Sacramentum caritatis

Sacramentum caritatis
Latin for 'The Sacrament of Charity'
Apostolic exhortation of Pope Benedict XVI
Coat of arms of Pope Benedict XVI
Signature date 22 February 2007
Subjectsacrament of the Eucharis
Number1 of 4 of the pontificate
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Benedict XVI holding the Blessed Sacrament, also known as the Eucharist, which Catholics believe to be Jesus Christ's real, true, and substantial Body and Blood.
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Sacramentum caritatis (The Sacrament of Charity) is the first post-synodal (Rome, October 2, 2005 – October 23, 2005) apostolic exhortation by Pope Benedict XVI. It was signed February 22, 2007.

The document expounded on the sacrament of the Eucharist. Following an introduction, it consisted of three parts, each presenting a different perspective of the Church's understanding of the Eucharist.