Vatican Documents
Pope Francis’ Urbi et Orbi address on coronavirus pandemic
“When evening had come” (Mk 4:35). The Gospel passage we have just heard begins like this. For weeks now it has been evening.
Message of Pope Francis for the 28th World Day of the Sick 2020
Jesus’ words, “Come to me, all you who labour and are burdened, and I will give you rest” (Mt 11:28) point to the mysterious path of grace that is revealed to the simple and gives new strength to those who are weary and tired.
Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for the celebration of the 53rd World Day of Peace (1 January 2020)
PEACE AS A JOURNEY OF HOPE: DIALOGUE, RECONCILIATION AND ECOLOGICAL CONVERSION
Pope Francis’ homily at Mass at the National Stadium of Bangkok
Jesus challenged the crowd of his hearers to reflect on something apparently obvious and self-evident: Who are the members of our family, our relatives and loved ones?
Full text: Pope Francis’ homily at Easter Vigil Mass
The women bring spices to the tomb, but they fear that their journey is in vain, since a large stone bars the entrance to the sepulcher.
Message of Pope Francis for Lent 2019
Pope Francis prays during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Oct. 10, 2018. PAUL HARING/CNS Dear Brothers and Sisters Each...
Message of Pope Francis for the 53rd World Communications Day
Ever since the internet first became available, the Church has always sought to promote its use in the service of the encounter between persons, and of solidarity among all.
Good politics is at the service of peace
MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOR THE CELEBRATION OF THE 52nd WORLD DAY OF PEACE
January 1, 2019
Be lifeline of hope for youth alienated from church, pope tells synod
Setting the stage for a monthlong gathering of bishops, Pope Francis urged synod fathers not to be crushed by “prophets of doom,” but to be the signs of hope and joy for which today’s young people yearn.
Silence is Christ’s response to lies, divisiveness, pope says at Mass
Jesus himself showed that the best way to respond to scandal and divisiveness is to stay silent and pray, Pope Francis said Sept. 3 as he resumed his early morning Masses with invited guests.
Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for the 33rd World Youth Day 2018
“Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God” (Lk 1:30)
Message of Pope Francis for the 26th World Day of the Sick 2018
The Church’s service to the sick and those who care for them must continue with renewed vigour, in fidelity to the Lord’s command (cf. Lk 9:2-6; Mt 10:1-8; Mk 6:7-13) and following the eloquent example of her Founder and Master.