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"We need righteous men and women"

In his 3 April general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about the virtue of justice.

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Pray the Regina Coeli

The Regina Coeli (or "Regina Cæli") is a Marian and Christological prayer honouring the Virgin Mary during the Easter season. The composition opens with the words, "Queen of Heaven," and is a liturgical celebration of the Resurrection of Mary's Son, Jesus Christ.

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Holy Week with Pope Francis (2024)

Homilies from Pope Francis' liturgical celebrations during the Paschal Triduum: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, the Easter Vigil, and Easter Sunday.

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"Those who love know how to wait"

In his 27 March general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about the virtue of patience.

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"The prudent person is creative"

In his 20 March general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about the virtue of prudence.

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"The human being is made for goodness"

In his 13 March general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about virtuous action.

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"Salvation comes through humility"

In his 6 March general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about pride.

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"The envious man is always sad"

In his 28 February general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about envy and vainglory.

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"Look within and fan the embers of faith"

In his 14 February general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about acedia, or sloth.

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Message from the Pope for Lent 2024

The Holy Father encourages us to meditate prayerfully on the journey from slavery to freedom as we prepare for Holy Week. "In Lent, to act also means to pause: to pause in prayer, in order to receive the word of God, to pause like the Samaritan in the presence of a wounded brother or sister."

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