"Deliver us from evil"
Continuing his catechesis on the Lord's prayer, in his May 15 general audience Pope Francis spoke about the mystery of evil in the world.
"Today's world needs to rediscover God's plan for the family"
In the Shrine of the Holy House of Loreto, where according to tradition Mary said yes to God's plans, Pope Francis asked young people to discover...
Message of Pope Francis for World Day of the Sick
The 27th World Day of the Sick is being celebrated in Calcutta, India, on 11 February 2019, feast of Our Lady of Lourdes.
"Abba, Father"
"We continue to say 'Our Father,' but with the heart we are invited to say 'Papa,' to have a relationship with God like that of a child with his...
"Lord, teach me to pray"
In his December 5 general audience, Pope Francis began a new cycle of catechesis on the Lord's prayer. "Jesus’ prayer, his intimacy with the Father,...
"Lord, we are hungry"
Homily of Pope Francis on May 7 in Skopje, the birthplace of Saint Teresa of Calcutta. "Prisoners of a virtual reality, we lost the taste and flavour...
"The courage to take a risk"
Message of Pope Francis for the 2019 World Day of Prayer for Vocations, on May 12. Through the call He addresses to each person, our Lord "opens...
Apostolic Journey to United Arab Emirates
Pope Francis made a brief apostolic visit to the Unites Arab Emirates from 3-5 February. Links to his addresses and homilies.
"Mary's eyes reflect the beauty of God"
Homily of Pope Francis given on January 1 in Saint Peter's Basilica, for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God.
"The goods of creation are destined for the whole human race"
Pope Francis spoke about the teaching in the Catechism of the Catholic Church regarding the "universal destination of goods" in his Wednesday November...
Homily of Pope Francis at Easter Vigil
"Sin is looking for life among the dead, for the meaning of life in things that pass away." Homily given at the Easter Vigil ceremony on 20 April 2019...
"You are a beloved child of God"
"If all our earthly loves were to disintegrate, there is always for all of us, ardent, the unique and faithful love of God." In his February 20...
Pope Francis: "If we lack love, we have nothing"
Complete texts and video summaries of the Holy Father's addresses at the XXXIV World Youth Day in Panama (January 23-28, 2019).
"Heed the silent voice of God over the noise of consumerism"
In his 19 December general audience, Pope Francis spoke about the true meaning of Christmas. "Christmas is the victory of humility over arrogance, of...
"Only in Christ is there love without reserve or changes of mind"
In his Wednesday October 24 general audience, Pope Francis spoke about the Sixth Commandment and the requirement of fidelity.