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UNITATIS REDINTEGRATIO (Restoration of unity) - DECREE ON ECUMENISM - A call for the reunion of Christendom, with a focus on the unity of all the people of God and separated Christians.
Ut Unum Sint - Encyclical on Commitment to Ecumenism - An encyclical that was issued by Pope John Paul II that reaffirmed the Church's ecumenical efforts and outlines relations with both Orthodox and other ecclesial communities.
Celebrating Mercy with believers of other traditions - Mercy is a common theme offering the possibility of dialogue.
Directory for the Application of Principles and Norms on Ecumenism - This Directory, "intends to motivate, enlighten, and guide [ecumenical activities]" (para. 6)
The Pope repeats that ecumenism is a journey and praises the vitality of the young Churches - After his homily at an Anglican Church in Rome, Pope Francis answered questions posed to him by members of the congregation.
ECCLESIAM SUAM (1964) PAUL VI
Ecclesiam Suam - This is the first papal document to promote interfaith dialogue.
GAUDIUM ET SPES (1965) VATICAN II
Gaudium et Spes - This Constitution explores the Church’s duties to and interactions with the modern world.
Nostra Aetate - Initiated new understandings and directions for promoting dialogue with other religions, especially with Judaism.
Guidelines and Suggestions for implementing the Conciliar Declaration “Nostra Aetate” - Talks of the fundamental condition that “Christians must strive to acquire a better knowledge of the basic components of the religious tradition of Judaism.”
EVANGELII NUNTIANDI (ROME, 1975) PAUL VI
Evangelii Nuntiandi - An Apostolic Exhortation that that discusses how, non-Christian religions “carry within them the echo of thousands of years of searching for God.”
THE ATTITUDE OF THE CHURCH TOWARD FOLLOWERS OF OTHER RELIGIONS: REFLECTIONS AND ORIENTATIONS ON DIALOGUE AND MISSION (PENTECOST 1984) PONTIFICAL COUNCIL FOR INTERRELIGIOUS DIALOGUE
- The Attitude of the Church Toward followers of other Religions: Reflections and Orientations on Dialogue and Mission - A dialogue is part of the Church’s mission and addresses questions about dialogue that arose
NOTES ON THE CORRECT WAY TO PRESENT JEWS AND JUDAISM IN PREACHING AND CATECHESIS IN THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH (1985) VATICAN COMMISSION FOR RELIGIOUS RELATIONS WITH THE JEWS
Notes on the Correct way to present Jews and Judaism in Preaching and Catechesis in the Roman Catholic Church -Vatican Commission for Religious Relations with the Jews
REDEMPTORIS MISSIO (ROME, 1990) JOHN PAUL II
Redemptoris Missio - “Each member of the faithful and all Christian communities are called to practical dialogue.”
DIALOGUE AND PROCLAMATION (ROME, 1991) PONTIFICAL COUNCIL FOR INTER-RELIGIOUS DIALOGUE AND CONGREGATION FOR THE EVANGELIZATION OF PEOPLES
Dialogue and Proclamation - A reflection on inter-religious dialogue in Catholic teaching that presents both the difficulties and opportunities of dialogue.
DOMINUS IESUS (2000) CONGREGATION FOR THE DOCTRINE OF THE FAITH
Dominus Iesus - Dialogue doesn’t diminish duty and urgency to announce Jesus Christ as the one and only savior of mankind.
Christian-Witness in a multi-religious world: Recommendations for conduct - Proclaiming and witnessing to the world is important but must be done according to gospel principles.
Dialogue in Truth and Charity - How to promote meaningful encounter through charity and sound formation.