Caring for the Sick in the Family
In his June 10 general audience, Pope Francis spoke about the "daily heroism" of families that care for a loved one who is ill.
"Vulnerability of the family"
In his June 3 general audience, Pope Francis began a cycle of reflections on the problems families face today, starting with poverty and a "culture of Mammon" that places money over family ties.
Catechesis on the Family
A collection of Pope Francis’ audiences on the family (2014-2015), downloadable as a free eBook.
eBook: Catechesis on the Family (Vol. I)
The first 8 of Pope Francis' Wednesday general audiences on the topic of the family, in pdf and epub format.
"Man and Woman"
In his April 15 general audience, Pope Francis spoke about the difference and complementarity of man and woman, foundation of marriage and families.
Jubilee of Mercy Convoked by the Pope
On Divine Mercy Sunday, Pope Francis announced that a Jubilee Year of Mercy will begin next December 8, centered on the sacrament of Confession and the corporal and spiritual works of mercy.
UNIV's Gift to the Pope
The students taking part in UNIV Forum 2015 gave Pope Francis a painting of the Holy Family's flight into Egypt, to show their solidarity with the Christians suffering persecution in various parts of the world.
Pope Francis: "Death penalty inadmissable"
An extract from the Pope's letter to the International Commission against the Death Penalty.
"Synod on the Family needs your prayers"
In his March 25 general audience, Pope Francis spoke about the feast of the Annunciation and recalled that 20 years ago today Pope John Paul II issued his Encyclical "Evangelium vitae." He also asked that everyone pray for the Synod of the Family.
"24 Hours for the Lord"
In his 2015 Lenten Message, Pope Francis asks the faithful to take part in the "24 Hours for the Lord" initiative, on 13-14 March, in order to place the Sacrament of Reconciliation at the center of the Church's mission for the new evangelization.