Vatican Documents
FULL TEXT: Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s spiritual testament
The Vatican on Saturday evening published the Spiritual Testament of Benedict XVI, written on Aug. 29, 2006, one year and four months into his pontificate.
FULL TEXT: Pope Francis’ 2022 Christmas ‘Urbi et Orbi’ message
May the Lord Jesus, born of the Virgin Mary, bring to all of you the love of God, wellspring of confidence and hope, together with the gift of the peace proclaimed by the angels to the shepherds of Bethlehem: “Glory to God in the highest heaven and on earth peace to those whom he favours” (Lk 2:14).
Full text: Pope Francis’ decree regarding Caritas Internationalis
Caritas Internationalis assists the Supreme Pontiff and the Bishops in the exercise of their ministry to the poorest and most in need,
FULL TEXT: Pope Paul VI’s address to first Asian bishops meeting in Manila
Here’s the full text of Pope Paul VI’s address during the first Asian bishops meeting in Manila on Nov. 29, 1970, when the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC) was born. To mark the 50th anniversary of that historic and significant event, more than 200 cardinals and bishops are now gathered in Thailand.
Pope Francis’ message for FABC General Conference in Bangkok
Here’s transcript of Pope Francis’ video message to the General Conference of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences in Bangkok, Thailand:
FULL TEXT: Pope Francis’ homily at Mass with College of Cardinals
The readings of this celebration – taken from the Votive Mass “for the Church” – set before us two instances of wonder:
FULL TEXT: Pope Francis’ message for FABC’s 50th anniversary
Pope Francis meets Thai and FABC member bishops in Bangkok, Thailand on Nov. 22, 2019. VATICAN MEDIA To My Venerable BrotherCardinal Charles Maung BoArchbishop of YangonPresident of the Federation of Asian Bishops' ConferencesAs the Federation of Asian Bishops'...
FULL TEXT: Pope Francis’ message to families at the World Meeting of Families 2022
Pope Francis on Saturday delivered a message to families after a Mass in St. Peter’s Square for the World Meeting of Families 2022.
World Meeting of Families 2022: Full text of Pope Francis’ address at the Festival of Families
I am happy to be here with you, following the disturbing events that you have all recently experienced: first the pandemic and now the war in Europe, to say nothing of the other wars afflicting our human family.
FULL TEXT: Pope Francis’ homily for Palm Sunday 2022
On Calvary, two ways of thinking collided. In the Gospel, the words of the crucified Jesus are in sharp contrast with the words of those who crucified him.
Full text: Pope Francis’ homily at the penance service and and act of consecration to the Immaculate Heart
On March 25 Pope Francis led a celebration of the sacrament of penance and the act of consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary in St. Peter’s Basilica. The following is the full text of the pope’s prepared homily
Full text: Pope Francis’ 2022 Lenten message
Lent is a favourable time for personal and community renewal, as it leads us to the paschal mystery of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.