APOSTOLIC EXHORTATION

EVANGELII GAUDIUM

OF THE HOLY FATHER
 FRANCIS
 TO THE BISHOPS, CLERGY,
 CONSECRATED PERSONS
AND THE LAY FAITHFUL
 ON THE PROCLAMATION OF THE GOSPEL
IN TODAY’S WORLD

1. The joy of the gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus. Those who accept his offer of salvation are set free from sin, sorrow, inner emptiness and loneliness. With Christ joy is constantly born anew. In this Exhortation I wish to encourage the Christian faithful to embark upon a new chapter of evangelization marked by this joy, while pointing out new paths for the Church’s journey in years to come.