"The commandments are the path to freedom"
On June 20, in Saint Peter's Square, Pope Francis continued his series of addresses on the ten commandments.
Mary, Mother of the Church
On May 21st, the Monday after Pentecost, the Church will celebrate for the first time the memorial of Mary, "Mater Ecclesiae." Some texts to help...
Apostolic Exhortation "Gaudete et exsultate"
Pope Francis has written at length about the universal call to holiness in the Church: "to that perfect holiness by which the Father himself is...
Pope's Letter to Young People of UNIV
On the fiftieth anniversary of the UNIV encounters in Rome, Pope Francis has written a letter to the university students taking part.
"Welcome with joy this appeal He makes to you"
Message of Pope Francis for the 33rd World Youth Day, which will be held in all dioceses on March 25, 2018, and is a step on the path to the October...
"The Lord Jesus leads us into true life"
On Wednesday 13 June, Pope Francis began a series of catecheses on the role of the ten commandments in Christian life.
Pope Francis' Preface for Ratzinger's Collected Works
Pope Francis has written the preface for the second volume of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's collected writings, on the theme "faith and politics."
Pope Francis' Advice to UNIV Students
At the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's square, Pope Francis greeted the 2,500 students taking part in the UNIV congress and gave them some...
Pope’s "Letter to Young People" Read by Students
University students from various countries read Pope Francis' "Letter to Young People" about the upcoming synod of bishops on "Young People, the Faith...
23 February: Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace
Pope Francis has asked that Friday in the first week of Lent this year be marked by special prayer and fasting for peace, especially for the people in...
"The Church is always the youthful bride"
In his homily on Pentecost, Pope Francis said: "the Church is always the youthful bride with whom the Lord is madly in love. Let us never tire of...
"Baptism is a gift from the Holy Spirit"
"Baptism gives us strength for our daily struggle, even the struggle against the devil who like a lion tries to devour us," Pope Francis said in his...
UNIV Participants Attend Mass at Saint Peter's
On Palm Sunday, those taking part in UNIV this year attended the Pope's Mass in Saint Peter's square. With the Pope's homily and link to the final...
"Even when asleep, he is taking care of the Church!"
On the 5th anniversary of his election, we offer some advice of Pope Francis on devotion to Saint Joseph, whose feast day is on March 19.
Pope Francis Invites All Young People to Help Prepare October Synod
In his Angelus address on the first Sunday of Lent, Pope Francis invited young people everywhere to help prepare the upcoming synod "On Young People,...