Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith publishes Venite ad Me

The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith published a document titled Venite ad Me: Considerations on the Transmission of the Faith in an Epochal Change on October 22, 2026. Approved by Pope Leo XIV on August 21, 2026, the text is intended as a set of reflections to stimulate pastoral work in dioceses rather than a formal doctrinal note.

The document addresses a crisis in passing on the faith within a changing society. It proposes that the Church move beyond pastoral models focused solely on the catechesis of children and adolescents to include the evangelization of adults. The text suggests returning to the kerygma, or the essential proclamation of the Gospel, using language that is accessible and supported by family, Christian community, liturgy, and personal testimony.

The text consists of eight chapters and 144 numbers, drawing on the teachings of the Second Vatican Council and the papacies of Pope Leo XIV and Pope Francis. It also includes a section on popular piety as a means of transmitting faith and concludes with conversion testimonies from a dozen countries. The document bears the signatures of Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, prefect of the dicastery, and Msgr. Armando Matteo, secretary for the doctrinal section.