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Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles

Homily of Pope Francis on 29 June at Mass and Blessing of the Sacred Pallium for the New Metropolitan Archbishops on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles.

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"Embrace your vocation with faithful love"

Homily of Pope Francis on 25 June at the Mass of Thanksgiving for the 10th World Meeting of Families, which closes the Year of the Family in the Church.

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"The tenderness of the elderly can give love freely"

In his 8 June general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the elderly, speaking about the special tenderness they can show in their love.

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Mary, Mother of the Church

The Monday after Pentecost is now the feast of the memorial of Mary, "Mater Ecclesiae." Some texts from Pope Francis and Saint Josemaria to help us appreciate this liturgical feast.

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"Forsake me not when my strength is spent"

In his 1 June general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on old age, speaking about the example of prayer and faith given by the elderly.

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Worldwide Rosary for Peace

On Tuesday, 31 May, at 6pm (Rome time), the Pope will pray the Rosary before the statue of Mary Regina Pacis in Rome's Marian Basilica, for peace in Ukraine.

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"The mystery of God’s tenderness hidden behind his silence"

In his 18 May general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the elderly, speaking about the Book of Job.

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"This is how I would like all our grandmothers to be"

In his 11 May general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the elderly, speaking about the Old Testament heroine Judith.

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"Vocation, like holiness, is not reserved for a few"

Message of Pope Francis for the 2022 World Day of Prayer for Vocations on Sunday 8 May.

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"The elderly Naomi reopens the future for Ruth"

In his 27 April general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the elderly, speaking about the "alliance between the generations."

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