
The Catholic Wisdom — JP2's Blueprint for the Christian Family
The Catholic Wisdom — JP2’s Blueprint for the Christian Family What Is Familiaris Consortio? Familiaris Consortio (“On the Family”) is an Apostolic Exhortation written by Pope John Paul II and promulgated on November 22, 1981. Its 86 paragraphs emerged from the 1980 Synod of Bishops on the family, shaped by bishops from around the world. It addresses conjugal love, responsible parenthood, the education of children, and the family’s role in both the Church and society. ...