Resources for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins on 18 January, culminating in the feast of the conversion of St. Paul on 25 January. Here are daily meditations and several other articles and stories related to the Octave for Christian Unity.
“I ask for the right to be a child”
Pope Francis dedicated his 15 January general audience to children, the "most beloved of the Father."
“Children are a gift from God”
Pope Francis dedicated his 8 January general audience to children, speaking about the scourge of child labour.
“May 2025 be a year in which peace flourishes!”
Pope Francis' message for the 58th World Day of Peace, on 1 January 2025.
“Mary marks a new beginning”
In his 18 December general audience, Pope Francis began a new catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, for the Jubilee of 2025, speaking about the Son of God's entry into human history.
“If the Church is a boat, the Holy Spirit is the sail”
In his 11 December general audience, Pope Francis concluded the catechetical cycle on how the Holy Spirit guides the People of God through salvation history, speaking about the Holy Spirit and Christian hope.
Catechesis on the Holy Spirit
A collection of Pope Francis’ audiences on how the Holy Spirit guides the Church (2024), downloadable as a free eBook.
"The Holy Spirit comes to those who pray"
In his 4 December general audience, Pope Francis continued catechetical cycle on how the Holy Spirit guides the People of God through salvation history, speaking about the evangelizing work of the Holy Spirit.
"The joy of the Gospel can be renewed every day"
In his 27 November general audience, Pope Francis continued catechetical cycle on how the Holy Spirit guides the People of God through salvation history, speaking about joy.
Solemnity of Christ the King
On Sunday, 24 November, we celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, which marks the end of the liturgical year.