Full Text of Pope Francis' "Urbi et Orbi" Meditation
"It is a time to get our lives back on track with regard to you, Lord, and to others," Pope Francis said in his address ...
Plenary Indulgences and Possible Collective Absolution in Time of Emergency
The Apostolic Penitenciary has announced that "the gift of special Indulgences is granted to the faithful suffering from COVID-19 disease, commonly known as Coronavirus, as ...
“Be reconciled to God!”
"In the sacrament of Penance, the fire of God’s love consumes the ashes of our sin." Homily of Pope Francis in the Basilica of ...
"We need beautiful, true and good stories"
Pope Francis' message for the 54th World Communications Day. "We need stories that reveal who we truly are, also in the untold heroism of everyday ...
"In drawing close to Mary, the Church discovers herself"
Homily of Pope Francis on 1 January 2020 for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God.
What is an "Urbi et Orbi" blessing?
This papal blessing dates back to the time of the Roman Empire. Over the years, it was eventually extended to the entire Catholic population.
Pope Francis Prays for an End to the Pandemic
Pope Francis left the Vatican on Sunday to visit two important pilgrimage sites in Rome to pray for the world in the midst of the ...
Apostolic Exhortation "Querida Amazonia"
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Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation "Querida Amazonia" of Pope Francis, with link to the document in pdf format.
"Welcome Christians of another tradition"
In his general audience during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Pope Francis speaks about the "ecumenical" hospitality Paul encountered in the people of ...
50 Years as a Priest
For the 50th anniversary of his ordination as a priest on 13 December 1969, here is the Letter Pope Francis wrote to priests for the ...
Pope Calls Everyone to Two Special Moments of Prayer
Pope Francis has invited everyone to pray the Lord's Prayer at the same time on Wednesday, March 25, (12 noon Rome time), for an ...
Anniversary of the Pope's Election
Pope Francis was elected on March 13, 2013. He speaks here about the protection Saint Joseph constantly provides in watching over the Church.
"Christ looks upon a wounded humanity into the heart of each person"
Message of Pope Francis for the 28th World Day of the Sick on February 11, feast of Our Lady of Lourdes.
Celebrating "Sunday of the Word of God"
Pope Francis' Apostolic Letter "Aperuit illis," which establishes that "the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time is to be devoted to the celebration, study and dissemination ...
"Marked by the seal of suffering"
In his 11 December general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the Acts of the Apostles, speaking about the persecution Saint Paul underwent.