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Apostolic Journey to Mongolia

Links to Pope Francis' homilies and addresses on his apostolic journey to Mongolia 31 August to 4 September 2023.

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"Each of us is called to holiness"

In his 30 August general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on apostolic zeal, speaking about Saint Kateri Tekakwitha.

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"When there are difficulties, we go to our Mother"

In his 23 August general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on apostolic zeal, speaking about Saint Juan Diego.

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The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

On 15 August, the Church celebrates Christ taking his Mother up to Heaven, a dogma defined by Pope Pius XII in 1950.

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With the Pope in Lisbon

Thousands of young people celebrated World Youth Day with Pope Francis from 1-6 August 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. Find his agenda and links to his addresses and homilies here.

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Pope's Prayer Intention for August 2023

Let us pray that the World Youth Day in Lisbon will help us young people to set out on the journey, witnessing to the Gospel with our own lives.

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"God's plan spans past, present, and future"

Message from Pope Francis for the 3rd World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on 23 July.

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Pope's Prayer Intention for July 2023

Let us pray that Catholics place at the centre of their lives the Eucharistic Celebration, which transforms human relationships profoundly and opens up an encounter with God and their brothers and sisters.

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"I have learned to love the Cross"

In his 28 June general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on apostolic zeal, speaking about Saint Mary MacKillop.

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"I want to save souls and forget myself for them"

In his 7 June general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on apostolic zeal, speaking about St. Therese of Lisieux.

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