Evangelii Nuntiandi is an apostolic exhortation issued on 8 December 1975 by Pope Paul VI following the work of the synod on the theme (of 7 September 1974 to 26 October 1980). It deals with evangelism, and affirms the role of every Christian (and not only ordained priests) in spreading the Catholic religion.
It derives its name from the first words of the text: Evangelii nuntiandi studium nostrae aetatis hominibus (The effort to proclaim the Gospel to the men of our time).
This apostolic exhortation missionary gave a new impetus to the Catholic Church, and inspired teaching of John Paul II (who participated heavily in its drafting).