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"Heed the silent voice of God over the noise of consumerism"

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'."

From the Church and the Pope

"Lord, teach me to pray"

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."

From the Church and the Pope

Pope's Video Message for World Youth Day

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."

From the Church and the Pope

10 Quotes from Saint Josemaria about Love for the Poor

November 18 is the 2nd World Day of the Poor, convoked by Pope Francis. Here are ten quotes from Saint Josemaria about seeing Christ in the poor and loving and serving them.

Saint Josemaría

"The goods of creation are destined for the whole human race"

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.

From the Church and the Pope

​Guadalupe Ortiz de Landázuri to be Beatified on 18 May 2019

The Holy See has communicated that Pope Francis – accepting the petition made by the Prelate of Opus Dei, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz – has decreed that Guadalupe Ortiz de Landázuri will be beatified in Madrid on Saturday 18 May 2019.

Documentation

"Only in Christ is there love without reserve or changes of mind"

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

From the Church and the Pope

“God is the lover of life”

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

From the Church and the Pope

Synod for Young People: Words from the Pope and the Prelate

Young people raise questions, dreams and concerns about discerning their vocation in light of God's will. With advice from Pope Francis and the Prelate of Opus Dei.

From the Prelate

Free eBook: Pope Francis in the Baltic countries

This book contains the homilies and addresses of Pope Francis in his apostolic journey to the Baltic countries, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia (September 22 to 25, 2018). It is available in PDF, ePub and Mobi format.

Christian Life