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Joint Declaration of Pope and Patriarch

The declaration signed by Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill stressed the need to protect persecuted Christians and to defend the family.

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God's Mercy Towards the People of Israel

In his January 27 general audience, Pope Francis spoke about God's mercy as shown in the Old Covenant with the Jewish people.

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Communication and Mercy

"How I wish that our own way of communicating may never suggest a prideful and triumphant superiority over an enemy." Message of Pope Francis for 50th World Communications Day.

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Pope's General Prayer Intention for January

Pope Francis has asked all Catholics to pray for this intention in January: “That sincere dialogue among men and women of different faiths may produce the fruits of peace and justice.”

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"The joy of forgiveness"

In his homily at the Mass on 27 December for the feast of the Holy Family, Pope Francis stressed the "great formative role played by the family in the pilgrimage of everyday life."

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Interview with Vicar General of Opus Dei

Mariano Fazio, Vicar General of Opus Dei, talks about his friendship with Pope Francis and the Prelature’s relationship with the Holy Father.​

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Jubilee of Mercy: Opening of Holy Door

On December 8, feast of the Immaculate Conception, Pope Francis opened the Holy Door in Saint Peter's to begin the Year of Mercy. With the Pope's homily from the Mass.

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Pope Francis in Kenya

The apostolic journey of the Holy Father Pope Francis to Africa were 5 intense days of celebration, dance and meetings with the faithful, religious, priests, youth, dignitaries and indeed followers of other faiths.

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Pope Francis' Speeches in his Apostolic Journey to Africa

Pope Francis made his first Apostolic Journey to Africa from the 25th to 30th November. He first visited Kenya, then Uganda and finally the Central African Republic. We include links to all the speeches he made during his trip.

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"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.

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