Apostolic Exhortation of His Holiness Pope John Paul II to the Episcopate, to the Clergy and to Faithful of the Whole Catholic Church Regarding the Role of the Christian Family in the Modern World

Taking into account many profound and rapid changes affecting society and culture, this seminal document addresses the importance of Christian marriage and the family. Addressed to as wide an audience as possible, Pope John Paul II offers a perfect summary of the Church's vision of marriage and family life, presenting new horizons on the beauty and grandeur of the vocation to love and serve life.