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Saint Joseph, Jesus' foster father

"I pray that no one feel deprived of the bond of paternal love." In his 5 January general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on Saint Joseph, Jesus' foster father.

"The daily life of every person requires courage"

In his 29 December general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on Saint Joseph, describing him as a persecuted and courageous migrant.

"Lord, teach me to seek you"

In his final general audience before Christmas, Pope Francis spoke about the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem.

Saint Joseph, Man of Silence

In his 15 December general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on Saint Joseph, stressing the role of silence in his life.

"Let us seek ever greater fraternity and full unity"

From 2-6 December, Pope Francis is making an apostolic journey to Cyprus and Greece. With links to all of his addresses and homilies.

"We need to move from infatuation to mature love"

In his 1 December general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on Saint Joseph, speaking about his role as "Mary's betrothed spouse."

Pope Francis Receives the Prelate in Audience

At 9.15 am today, Pope Francis welcomed Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, Prelate of Opus Dei, accompanied by the Auxiliary Vicar, Monsignor Mariano Fazio.

From the Prelate

Saint Joseph in Salvation History

In his 24 November general audience, Pope Francis continued his cycle of catechesis on Saint Joseph, speaking about the Holy Patriarch's role in salvation history.

"Joseph trusts in God's providence"

On 17 November, with the Year of Saint Joseph drawing to a close, Pope Francis began a short cycle of catechesis on the figure of the Holy Patriarch.

“The poor you will always have with you”

Message of Pope Francis for the Fifth World Day of the Poor, on 14 November 2021, the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time.