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 160th anniversary of the death of the holy Curé of Ars, Saint John Vianney.
"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.
"The enchanting image of the Christmas crèche"
Pope Francis' Apostolic Letter "Admirabile signum" on the Nativity scene, with link to free audio version.
The Pope's Prayer Intention for December
Every child who is marginalized, abused, abandoned, without schooling, or without medical care, is a cry that rises up to God.
Apostolic Journey to Thailand and Japan
Links to all the interventions during Pope Francis' apostolic trip to Thailand and Japan (19 - 26 November).
Dialogue and Reconciliation in the Middle East
Pope Francis' prayer intention for the month of November.
"The Holy Spirit is the protagonist of the Church's mission"
In his October 30 general audience, Pope Francis continued speaking about the Acts of the Apostles, focusing on the text “Come over to Macedonia and help us” (Acts 16:9).
"Seek the Truth in Charity"
The Holy Father continued his catechesis on the Acts of the Apostles, focusing this time on the passage: “God opened a door of faith to the Gentiles” (cf. Acts 14: 27).
"Let us ask to be 'kindly lights' amid the encircling gloom"
Homily of Pope Francis at Canonization Mass for Saints John Henry Newman (1801-1890), Giuseppina Vannini (1859-1911), Mariam Thresia Chiramel Mankidiyan (1876-1926), Dulce Lopes Pontes (1914-1992), Margherita Bays (1815-1879).
Newman, the "Saint of Friendship"
John Henry Newman will be canonized by Pope Francis on October 13, 2019. Interviews with Jack Valero, press coordinator for Newman's canonization, and Melissa Villalobos, who was miraculously cured by the future saint.