Pope Francis' Trip to Armenia
From June 24-26, Pope Francis made an apostolic visit to Armenia, which in 301 AD became "the first nation to embrace Christ's gospel," thanks to the missionary work of Saint Gregory the Illuminator.
Program for World Youth Day in Poland
Scheduled stops include World Youth Day in Krakow, Auschwitz, and Czestochowa during his July 27-31 trip. With link to Message for WYD 2016.
eBook: Catechesis on the Family (vol. III)
The final volume of Pope Francis' addresses on the family is now available in pdf and epub format.
"Mary invites us to prayer, penance and conversion"
In his May 11 general audience, Pope Francis reminded everyone that Friday May 13 is the feast of Our Lady of Fatima, and urged us to follow Saint John Paul II's example in having recourse to her.
Apostolic Exhortation "Amoris Laetitia"
A summary of the document on married love and the family, which was signed by Pope Francis on March 19, 2015, with a link to the entire text on the Vatican website.
"Our Lord's wounds are a sign of mercy"
"Sheltered in our Lord’s wounds, we will become witnesses to the joy that brims over on finding the risen Lord, alive among us." Address by Pope Francis at prayer vigil for the Jubilee of Divine Mercy.
Pope Greets UNIV Students
3,000 young people participating in the 49th edition of UNIV Forum attended the March 23 general audience in Saint Peter's Square with Pope Francis, who after his address extended a special greeting to them.
Homily for Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square
Pope Francis' homily at the Mass for Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord on 20 March 2016.
"Let us restore Sacrament of Reconciliation to the center"
In his March 4 address to the Apostolic Penitentiary Pope Francis said: "Let us restore to the center (and not only in this Jubilee Year) the Sacrament of Reconciliation, a true space of the Spirit."
Catechesis on Mercy
A collection of Pope Francis’ audiences on mercy during the Jubilee of Mercy (2015-2016), downloadable as a free eBook.