Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love) is a post-Synodal apostolic exhortation by Pope Francis on love in the family. It was signed on 19 March 2016 on the Solemnity of St. Joseph, and brings together the results of the two Synods on the family convoked by Pope Francis in 2014 and 2015. It frequently cites their final Reports, documents and teachings of his predecessors, and his own numerous catecheses on the family, as well as contributions of various Episcopal Conferences around the world.

Chapter by Chapter

Use these tiles to access the full text of each chapter of Amoris Laetitia.

Short video guide for each chapter also included.

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Introduction

The Joy of the World...

Introduction

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CHAPTER 1

IN THE LIGHT OF THE WORD

Chapter 1

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CHAPTER 2

THE EXPERIENCES AND CHALLENGES OF FAMILIES

Chapter 2

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CHAPTER 3

LOOKING TO JESUS: THE VOCATION OF THE FAMILY

Chapter 3

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CHAPTER 4

LOVE IN MARRIAGE

Chapter 4

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CHAPTER 5

LOVE MADE FRUITFUL

Chapter 5

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CHAPTER 6

SOME PASTORAL PERSPECTIVES

Chapter 6

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CHAPTER 7

TOWARDS A BETTER EDUCATION OF CHILDREN

Chapter 7

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CHAPTER 8

ACCOMPANYING, DISCERNING AND INTEGRATING WEAKNESS

Chapter 8

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CHAPTER 9

THE SPIRITUALITY OF MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY

Chapter 9

Guide to Amoris Laetitia

Fr Eamonn Conway introduces his chapter by chapter guide. Each chapter will have its own video.