New Vatican document addresses “epochal change”

The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith published a document titled Venite ad me (“Come to me”) on October 22, 2026, addressing the challenges of transmitting the faith in a changing world.

Approved by Pope Leo XIV, the document denounces secularization and the widespread individualism it produces, which the Vatican says hinders the spread of the faith. The text encourages the faithful to adapt evangelization language to account for the global spread of digital technologies and rejects feelings of despair.

Pope Francis requested the document toward the end of his life, and Pope Leo XIV authorized its publication in late August. A Vatican source stated that the subject of transmitting the faith is a priority for the Pontiff.