Prelate’s Audience with Pope Francis
On Monday June 10, at 12.30 pm, the Holy Father received in audience the Prelate of Opus Dei, Bishop Javier Echevarría.
Pope's First Public Rosary
On May 4, Pope Francis visited the basilica of Saint Mary Major, where he prayed the Rosary and spoke about the importance of Mary in our life as Christians.
Pope challenges young people
Addressing the crowd after the "Regina Coeli" in St. Peter's on Sunday April 22, Pope Francis challenged the young people there to listen to Christ's invitation to follow him closely.
"Fighting poverty, both material and spiritual"
Some paragraphs from the Pope's address to the Diplomatic Corps on March 22, in which he mentions two reasons for choosing the name "Francis." With Rome Reports video summary.
Homily at Inauguration Mass
Pope Francis invokes the help of Saint Joseph, who just as he watched over Jesus and Mary, watches over and protects Christ's Mystical Body, the Church.
Year of Faith Continues
Continuing the catechesis for the Year of Faith, in his April 3 address Pope Francis stresses the reality of Christ's Resurrection, and speaks about the important role of women in the Church.
Homily at Easter Vigil Mass
The complete text of Pope Francis' homily at the Easter Vigil Mass in St. Peter's: the Risen Jesus "will give you the peace you are looking for and the strength to live as he would have you do."
Pope Francis' First Homily
Pope Francis celebrated the first Mass of his Pontificate in the Sistine Chapel, where he was elected Pontiff. In his homily he urges: "Build up the Church, the Bride of Christ."
"I, secluded in prayer, will always be with you"
Benedict XVI, speaking without notes, reflected on the importance of Vatican II when meeting with priests from the Rome diocese on February 15.
"Continue to pray for me"
At the beginning of Lent, Benedict XVI explains why he has renounced the Petrine ministry and asks everyone to keep praying for him and for the future Pope.