# Catechism of the Catholic Church (1992)

URL: https://christianity-history.com/timeline/1992-catechism-of-the-catholic-church
Location: Vatican City
Themes: Theology

John Paul II approves a new universal catechism. At this point in the timeline (1992), the Bishop of Rome was Pope John Paul II (16 October 1978 – 2 April 2005).

## Why it matters
Catechism of the Catholic Church mattered because it shaped how Christians understand God, Christ, salvation and the church.

Pope at the time: [Pope John Paul II](https://christianity-history.com/popes/pope-john-paul-ii)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia — Catechism of the Catholic Church](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catechism_of_the_Catholic_Church)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Catechism of the Catholic Church](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Catechism+of+the+Catholic+Church)
- [Wikipedia — Modern Era (period overview)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity_in_the_20th_century)