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Search any topic using official Church sources only. Start with the Catechism, then Scripture, then papal and Vatican documents, then USCCB. Bring hard questions to your priest or bishop.
How to research a topic
- 1Check the Catechism (CCC paragraphs).
- 2Read related Scripture (USCCB Bible).
- 3Read relevant papal encyclical or Vatican document.
- 4See USCCB pastoral resources for the United States.
- 5Talk with your pastor, confessor, or bishop.
Catechism of the Catholic Church (USCCB)
The authoritative summary of Catholic faith — searchable full text.
Use your browser Find (Ctrl+F / Cmd+F) or paragraph numbers (e.g. CCC 1807).
Catechism of the Catholic Church (Vatican Index)
Official Vatican edition — browse by part, section, and paragraph.
Sacred Scripture — USCCB Bible
Full text of the Bible — search by book, chapter, and verse.
Daily Mass Readings
Today's Mass readings from the USCCB — updated daily.
Vatican Documents & Encyclicals
Papal encyclicals, apostolic exhortations, letters, and motu proprios.
Pick the pope → encyclicals / exhortations / letters.
Vatican.va — All Official Holy See Content
The complete official website of the Holy See.
USCCB — Teachings, Issues & Statements
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops — pastoral resources and official statements.
Code of Canon Law
Full text of the 1983 Code of Canon Law — official Vatican edition.
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