"I always keep two things in my pocket"
At the meeting with young people in Nairobi, Kenya on 27 November, Pope Francis revealed what keeps him going in difficult moments: the Rosary and small "Way of the Cross" that he always carries with him. With some reactions from those who saw him during his visit.
Free eBook to Prepare for the Year of Mercy
Pope Francis has convoked an Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy which starts on 8 December. The Opus Dei Information Office has put together a free eBook to help people prepare for this holy year.
Preparing for the Pope's Visit to Africa
As the arrival date of Pope Francis in Kenya draws closer, the preparations and excitement have grown. The media has played a big role with daily articles in the newspapers and programmes on TV. The whole country is eager to welcome Pope Francis.
Kenya Welcomes the Pope
A brief video made by Strathmore University students to welcome Pope Francis to Kenya for his 25-30 November apostolic visit to Africa.
Pope Francis' Trip to 3 African Countries
Links to addresses and homilies during Pope Francis' 5-day apostolic visit to Kenya, Uganda and the Central African Republic.
"A simple secret to healing wounds"
In his November 4 general audience, Pope Francis spoke about the importance of forgiving others in the context of the family: "it is precisely in receiving forgiveness from God that we in turn are capable of forgiving others."
Pope Francis Celebrated Mass on All Saints Day in Rome's Biggest Municipal Cemetery
Pope Francis celebrated Mass on All Saints Day in Rome's biggest municipal cemetery, Campo Verano.
Message for World Youth Day 2016
Pope Francis' message for World Youth Day 2016 in Kracow, Poland, "the city of Saint John Paul II and Saint Faustina Kowalska."
"Welcome Jesus in every child"
In his October 14 general audience, Pope Francis continued his teachings on the family, speaking about the promises we make to children.
Homily Opening Synod on the Family
In his homily for the opening Mass of the Synod of Bishops, Pope Francis, citing St. John Paul II, said: "Error and evil must always be condemned and opposed; but the man who falls or who errs must be understood and loved."