# "Evangelii Gaudium": Apostolic Exhortation on the Proclamation of the Gospel in Today's World (24 November 2013) APOSTOLIC EXHORTATION **EVANGELII GAUDIUM** OF THE HOLY FATHER FRANCIS TO THE BISHOPS, CLERGY, CONSECRATED PERSONS AND THE LAY FAITHFUL ON THE PROCLAMATION OF THE GOSPEL IN TODAY’S WORLD ## Table of Contents [[francis-eg-00|Introduction]] [[francis-eg-01|Chapter I. The Church's Missionary Transformation]] [[francis-eg-02|Chapter II. Amid the Crisis of Communal Commitment]] [[francis-eg-03|Chapter III. The Proclamation of the Gospel]] [[francis-eg-04|Chapter IV. The Social Dimension of Evangelization]] [[francis-eg-05|Chapter V. Spirit-Filled Evangelizers]] [[francis-eg-06|Footnotes]] --- ## Index [The joy of the gospel](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#The_joy_of_the_gospel) \[1\] **I.** [A joy ever new, a joy which is shared](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#I.%E2%80%82A_joy_ever_new,_a_joy_which_is_shared) \[2-8\] **II.** [The delightful and comforting joy of evangelizing](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#II.%E2%80%82The_delightful_and_comforting_joy_of_evangelizing) \[9-13\] > *[Eternal newness](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#Eternal_newness)* \[11-13\] **III.** [The new evangelization for the transmission of the faith](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#III.%E2%80%82The_new_evangelization_for_the_transmission_of_the_faith) \[14-18\] > *[The scope and limits of this Exhortation](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#The_scope_and_limits_of_this_Exhortation)* \[16-18\] **[CHAPTER ONE](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#CHAPTER_ONE)** **THE CHURCH’S MISSIONARY TRANSFORMATION** \[19\] **I.** [A Church which goes forth](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#I.%E2%80%82A_Church_which_goes_forth) \[20-24\] > *[Taking the first step, being involved and supportive, bearing fruit and rejoicing](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#Taking_the_first_step,_being_involved_and_supportive,_bearing_fruit_and_rejoicing)* \[24\] **II.** [Pastoral activity and conversion](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#II.%E2%80%82Pastoral_activity_and_conversion) \[25-33\] > *[An ecclesial renewal which cannot be deferred](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#An_ecclesial_renewal_which_cannot_be_deferred)* \[27-33\] **III.** [From the heart of the Gospel](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#III.%E2%80%82From_the_heart_of_the_Gospel) \[34-39\] **IV.** [A mission embodied within human limits](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#IV.%E2%80%82A_mission_embodied_within_human_limits) \[40-45\] **V.** [A mother with an open heart](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#V.%E2%80%82A_mother_with_an_open_heart) \[46-49\] **[CHAPTER TWO](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#CHAPTER_TWO)** **AMID THE CRISIS OF COMMUNAL COMMITMENT** \[50-51\] **I.** [Some challenges of today’s world](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#I.%E2%80%82Some_challenges_of_today%E2%80%99s_world) \[52-75\] > *[No to an economy of exclusion](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#No_to_an_economy_of_exclusion)* \[53-54\] > *[No to the new idolatry of money](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#No_to_the_new_idolatry_of_money)* \[55-56\] > *[No to a financial system which rules rather than serves](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#No_to_a_financial_system_which_rules_rather_than_serves)* \[57-58\] > *[No to the inequality which spawns violence](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#No_to_the_inequality_which_spawns_violence)* \[59-60\] > *[Some cultural challenges](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#Some_cultural_challenges)* \[61-67\] > *[Challenges to inculturating the faith](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#Challenges_to_inculturating_the_faith)* \[68-70\] > *[Challenges from urban cultures](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#Challenges_from_urban_cultures)* \[71-75\] **II.** [Temptations faced by pastoral workers](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#II.%E2%80%82Temptations_faced_by_pastoral_workers) \[76-109\] > *[Yes to the challenge of a missionary spirituality](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#Yes_to_the_challenge_of_a_missionary_spirituality)* \[78-80\] > *[No to selfishness and spiritual sloth](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#No_to_selfishness_and_spiritual_sloth)* \[81-83\] > *[No to a sterile pessimism](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#No_to_a_sterile_pessimism)* \[84-86\] > *[Yes to the new relationships brought by Christ](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#Yes_to_the_new_relationships_brought_by_Christ)* \[87-92\] > *[No to spiritual worldliness](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#No_to_spiritual_worldliness)* \[93-97\] > *[No to warring among ourselves](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#No_to_warring_among_ourselves)* \[98-101\] > *[Other ecclesial challenges](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#Other_ecclesial_challenges)* \[102-109\] **[CHAPTER THREE](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#CHAPTER_THREE)** **THE PROCLAMATION OF THE GOSPEL** \[110\] **I.** [The entire people of God proclaims the Gospel](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#I.%E2%80%82The_entire_people_of_God_proclaims_the_Gospel) \[111-134\] > *[A people for everyone](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#A_people_for_everyone)* \[112-114\] > *[A people of many faces](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#A_people_of_many_faces)* \[115-118\] > *[We are all missionary disciples](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#We_are_all_missionary_disciples)* \[119-121\] > *[The evangelizing power of popular piety](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#The_evangelizing_power_of_popular_piety)* \[122-126\] > *[Person to person](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#Person_to_person)* \[127-129\] > *[Charisms at the service of a communion which evangelizes](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#Charisms_at_the_service_of_a_communion_which_evangelizes)* \[130-131\] > *[Culture, thought and education](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#Culture,_thought_and_education)* \[132-134\] **II.** [The homily](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#II.%E2%80%82The_homily) \[135-144\] > *[The liturgical context](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#The_liturgical_context)* \[137-138\] > *[A mother’s conversation](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#A_mother%E2%80%99s_conversation)* \[139-141\] > *[Words which set hearts on fire](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#Words_which_set_hearts_on_fire)* \[142-144\] **III.** [Preparing to preach](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#III.%E2%80%82Preparing_to_preach) \[145-159\] > *[Reverence for truth](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#Reverence_for_truth)* \[146-148\] > *[Personalizing the word](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#Personalizing_the_word)* \[149-151\] > *[Spiritual reading](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#Spiritual_reading)* \[152-153\] > *[An ear to the people](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#An_ear_to_the_people)* \[154-155\] > *[Homiletic resources](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#Homiletic_resources)* \[156-159\] **IV.** [Evangelization and the deeper understanding of the kerygma](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#IV.%E2%80%82Evangelization_and_the_deeper_understanding_of_the_kerygma) \[160-175\] > *[Kerygmatic and mystagogical catechesis](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#Kerygmatic_and_mystagogical_catechesis)* \[163-168\] > *[Personal accompaniment in processes of growth](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#Personal_accompaniment_in_processes_of_growth)* \[169-173\] > *[Centred on the word of God](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#Centred_on_the_word_of_God)* \[174-175\] **[CHAPTER FOUR](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#CHAPTER_FOUR)** **THE SOCIAL DIMENSION OF EVANGELIZATION** \[176\] **I.** [Communal and societal repercussions of the kerygma](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#I.%E2%80%82Communal_and_societal_repercussions_of_the_kerygma) \[177-185\] > *[Confession of faith and commitment to society](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#Confession_of_faith_and_commitment_to_society)* \[178-179\] > *[The kingdom and its challenge](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#The_kingdom_and_its_challenge)* \[180-181\] > *[The Church’s teaching on social questions](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#The_Church%E2%80%99s_teaching_on_social_questions)* \[182-185\] **II.** [The inclusion of the poor in society](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#II.%E2%80%82The_inclusion_of_the_poor_in_society) \[186-216\] > *[In union with God, we hear a plea](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#In_union_with_God,_we_hear_a_plea)* \[187-192\] > *[Fidelity to the Gospel, lest we run in vain](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#Fidelity_to_the_Gospel,_lest_we_run_in_vain)* \[193-196\] > *[The special place of the poor in God’s people](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#The_special_place_of_the_poor_in_God%E2%80%99s_people)* \[197-201\] > *[The economy and the distribution of income](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#The_economy_and_the_distribution_of_income)* \[202-208\] > *[Concern for the vulnerable](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#Concern_for_the_vulnerable)* \[209-216\] **III.** [The common good and peace in society](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#III.%E2%80%82The_common_good_and_peace_in_society) \[217-237\] > *[Time is greater than space](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#Time_is_greater_than_space)* \[222-225\] > *[Unity prevails over conflict](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#Unity_prevails_over_conflict)* \[226-230\] > *[Realities are more important than ideas](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#Realities_are_more_important_than_ideas)* \[231-233\] > *[The whole is greater than the part](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#The_whole_is_greater_than_the_part)* \[234-237\] **IV.** [Social dialogue as a contribution to peace](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#IV.%E2%80%82Social_dialogue_as_a_contribution_to_peace) \[238-258\] > *[Dialogue between faith, reason and science](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#Dialogue_between_faith,_reason_and_science)* \[242-243\] > *[Ecumenical dialogue](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#Ecumenical_dialogue)* \[244-246\] > *[Relations with Judaism](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#Relations_with_Judaism)* \[247-249\] > *[Interreligious dialogue](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#Interreligious_dialogue)* \[250-254\] > *[Social dialogue in a context of religious freedom](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#Social_dialogue_in_a_context_of_religious_freedom)* \[255-258\] **[CHAPTER FIVE](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#CHAPTER_FIVE)** **SPIRIT-FILLED EVANGELIZERS** \[259-261\] **I.** [Reasons for a renewed missionary impulse](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#I.%E2%80%82Reasons_for_a_renewed_missionary_impulse) \[262-283\] > *[Personal encounter with the saving love of Jesus](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#Personal_encounter_with_the_saving_love_of_Jesus)* \[264-267\] > *[The spiritual savour of being a people](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#The_spiritual_savour_of_being_a_people)* \[268-274\] > *[The mysterious working of the risen Christ and his Spirit](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#The_mysterious_working_of_the_risen_Christ_and_his_Spirit)* \[275-280\] > *[The missionary power of intercessory prayer](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#The_missionary_power_of_intercessory_prayer)* \[281-283\] **II.** [Mary, Mother of Evangelization](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#II.%E2%80%82Mary,_mother_of_evangelization) \[284-288\] > *[Jesus’ gift to his people](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#Jesus%E2%80%99_gift_to_his_people)* \[285-286\] > *[Star of the new Evangelization](https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html#Star_of_the_new_evangelization)* \[287-288\] --- --- ![[maps/bibliography#^biblio-francis-eg]]