Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelization

28/05/2025 11 min
Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelization

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This Apostolic Letter from Pope Benedict XVI establishes the Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelization, outlining its purpose and initial tasks. The document emphasizes the Church's ongoing mission to spread the Gospel, noting how social and cultural changes in the modern world have led to a decline in faith, particularly in traditionally Christian areas. It highlights the need for a renewed focus on evangelization, building upon the work and insights of previous popes. The letter details the Council's role in examining the new evangelization, promoting relevant papal teachings, supporting initiatives, utilizing modern communication, and encouraging the use of the Catechism.keepSave to notecopy_alldocsAdd noteaudio_magic_eraserAudio OverviewflowchartMind Map