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eBooks: Catechesis with Pope Francis

On the anniversary of Pope Francis’ election (13 March), here is an index of all the free ebooks of his audiences available on this website, with links.

Audio message from Pope Francis: “Thank you for your prayers”

On 14 February, Pope Francis was admitted to the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome due to a polymicrobial infection of the respiratory tract. The Holy See Press Office publishes updates on the Pope's health twice a day.

Message from the Pope for Lent 2025

The Holy Father shares what it means to journey together in hope this Lent. “All of us are pilgrims in this life; each of us is invited to stop and ask how our lives reflect this fact. Am I really on a journey, or am I standing still, not moving, either immobilized by fear and hopelessness or reluctant to move out of my comfort zone?”

“In your daily prayer, ask for peace”

In his 12 February general audience, Pope Francis continued the catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, for the Jubilee of 2025, speaking about Jesus' birth and the shepherds' visit.

Communicating the Faith in the Contemporary Context: 15 Reflections

15 reflections from Archbishop Rino Fisichella (coordinator of the 2025 Jubilee), delivered during the opening conference of a recent congress on “Communication and Evangelisation: Context, Attitudes, and Experiences.”

“When we feel loved, we are moved to go out to others”

In his 5 February general audience, Pope Francis continued the catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, for the Jubilee of 2025, speaking about the visitation and the Magnificat.

“Joseph accepts God’s dream for his life”

In his 29 January general audience, Pope Francis continued the catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, for the Jubilee of 2025, speaking about the annunciation to St. Joseph.

“Let us open our ears to the divine Word”

In his 22 January general audience, Pope Francis continued the catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, for the Jubilee of 2025, speaking about the Annunciation.

“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."

Bull Spes Non Confundit of Convocation of the Ordinary Jubilee of the Year 2025 (May 9, 2024)

With the Bull Spes Non Confundit (Hope Does Not Disappoint) Pope Francis solemnly proclaimed the Ordinary Jubilee of the Year 2025 at a ceremony in St. Peter’s Basilica on the evening of May 9, 2024.