"The courage to take a risk"
Message of Pope Francis for the 2019 World Day of Prayer for Vocations, on May 12. Through the call He addresses to each person, our Lord "opens...
Apostolic Journey to United Arab Emirates
Pope Francis made a brief apostolic visit to the Unites Arab Emirates from 3-5 February. Links to his addresses and homilies.
"Mary's eyes reflect the beauty of God"
Homily of Pope Francis given on January 1 in Saint Peter's Basilica, for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God.
"The goods of creation are destined for the whole human race"
Pope Francis spoke about the teaching in the Catechism of the Catholic Church regarding the "universal destination of goods" in his Wednesday November...
Apostolic Journey to Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia
From September 22-25, Pope Francis carried out an apostolic visit to the Baltic states. Links to all the addresses and homilies.
"You are a beloved child of God"
"If all our earthly loves were to disintegrate, there is always for all of us, ardent, the unique and faithful love of God." In his February 20...
Pope Francis: "If we lack love, we have nothing"
Complete texts and video summaries of the Holy Father's addresses at the XXXIV World Youth Day in Panama (January 23-28, 2019).
"Heed the silent voice of God over the noise of consumerism"
In his 19 December general audience, Pope Francis spoke about the true meaning of Christmas. "Christmas is the victory of humility over arrogance, of...
"Only in Christ is there love without reserve or changes of mind"
In his Wednesday October 24 general audience, Pope Francis spoke about the Sixth Commandment and the requirement of fidelity.
Pope's Prayer Intention for September
Africa's greatest wealth is its young people, who need to have access to education and work possibilities, Pope Francis says in his prayer intention...
Message of Pope Francis for World Day of the Sick
The 27th World Day of the Sick is being celebrated in Calcutta, India, on 11 February 2019, feast of Our Lady of Lourdes.
"Abba, Father"
"We continue to say 'Our Father,' but with the heart we are invited to say 'Papa,' to have a relationship with God like that of a child with his...
"Lord, teach me to pray"
In his December 5 general audience, Pope Francis began a new cycle of catechesis on the Lord's prayer. "Jesus’ prayer, his intimacy with the Father,...
“God is the lover of life”
In his October 10 general audience address, Pope Francis spoke forcefully about the evil of abortion and other sins against the fifth commandment.
Free eBook: Pope Francis in Ireland
This book contains the homilies and addresses of Pope Francis during his apostolic journey to Ireland for the World Meeting of Families (August 25 -...