Pope Francis: The Joy of the Gospel

The Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii gaudium, an invitation from Pope Francis to Catholics for a new evangelizing stage marked by the joy of the Gospel, indicates paths for the Church's journey in the coming years. It offers the Holy Father's perspective on aspects such as the reform of the Church in missionary outreach, the temptations of pastoral agents, the Church seen as the totality of the evangelizing people of God, the homily and its preparation, the social inclusion of the poor, peace and social dialogue, and the spiritual motivations for missionary commitment.