Opus Dei

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).

"We continue to say 'Our Father,' but with the heart we are invited to say 'Papa,' to have a relationship with God like that of a child with his father." In his January 16 general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the Lord's prayer.

Let us pray that young people, especially in Latin America, follow the example of Mary and respond to the call of the Lord to communicate the joy of the Gospel to the world.

Homily of Pope Francis given on January 1 in Saint Peter's Basilica, for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God.

Young professionals, teachers, students, and families in the Philippines responded generously to Pope Francis' message for the Second World Day of the Poor.

In his 19 December general audience, Pope Francis spoke about the true meaning of Christmas. "Christmas is the victory of humility over arrogance, of simplicity over abundance, of silence over hubbub, of prayer over 'my time,' of God over my 'I'."

Let us pray that people, who are involved in the service and transmission of faith, may find, in their dialogue with culture, a language suited to the conditions of the present time, in their dialogue with people´s hearts, and above all, by listening much.

In his December 5 general audience, Pope Francis began a new cycle of catechesis on the Lord's prayer. "Jesus’ prayer, his intimacy with the Father, governs everything."

World Youth Day 2019 will be held in Panama City, from 22-27 January. Here is a message from Pope Francis about this event, which has as its motto our Lady's words: "Behold the handmaid of the Lord."