FULL TEXT: Pope Francis’ Christmas Urbi et Orbi blessing 2021
On Christmas Day 2021, Pope Francis delivered his “Urbi et Orbi” address and blessing from the central balcony overlooking St. Peter’s Square.
Pastoral Concerns
FULL TEXT: Pope Francis’ Christmas homily
Below is the full text of Pope Francis” homily for the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord, delivered Dec. 24, 2021 in St. Peter’s Basilica.
Bishop David’s speech at the conferment of his honorary doctorate degree from HAU
Thank you Holy Angel University for counting me in as your alumnus by conferring on me the title Doctor of Humanities, honoris causa.
Homily of Pope Francis during opening Mass for Synod on Synodality
A certain rich man came up to Jesus “as he was setting out on his journey” (Mk 10:17).
Full text: Pope Francis’ homily at closing Mass of IEC in Budapest
At Caesarea Philippi, Jesus asks his disciples: “Who do you say that I am?” (Mk 8:29).
FULL TEXT: Homily of Archbishop Palma during Mass for the 52nd IEC in Budapest
Let me begin by extending to you the greetings of peace and joy from the Philippines, particularly from Cebu,
Pope Francis’ message for the 5th World Day of the Poor
“The poor you will always have with you” (Mk 14:7). Jesus spoke these words at a meal in Bethany, in the home of a certain Simon, known as the leper, a few days before Passover.
Pope Francis’ message for the 1st World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
“I am with you always” (Mt 28:20): this is the promise the Lord made to his disciples before he ascended into heaven.
Full text: Pope Francis’ homily on Pentecost Sunday
“When the Paraclete comes, whom I will send to you from the Father…” (Jn 15:26). With these words, Jesus promises to send his disciples the Holy Spirit, the ultimate gift, the gift of gifts.
Towards an ever wider “we”
In the Encyclical Fratelli Tutti, I expressed a concern and a hope that remain uppermost in my thoughts: “Once this health crisis passes,
FULL TEXT: Cardinal Braz de Aviz’s address at opening of AMRSP virtual convention
May the Easter joy increase with this meeting! Thank you for inviting me to share with you these words on the occasion of 500 years of evangelization in the Philippines.
FULL TEXT: Papal Nuncio’s homily to mark 500th year of first baptism in PH
It is indeed a great joy and an immense privilege for me as your Apostolic Nuncio to be here with all of you today in Cebu to commemorate the First Baptism and the Gifting of the image of the Santo Niño to Queen Juana, which took place 500 years ago today on April 14, 1521.