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“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.

Catechesis on the Holy Spirit

A collection of Pope Francis’ audiences on how the Holy Spirit guides the Church (2024), downloadable as a free eBook.

"The Holy Spirit comes to those who pray"

In his 4 December general audience, Pope Francis continued catechetical cycle on how the Holy Spirit guides the People of God through salvation history, speaking about the evangelizing work of the Holy Spirit.

"The joy of the Gospel can be renewed every day"

In his 27 November general audience, Pope Francis continued catechetical cycle on how the Holy Spirit guides the People of God through salvation history, speaking about joy.