Pope Francis: "If we lack love, we have nothing"
Complete texts and video summaries of the Holy Father's addresses at the XXXIV World Youth Day in Panama (January 23-28, 2019).
"Abba, Father"
"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.
Good politics is at the service of peace
Message of Pope Francis on the celebration of the 52nd World Day of Peace (1st January, 2019)
"Mary's eyes reflect the beauty of God"
Homily of Pope Francis given on January 1 in Saint Peter's Basilica, for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God.
"Heed the silent voice of God over the noise of consumerism"
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'."
"Lord, teach me to pray"
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."
Pope's Video Message for World Youth Day
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."
"The goods of creation are destined for the whole human race"
Pope Francis spoke about the teaching in the Catechism of the Catholic Church regarding the "universal destination of goods" in his Wednesday November 7 general audience.
"Only in Christ is there love without reserve or changes of mind"
In his Wednesday October 24 general audience, Pope Francis spoke about the Sixth Commandment and the requirement of fidelity.
Special prayer campaign for the Church, October 2018
I renew the invitation to everyone to pray the Rosary every day in October, ending with the antiphon "We fly to thy patronage" and the Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel, to repel the attacks of the Devil who wants to divide the Church."