“Joseph accepts God’s dream for his life”
In his 29 January general audience, Pope Francis continued the catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, for the Jubilee of 2025, speaking about the annunciation to St. Joseph.
“Let us open our ears to the divine Word”
In his 22 January general audience, Pope Francis continued the catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, for the Jubilee of 2025, speaking about the Annunciation.
Resources for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins on 18 January, culminating in the feast of the conversion of St. Paul on 25 January. Here are daily meditations and several other articles and stories related to the Octave for Christian Unity.
“I ask for the right to be a child”
Pope Francis dedicated his 15 January general audience to children, the "most beloved of the Father."
Pope's Prayer Intention for January 2025
“Let us pray for migrants, refugees, and those affected by war, that their right to an education, which is necessary to build a more human world, might always be respected.”
“Children are a gift from God”
Pope Francis dedicated his 8 January general audience to children, speaking about the scourge of child labour.
“May 2025 be a year in which peace flourishes!”
Pope Francis' message for the 58th World Day of Peace, on 1 January 2025.
“Mary marks a new beginning”
In his 18 December general audience, Pope Francis began a new catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, for the Jubilee of 2025, speaking about the Son of God's entry into human history.
Pope's Prayer Intention for December 2024
Let us pray that this upcoming Jubilee strengthen us in our faith, helping us to recognize the Risen Christ in the midst of our lives, transforming us into pilgrims of Christian hope.
“If the Church is a boat, the Holy Spirit is the sail”
In his 11 December general audience, Pope Francis concluded the catechetical cycle on how the Holy Spirit guides the People of God through salvation history, speaking about the Holy Spirit and Christian hope.