"People have recognized in Pope Francis an authentic priest"
An extensive interview with the Prelate of Opus Dei published on December 15 in Milan's "Corriere della Sera," the best-selling Italian daily.
"The Joy of the Gospel"
In his first Apostolic Exhortation, "Evangelii Gaudium," Pope Francis challenges all Catholics to share the message of the Gospel with joy and mercy. With link to Zenit article by Michael Pakaluk on how to read "The Joy of the Gospel."
Message for Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Pope Francis has sent a message to the people of North and South America for the feast on December 12 of Our Lady of Guadalupe, venerated as Patroness of the American continent.
Pope Francis: "St. Josemaria is a precursor of Vatican II"
In a message sent by the new Secretary of State Archbishop Pietro Parolin for the symposium on St. Josemaria's contribution to theology, Pope Francis speaks about the Founder's teachings.
"Families, live the joy of faith"
On October 26 in St. Peter's Square, at the vigil for the World Family Day in Rome, Pope Francis spoke to over 100,000 people about the importance of the family in society.
Pope Francis entrusts world to our Lady of Fatima
On Sunday October 13, at the end of Mass, Pope Francis entrusted the world to our Lady of Fatima with a special prayer in front of thousands of pilgrims at St. Peter's Square. The statue was brought for a 24-hour stay in Rome from the Fatima shrine.
"A Christian cannot be anti-semitic"
On Friday October 11, Pope Francis met with leaders of the Jewish community in Rome, and strongly denounced anti-semitism.
"Only God's mercy heals 'cancer' of sin"
In his Angelus address on Sunday, September 15, Pope Francis spoke about the importance of imitating God's mercy and learning to forgive others.
"Draw others to the Church by the attraction of your witness"
On October 1, feast of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, Pope Francis celebrated Mass with the "Council of Cardinals" convoked in Rome, and pointed to the best way to bring many others to the Church.
"Every unborn child, unjustly condemned to be aborted, bears the face of Jesus Christ"
On Friday September 20, Pope Francis spoke strongly against a "throwaway culture" that especially harms the unborn and the elderly.