themes

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