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To Know Him and To Know Yourself (I): Stealing Christ's Heart

"Perhaps we could define prayer like this: a word that 'steals Christ’s heart' and enables us to live, from now on, close to Him."

50 Years as a Priest

For the 50th anniversary of his ordination as a priest on 13 December 1969, here is the Letter Pope Francis wrote to priests for the 160th anniversary of the death of the holy Curé of Ars, Saint John Vianney.

"Marked by the seal of suffering"

In his 11 December general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the Acts of the Apostles, speaking about the persecution Saint Paul underwent.

"The enchanting image of the Christmas crèche"

Pope Francis' Apostolic Letter "Admirabile signum" on the Nativity scene, with link to free audio version.

A Rendezvous in Thailand with Pope Francis

Pope Francis visited Thailand in November 2019 on the occasion of the 350th anniversary of the Apostolic Vicariate of Siam (old name of Thailand).

Opus Dei

The Pope's Prayer Intention for December

Every child who is marginalized, abused, abandoned, without schooling, or without medical care, is a cry that rises up to God.

Where God is "One More at the Table"

Paul has lived in Lebanon for the past few years, working for an NGO. A numerary of Opus Dei, he describes the apostolic work being done there as well as his personal impressions.

Who is Encarnita Ortega?

Who is Encarnita Ortega?

Life and Stories

"Never give up: God can bring about good"

Antonio knows what it's like to fail. Due to circumstances beyond his control, he has had to change jobs and even his career a number of times. So when Antonio and his wife Tati talk about trusting God, it's not just a theory: it's an experience they've lived over and over again.

Apostolic Journey to Thailand and Japan

Links to all the interventions during Pope Francis' apostolic trip to Thailand and Japan (19 - 26 November).