Vatican Documents
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 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.
FULL TEXT: Pope Francis’ message for World Communications Day 2022
Last year we reflected on the need to “Come and See” in order to discover reality and be able to recount it beginning with experiencing events and meeting people.
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).
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,