Opus Dei

Pope Francis made a brief apostolic visit to the Unites Arab Emirates from 3-5 February. Links to his addresses and homilies.

Complete texts and video summaries of the Holy Father's addresses at the XXXIV World Youth Day in Panama (January 23-28, 2019).

"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 father." In his January 16 general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the Lord's prayer.

Homily of Pope Francis given on January 1 in Saint Peter's Basilica, for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God.

In his 19 December general audience, Pope Francis spoke about the true meaning of Christmas. "Christmas is the victory of humility over arrogance, of simplicity over abundance, of silence over hubbub, of prayer over 'my time,' of God over my 'I'."

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, governs everything."

World Youth Day 2019 will be held in Panama City, from 22-27 January. Here is a message from Pope Francis about this event, which has as its motto our Lady's words: "Behold the handmaid of the Lord."

Pope Francis spoke about the teaching in the Catechism of the Catholic Church regarding the "universal destination of goods" in his Wednesday November 7 general audience.

In his Wednesday October 24 general audience, Pope Francis spoke about the Sixth Commandment and the requirement of fidelity.

In his October 10 general audience address, Pope Francis spoke forcefully about the evil of abortion and other sins against the fifth commandment.