Opus Dei

During these days of quarantine, most of us find it very difficult to go to confession. Perhaps a return to normalcy is still far off, but the moment God sees that we are repentant, He hurries towards us, excited and proud that we are returning home.

The Apostolic Penitenciary has announced that "the gift of special Indulgences is granted to the faithful suffering from COVID-19 disease, commonly known as Coronavirus, as well as to health care workers, family members and all those who care for them in any capacity, including through prayer." It also reminds the faithful of the possibility of collective absolution in times of emergency.

Pope Francis left the Vatican on Sunday to visit two important pilgrimage sites in Rome to pray for the world in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak.

Pope Francis was elected on March 13, 2013. He speaks here about the protection Saint Joseph constantly provides in watching over the Church.

"Let us pray together that the Church in China may persevere in its faithfulness to the Gospel and grow in unity."

"In the sacrament of Penance, the fire of God’s love consumes the ashes of our sin." Homily of Pope Francis in the Basilica of Santa Sabina, Ash Wednesday, 26 February 2020.

Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation "Querida Amazonia" of Pope Francis, with link to the document in pdf format.

Let us pray that the cries of our migrant brothers and sisters, victims of criminal human smuggling and human trafficking, may be heard and considered.

Message of Pope Francis for the 28th World Day of the Sick on February 11, feast of Our Lady of Lourdes.

The Holy Father received in audience today, at 11.45 am, the Prelate of Opus Dei, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, accompanied by the Auxiliary Vicar, Monsignor Mariano Fazio.