Preparatory Document

Papal Encyclicals

Here you will find Papal Encyclicals with a focus on Social Teaching.

Lumen Fidei – ‘The Light of Faith’

Inauguration Homily

Text from Pope Francis' Homily

White Smoke – A New Pope for the Catholic Church

Pope's Biography

A biography of the 266th Pope and leader of the Catholic Church - Pope Francis.

Adrian IV – The only English Pope

Conclave Timeline

Pope Benedict promises to pray for UK faithful

Bishops’ Conference President’s letter to Pope Benedict

Archbishop of Birmingham on the Pope’s decision to resign

Pope Benedict XVI announces resignation