Church Document
Redemptoris Missio
Encyclical of Pope Saint John Paul II (1990)
The encyclical of Pope Saint John Paul II on the permanent validity of the Church's missionary mandate, calling for a renewed commitment to the proclamation of Christ.
Key themes
- Mission
- Evangelization
- Proclamation of Christ
- Missio ad gentes
Document type
Encyclical
Issuing authority
Pope Saint John Paul II
Issued date
7 December 1990