# Fiducia supplicans (2023)

URL: https://christianity-history.com/timeline/2023-fiducia-supplicans
Location: Vatican City
Themes: Theology

A declaration permits non-liturgical blessings of couples in irregular situations. At this point in the timeline (18 December 2023), the Bishop of Rome was Pope Francis (13 March 2013 – 21 April 2025).

## Why it matters
Fiducia supplicans mattered because it shaped how Christians understand God, Christ, salvation and the church.

Pope at the time: [Pope Francis](https://christianity-history.com/popes/pope-francis)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia — Fiducia supplicans](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiducia_supplicans)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Fiducia supplicans](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Fiducia+supplicans)
- [Wikipedia — Modern Era (period overview)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity_in_the_20th_century)