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"Let us ask to be 'kindly lights' amid the encircling gloom"

Homily of Pope Francis at Canonization Mass for Saints John Henry Newman (1801-1890), Giuseppina Vannini (1859-1911), Mariam Thresia Chiramel Mankidiyan (1876-1926), Dulce Lopes Pontes (1914-1992), Margherita Bays (1815-1879).

"Jesus came to light a fire on the earth"

Homily of Pope Francis at the Mass on October 6 for the opening of the Synod of Bishops on the Amazon. "Jesus did not come to bring a gentle evening breeze, but to light a fire on the earth."

"The greatest communication is love"

Address of Pope Francis on 23 September 2019 to the plenary assembly of the Dicastery for Communication.

"Everything that bears God's 'signature' is destined to last"

In his 18 September General Audience address, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the Acts of the Apostles, speaking about the words: “You will only find yourselves fighting against God” (Acts 5:39).

"Hope-filled journey to Africa"

In Madagascar, Pope Francis visited Akamasoa, the "City of Friendship," where thousands of people have been helped to escape from inhuman poverty. With links to the Pope's homilies and addresses.

"As Peter passed by...."

In his August 28 general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the Acts of the Apostles. "Christ is present in the sick in a special way." The sick are the "privileged people in the Church."

"They shared everything they had"

In his August 21 general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the Acts of the Apostles, focusing on the topic of solidarity.

"In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk"

On Wednesday, August 7, Pope Francis resumed his cycle of catechesis on the Acts of the Apostles, focusing on the theme “In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk” (Acts 3:6).

Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles

Homily of Pope Francis in St Peter's Basilica on 29 June 2019, Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul.

"The Holy Spirit is the creator of communion"

Continuing his catechesis on the Acts of the Apostles, in his 19 June general audience Pope Francis said that "prayer is the 'lung' that gives breath to disciples of all times; without prayer it is not possible to be a disciple of Jesus."