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Honouring Old Age

In his 20 April general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the elderly, speaking about the honour that they merit.

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Holy Week with Pope Francis

Words of Pope Francis during Holy Week and the Paschal Triduum in Rome.

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"We need an old age gifted with lively spiritual senses"

In his 30 March general audience Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the elderly, speaking about the figures of Simeon and Anna in the Gospel.

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"If we want the world to change, then first our hearts must change"

Homily of Pope Francis on March 25th during the celebration of the Sacrament of Penance with the Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

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Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Vatican text for the Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary that Pope Francis will read on Friday the 25th of March, Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord.

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"Noah’s vocation remains ever relevant"

In his 16 March general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the elderly, speaking about the "holy patriarch Noah." At the end, the Holy Father read a prayer beseeching God for peace in Ukraine.

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"A path accessible to all: holiness in daily life"

Message of Pope Francis for the international conference on women doctors in the Church and co-patronesses of Europe, held on 8 March, International Women's Day.

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"Do you know how to waste time with the elderly?"

In his 2 March general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the elderly, speaking about the need for dialogue between the different generations.

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Message of Pope Francis for Lent (2022)

"Let us not grow tired of uprooting evil from our lives. May the corporal fasting to which Lent calls us fortify our spirit for the battle against sin."

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Pope Francis Calls for Day of Fasting for Peace in Ukraine

Expressing his great anguish over the deteriorating situation in Ukraine, Pope Francis has asked that next 2 March, Ash Wednesday, be a day of prayer and fasting for peace in Ukraine.

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