Opus Dei

In his 27 December general audience, Pope Francis began a new catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about safeguarding the heart.

In his 20 December general audience, Pope Francis spoke about the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi's living Nativity scene in Greccio.

In his 13 December general audience, Pope Francis concluded his catechetical cycle on apostolic zeal, asking, "Do I take to heart the people I meet, bringing them to Jesus in prayer? Do I want to do something so that the joy of the Gospel, which has transformed my life, may make their lives more beautiful?"

A collection of Pope Francis’ audiences on apostolic zeal and evangelization (2023-2024), downloadable as a free eBook.

In his 6 December general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on apostolic zeal, speaking about the necessity for proclamation to take place in the Holy Spirit. It was the fourth of four audiences summarizing the series.

In his 22 November general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on apostolic zeal, speaking about proclamation as a mission for everyone. It was the second of four audiences summarizing the series.

In his 15 November general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on apostolic zeal, speaking about joy. It was the first of four audiences summarizing the series.

In his 8 November general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on apostolic zeal, speaking about the venerable Servant of God Madeleine Delbrêl.

In last Wednesday's audience, Pope Francis called for a day of fasting, prayer, and penance to ask God for peace in Israel and Palestine.

In his 18 October general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on apostolic zeal, speaking about Saints Cyril and Methodius.