On November 26, 2013, the Vatican released Pope
Francis’s apostolic exhortation Evangelii Gaudium
(Joy of the Gospel). The apostolic exhortation is
devoted to the proclamation of the Gospel in today’s
world, and follows the 13th Ordinary General
Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, which took place
in October. Pope Francis is calling the Faithful to
embark upon a new chapter of evangelization marked
by the joy of the gospel. All Christians are invited to
a renewed personal encounter with Jesus Christ. You
may read the full document at the Vatican website
http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/francesco/apost_ex
hortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazioneap_
20131124_evangelii-gaudium_en.html.