"Lust seeks only shortcuts"
In his 17 January general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about lust.
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.
"We are made to be Eucharistic, to give thanks"
In his 10 January general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about gluttony.
Pope's Prayer Intention for January 2024
Let us pray that the Spirit help us recognize the gift of different charisms within the Christian communities, and to discover the richness of different ritual traditions within the Catholic Church.
"Lord, do not turn away from me"
In his 3 January general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about spiritual struggle.
Message for the 57th World Day of Peace
In his message for the World Day of Peace on 1 January 2024, Pope Francis speaks about artificial intelligence and peace.
"When temptation comes, we close the door"
In his 27 December general audience, Pope Francis began a new catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about safeguarding the heart.
The Christmas Journey with Pope Francis
Contemplating the Nativity scene is a sweet and old tradition in the Church, as Pope Francis pointed out in his Apostolic letter, Admirabile Signum. More than just marveling at the artistry of the scene, we are called to contemplate the fate of each character depicted there. In each person in the crib, each animal and each physical object, we can see how God’s plan unfolds in our own lives. In this little booklet, you will find each chapter focusing on one of the personalities of the Nativity scene.
"Joy is deeper still, more human"
In his 20 December general audience, Pope Francis spoke about the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi's living Nativity scene in Greccio.
"Do I want to become his witness?"
In his 13 December general audience, Pope Francis concluded his catechetical cycle on apostolic zeal, asking, "Do I take to heart the people I meet, bringing them to Jesus in prayer? Do I want to do something so that the joy of the Gospel, which has transformed my life, may make their lives more beautiful?"