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Canonization Homily at Mass in Fatima

On May 13, Pope Francis canonized Blesseds Jacinta and Francisco, during his pilgrimage to the shrine of Fatima. Here is the homily from the canonization Mass.

From the Church and the Pope

"I learned that what you get from God is free"

Vivian is from Malaysia and she was baptized by Pope Francis at the Easter Vigil in Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome, on April 15, 2017.

Personal testimonies

"Christians are called to be the leaven of fraternity"

In his May 3 general audience, Pope Francis spoke about his recent trip to Egypt and the apostolic fruit he hopes it will yield.

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"Violence is the negation of every authentic religious expression"

On April 28-29, Pope Francis made a brief visit to Egypt to show support for Christians there and try to build bridges with moderate Islam. With link to addresses and speeches.

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Regina Coeli Address: Divine Mercy Sunday

Pope Francis in his Regina Coeli address on Sunday April 23 stressed the close tie between the forgiveness of sins and divine mercy: "we see the meaning of mercy that is presented on the day of Jesus’ Resurrection as forgiveness of sins."

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Photos from Holy Week in Rome (UNIV 2017)

During Holy Week, the UNIV forum is being held in Rome, a yearly encounter inspired by Saint Josemaria that brings together university students from all over the world.

Recent News

Palm Sunday Homily of Pope Francis

Christ "is the great 'patient,' who suffers all the pain of humanity," Pope Francis said in his homily on 9 April at the Mass for Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord.

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"Charity is first of all a grace, a gift"

"The great commandment the Lord Jesus left us is the one about love: to love God with all our heart, with all our soul and with all our mind, and to love our neighbor as ourselves," Pope Francis said in his March 15 general audience.

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The joy of a sincere and true love

We celebrate the first anniversary of "Amoris Laetitia" with a collection of quotes from the Apostolic Exhortation which can help us reflect and take up the joyful challenge of the most important virtue.

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Pope Francis Receives New Prelate in Audience

Today at 12.15 pm, the Holy Father received the Prelate of Opus Dei, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, in an audience, accompanied by the Vicar General, Monsignor Mariano Fazio.

From the Prelate