Vatican Doctrine Office Releases 'Venite ad Me' to Address Crisis in Faith Transmission
The Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith published a 25,000-word document titled 'Venite ad Me' on Oct. 22, 2026, addressing the 'crisis in the intergenerational transmission of the Christian faith.' Signed by Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, the text was approved by Pope Leo XIV and responds to a request from the late Pope Francis. It emphasizes evangelizing adults, catechizing youth, and leveraging liturgy, beauty, and digital platforms to counter cultural shifts and family breakdowns.