Opus Dei

The Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation "Christus vivit" of Pope Francis, with the results of the Synod of Bishops last October on the topic "Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment."

In the Shrine of the Holy House of Loreto, where according to tradition Mary said yes to God's plans, Pope Francis asked young people to discover their personal vocation in the Church and help foster a new flourishing of holiness in God's people.

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 before our eyes the horizon of a greater sea and an abundant catch."

Let us pray that Christian communities, especially those who are persecuted, feel that they are close to Christ and have their rights respected.

This book contains the homilies and addresses of Pope Francis in his apostolic journey to Panama for the World Youth Day (23-28 January 2019). It is available in PDF, ePub and Mobi format.

"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 general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the Lord's prayer.

Let us pray for a generous welcome of the victims of human trafficking, of enforced prostitution, and of violence.

The 27th World Day of the Sick is being celebrated in Calcutta, India, on 11 February 2019, feast of Our Lady of Lourdes.

Pope Francis made a brief apostolic visit to the Unites Arab Emirates from 3-5 February. Links to his addresses and homilies.

Complete texts and video summaries of the Holy Father's addresses at the XXXIV World Youth Day in Panama (January 23-28, 2019).